ASSISTANT LABORATORY ANIMAL
TECHNICIAN (ALAT) LATEST EXAM 2026
WITH 370 QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS | ALAT ACTUAL EXAM 2026
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the
Institutional Official send to OLAW about the institution's animal care and use
program?
Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance Statement or PHS Assurance
Name the "3Rs" Principles of Russell and Burch.
Replacement, refinement, and reduction
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress
or pain to an animal is minimized?
Refinement
,True or False: The US Government Principles apply to all vertebrate spp. and
all federally funded studies.
True
What is the best defense against groups opposed to animal research?
Compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations
_____ are used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency
system.
Periodic disaster drills
Name three ways to prevent a security breach.
Background checks, ID badges, electronic access, check/escort visitors, security
cameras, ban personal cameras/recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident?
To protect human life, including your own
True or False: Facilities using dogs and cats are at lower risk of vandalism than
rodent facilities.
False. They are at a higher risk than those housing only rodents
,Name the 3 key factors for personal protection from radiation.
1. Shielding
2. Time
3. Distance
Gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of _____.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye?
Goggles or safety glasses with side shields
Why should animal facility personnel wear uniforms (scrubs) instead of regular
clothing?
To protect themselves and the environment from exposure to microbes,
allergens and toxic substances
Ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the noise level
measures at or above _____.
85 decibels
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty
since what time period?
the late 1940's
, In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization?
Animal Care Panel (now American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____
_____.
Principal Investigator
When discussing interpersonal problems, it is important to separate the _____
form the _____.
behavior, person
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to
prepare for the ALAT certification exam?
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency?
USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for
submission to the FDA?
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
TECHNICIAN (ALAT) LATEST EXAM 2026
WITH 370 QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS | ALAT ACTUAL EXAM 2026
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the
Institutional Official send to OLAW about the institution's animal care and use
program?
Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance Statement or PHS Assurance
Name the "3Rs" Principles of Russell and Burch.
Replacement, refinement, and reduction
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress
or pain to an animal is minimized?
Refinement
,True or False: The US Government Principles apply to all vertebrate spp. and
all federally funded studies.
True
What is the best defense against groups opposed to animal research?
Compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations
_____ are used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency
system.
Periodic disaster drills
Name three ways to prevent a security breach.
Background checks, ID badges, electronic access, check/escort visitors, security
cameras, ban personal cameras/recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident?
To protect human life, including your own
True or False: Facilities using dogs and cats are at lower risk of vandalism than
rodent facilities.
False. They are at a higher risk than those housing only rodents
,Name the 3 key factors for personal protection from radiation.
1. Shielding
2. Time
3. Distance
Gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of _____.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye?
Goggles or safety glasses with side shields
Why should animal facility personnel wear uniforms (scrubs) instead of regular
clothing?
To protect themselves and the environment from exposure to microbes,
allergens and toxic substances
Ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the noise level
measures at or above _____.
85 decibels
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty
since what time period?
the late 1940's
, In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization?
Animal Care Panel (now American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____
_____.
Principal Investigator
When discussing interpersonal problems, it is important to separate the _____
form the _____.
behavior, person
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to
prepare for the ALAT certification exam?
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency?
USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for
submission to the FDA?
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
