Animal Handling Exams 1 and 2 Latest
2025-2026. Questions & Correct
Verified Answers. Graded A
A 4 ft python should be picked up:
a. After handling dead mice
b. When shedding skin clouds its eyes
c. Only by its tail
d. And then allow it to wrap around your arm for security
e. When it is distracted by a dog in the same room - ANSd. And then allow
it to wrap around your arm for security
A dog in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel should not be removed
from a cage or run without first applying a:
a. Choke collar
b. Slip leash
c. Flat leather collar
d. Chest harness
e. Prong collar - ANSb. Slip leash
A dog will always be difficult to handle it if:
a. has a choke chain used on it
b. is a staffordshire terrier
c. was not gently socialized with a variety o people prior to 3 months of age
d. was neutered prior to 3 months of age
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,e. ever had a muzzle put on it - ANSc. was not gentle socialized with a
variety of people prior to 3 months of age
A dominant aggressive dog is more likely to attack you if:
a. a cold wind is blowing
b. it is a female
c. there are one or more other dogs with it
d. you stand still and command it to "sit"
e. you do not stare at it - ANSc. there are one or more dogs other dogs with
it
A ferret you are holding bites your finger but does not break your skin. You
should:
a. Immediately put the ferret down on a table or the floor and let it go to get
it to release your finger
b. Wait until it releases your finger and then you may release the ferret
c. Grab it by the neck and squeeze until it releases your finger
d. Quickly pull your finger from its mouth before it clamps down harder
e. Always wear leather gloves when handling ferrets - ANSb. Wait until it
releases your finger and then you may release the ferret
A handler who has been exposed to flu and is being to feel ill should not
handle:
a. Mice
b. Rats
c. Guinea pigs
d. Corn snakes
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,e. Ferrets - ANSe. Ferrets
A parrot you are allowing to perch on your hand tries to bite your arm. What
should your reaction be?
a. Yell, to startle it.
b. Grab it with the other hand around its chest and shake it
c. Thump it on its head with the middle finger of your other hand
d. Admonish it quietly in a low voice by saying "no, bad" repeatedly
e. Suddenly drop the hand it is perched on about 6 inches - ANSe.
Suddenly drop the hand it is perched on about 6 inches
All dogs innate behavior is the same unless altered by training. All
aggression, risk of biting, and probability for causing a human or animal
fatality is the result of training.
a. true
b. false - ANSb. false
All institutions that receive federal funding for research must have an
Animal Care and Use Committee consisting of at least one veterinarian,
one non-scientist, and one person not affiliated with the institution.
a. True
b. False - ANSa. True
Although it is useful in appropriate circumstances, which form of restraint
should be the last choice for dogs.
a. Standing
b. Sitting
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, c. Sternal recumbency
d. Lateral recumbency - ANSd. Lateral recumbency
Although useful in a small number of situations, which is the least desirable
means of restraining the majority of aggressive cats:
a. Cat bag
b. Towel
c. Tongs
d. Squeeze cage
e. Capture net - ANSc. Tongs
An animal escapes your care and a neighbor who is fearful of the animal
breaks her arm running from it. Although the animal never touched the
neighbor and no criminal law was violated, you are liable for the injury
a. true
b. false
c. depends on the state you live in
d. depends on how the animal escaped
e. depends on it the injury costs more than 1,000 in medical fees - ANSa.
true
Animal handlers should get a tetanus vaccination booster:
a. Tetanus vaccinations are permanent, no booster is needed.
b. Every 10 years
c. Only after puncture wounds
d. Tetanus has nothing to do with handling animals
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2025-2026. Questions & Correct
Verified Answers. Graded A
A 4 ft python should be picked up:
a. After handling dead mice
b. When shedding skin clouds its eyes
c. Only by its tail
d. And then allow it to wrap around your arm for security
e. When it is distracted by a dog in the same room - ANSd. And then allow
it to wrap around your arm for security
A dog in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel should not be removed
from a cage or run without first applying a:
a. Choke collar
b. Slip leash
c. Flat leather collar
d. Chest harness
e. Prong collar - ANSb. Slip leash
A dog will always be difficult to handle it if:
a. has a choke chain used on it
b. is a staffordshire terrier
c. was not gently socialized with a variety o people prior to 3 months of age
d. was neutered prior to 3 months of age
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,e. ever had a muzzle put on it - ANSc. was not gentle socialized with a
variety of people prior to 3 months of age
A dominant aggressive dog is more likely to attack you if:
a. a cold wind is blowing
b. it is a female
c. there are one or more other dogs with it
d. you stand still and command it to "sit"
e. you do not stare at it - ANSc. there are one or more dogs other dogs with
it
A ferret you are holding bites your finger but does not break your skin. You
should:
a. Immediately put the ferret down on a table or the floor and let it go to get
it to release your finger
b. Wait until it releases your finger and then you may release the ferret
c. Grab it by the neck and squeeze until it releases your finger
d. Quickly pull your finger from its mouth before it clamps down harder
e. Always wear leather gloves when handling ferrets - ANSb. Wait until it
releases your finger and then you may release the ferret
A handler who has been exposed to flu and is being to feel ill should not
handle:
a. Mice
b. Rats
c. Guinea pigs
d. Corn snakes
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,e. Ferrets - ANSe. Ferrets
A parrot you are allowing to perch on your hand tries to bite your arm. What
should your reaction be?
a. Yell, to startle it.
b. Grab it with the other hand around its chest and shake it
c. Thump it on its head with the middle finger of your other hand
d. Admonish it quietly in a low voice by saying "no, bad" repeatedly
e. Suddenly drop the hand it is perched on about 6 inches - ANSe.
Suddenly drop the hand it is perched on about 6 inches
All dogs innate behavior is the same unless altered by training. All
aggression, risk of biting, and probability for causing a human or animal
fatality is the result of training.
a. true
b. false - ANSb. false
All institutions that receive federal funding for research must have an
Animal Care and Use Committee consisting of at least one veterinarian,
one non-scientist, and one person not affiliated with the institution.
a. True
b. False - ANSa. True
Although it is useful in appropriate circumstances, which form of restraint
should be the last choice for dogs.
a. Standing
b. Sitting
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, c. Sternal recumbency
d. Lateral recumbency - ANSd. Lateral recumbency
Although useful in a small number of situations, which is the least desirable
means of restraining the majority of aggressive cats:
a. Cat bag
b. Towel
c. Tongs
d. Squeeze cage
e. Capture net - ANSc. Tongs
An animal escapes your care and a neighbor who is fearful of the animal
breaks her arm running from it. Although the animal never touched the
neighbor and no criminal law was violated, you are liable for the injury
a. true
b. false
c. depends on the state you live in
d. depends on how the animal escaped
e. depends on it the injury costs more than 1,000 in medical fees - ANSa.
true
Animal handlers should get a tetanus vaccination booster:
a. Tetanus vaccinations are permanent, no booster is needed.
b. Every 10 years
c. Only after puncture wounds
d. Tetanus has nothing to do with handling animals
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