CPIA FINAL EXAM (2026-2027) 500+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Which of the following statements about OLAW's guidance on the use of carbon
dioxide as a euthanasia agent is false?
A. Carbon dioxide must be supplied only from compressed gas cylinders.
B. Chambers should be pre-filled to lessen animal anxiety when placed inside.
C. Death must be verified before disposal of the carcass.
D. Unintended recovery of animals after CO2 euthanasia must be reported to
OLAW.
A. Carbon dioxide must be supplied only from compressed gas cylinders.
Which of the following statements about IACUC suspensions of animal activities
is false?
A. USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow the chairperson
or another IACUC member to suspend an animal activity on behalf of the IACUC.
B. Once the IACUC suspends an activity, it must report the suspension to the IO,
who must report it to regulatory agencies.
C. A majority of a quorum must vote at a convened meeting to suspend an activity.
D. An institutional official can suspend an activity without agreement by the
IACUC.
A. USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow the chairperson
or another IACUC member to suspend an animal activity on behalf of the IACUC.
,When reporting an IACUC suspension of an animal activity, the IACUC should:
A. Limit disclosure of the facts to the absolute minimum necessary to prevent
institutional embarrassment.
B. Report the suspension as soon as possible to the regulatory authorities.
C. Notify regulatory authorities no later than one year after the suspension.
D. Notify regulatory authorities no earlier than 3 months after a suspension to
ensure that a complete investigation has occurred.
B. Report the suspension as soon as possible to the regulatory authorities.
Which of the following statements regarding the process of polling IACUC
members via email is true?
A. Polling via email can be used to achieve a quorum if the IACUC does not have
a quorum during a convened meeting.
B. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC suspension of an animal activity
out of compliance.
C. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC approval of a protocol during a
convened meeting.
D. Polling via email can be used to allow the IACUC members to call for full
committee review when using the designated reviewer system.
D. Polling via email can be used to allow the IACUC members to call for full
committee review when using the designated reviewer system.
Which of the following statements about the use of "alternate" IACUC members is
false?
A. Alternates should receive IACUC training or orientation like regular IACUC
members.
,B. Alternate members must be designated in advance and not simply as a matter of
convenience on short notice.
C. Alternate members may vote on an issue even when the regular member is
present and votes on the same issue.
D. Alternate members would be expected to vote their conscience rather than
simply representing the views of the regular member.
C. Alternate members may vote on an issue even when the regular member is
present and votes on the same issue.
Which of these IACUC protocol review outcomes are recognized in the USDA
Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy?
A. Approve, conditional approval, and approval pending modifications.
B. Approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), and deferred approval.
C. Approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), and withhold approval.
D. Approve, disapprove, and probationary approval.
C. Approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), and withhold approval
Although opinions vary about the level of detail needed in IACUC minutes, a
typical standard is that IACUC minutes:
A. Should provide as little information as possible to prevent outside observers
from understanding how the IACUC operates.
B. Should allow an outside observer to verify that deliberations occurred, and
understand the outcomes of those deliberations.
C. Must be no longer than three pages to satisfy federal paperwork reduction
regulations.
D. Must include an actual transcript of all conversations that occurred at the
meeting, as a minimum.
, B. Should allow an outside observer to verify that deliberations occurred, and
understand the outcomes of those deliberations.
When conducting the facilities inspection portion of the semi-annual evaluation in
compliance with both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy,
the IACUC must include:
A. All areas housing animals for more than 24 hours, and laboratories where
animal procedures are performed with the exception of laboratories performing
only non-survival surgical procedures.
B. All areas housing animals for more than 12 hours, and all investigator
laboratory and study areas where animal procedures are performed.
C. All areas housing animals for more than 24 hours, and all investigator
laboratory and study areas where animal procedures are performed.
D. All areas housing animals for more than 12 hours, and laboratories where
animal procedures are performed with the exception of laboratories performing
only non-survival surgical procedures.
D. All areas housing animals for more than 12 hours, and laboratories where
animal procedures are performed with the exception of laboratories performing
only non-survival surgical procedures.
To comply with the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations, what is the proper
IACUC course of action to follow if a significant deficiency is not corrected
according to the plan set forth in the IACUC semi-annual evaluation report?
A. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 6 months.
B. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 3 months.
C. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 30 business days.
D. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 15 business days.
D. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 15 business days.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Which of the following statements about OLAW's guidance on the use of carbon
dioxide as a euthanasia agent is false?
A. Carbon dioxide must be supplied only from compressed gas cylinders.
B. Chambers should be pre-filled to lessen animal anxiety when placed inside.
C. Death must be verified before disposal of the carcass.
D. Unintended recovery of animals after CO2 euthanasia must be reported to
OLAW.
A. Carbon dioxide must be supplied only from compressed gas cylinders.
Which of the following statements about IACUC suspensions of animal activities
is false?
A. USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow the chairperson
or another IACUC member to suspend an animal activity on behalf of the IACUC.
B. Once the IACUC suspends an activity, it must report the suspension to the IO,
who must report it to regulatory agencies.
C. A majority of a quorum must vote at a convened meeting to suspend an activity.
D. An institutional official can suspend an activity without agreement by the
IACUC.
A. USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow the chairperson
or another IACUC member to suspend an animal activity on behalf of the IACUC.
,When reporting an IACUC suspension of an animal activity, the IACUC should:
A. Limit disclosure of the facts to the absolute minimum necessary to prevent
institutional embarrassment.
B. Report the suspension as soon as possible to the regulatory authorities.
C. Notify regulatory authorities no later than one year after the suspension.
D. Notify regulatory authorities no earlier than 3 months after a suspension to
ensure that a complete investigation has occurred.
B. Report the suspension as soon as possible to the regulatory authorities.
Which of the following statements regarding the process of polling IACUC
members via email is true?
A. Polling via email can be used to achieve a quorum if the IACUC does not have
a quorum during a convened meeting.
B. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC suspension of an animal activity
out of compliance.
C. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC approval of a protocol during a
convened meeting.
D. Polling via email can be used to allow the IACUC members to call for full
committee review when using the designated reviewer system.
D. Polling via email can be used to allow the IACUC members to call for full
committee review when using the designated reviewer system.
Which of the following statements about the use of "alternate" IACUC members is
false?
A. Alternates should receive IACUC training or orientation like regular IACUC
members.
,B. Alternate members must be designated in advance and not simply as a matter of
convenience on short notice.
C. Alternate members may vote on an issue even when the regular member is
present and votes on the same issue.
D. Alternate members would be expected to vote their conscience rather than
simply representing the views of the regular member.
C. Alternate members may vote on an issue even when the regular member is
present and votes on the same issue.
Which of these IACUC protocol review outcomes are recognized in the USDA
Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy?
A. Approve, conditional approval, and approval pending modifications.
B. Approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), and deferred approval.
C. Approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), and withhold approval.
D. Approve, disapprove, and probationary approval.
C. Approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), and withhold approval
Although opinions vary about the level of detail needed in IACUC minutes, a
typical standard is that IACUC minutes:
A. Should provide as little information as possible to prevent outside observers
from understanding how the IACUC operates.
B. Should allow an outside observer to verify that deliberations occurred, and
understand the outcomes of those deliberations.
C. Must be no longer than three pages to satisfy federal paperwork reduction
regulations.
D. Must include an actual transcript of all conversations that occurred at the
meeting, as a minimum.
, B. Should allow an outside observer to verify that deliberations occurred, and
understand the outcomes of those deliberations.
When conducting the facilities inspection portion of the semi-annual evaluation in
compliance with both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy,
the IACUC must include:
A. All areas housing animals for more than 24 hours, and laboratories where
animal procedures are performed with the exception of laboratories performing
only non-survival surgical procedures.
B. All areas housing animals for more than 12 hours, and all investigator
laboratory and study areas where animal procedures are performed.
C. All areas housing animals for more than 24 hours, and all investigator
laboratory and study areas where animal procedures are performed.
D. All areas housing animals for more than 12 hours, and laboratories where
animal procedures are performed with the exception of laboratories performing
only non-survival surgical procedures.
D. All areas housing animals for more than 12 hours, and laboratories where
animal procedures are performed with the exception of laboratories performing
only non-survival surgical procedures.
To comply with the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations, what is the proper
IACUC course of action to follow if a significant deficiency is not corrected
according to the plan set forth in the IACUC semi-annual evaluation report?
A. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 6 months.
B. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 3 months.
C. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 30 business days.
D. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 15 business days.
D. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 15 business days.
