AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
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Question>> 1
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and provide for their
needs?
a. American College for Laboratory Animals
b. Animal Care Panel
c. Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
d. American Veterinary Medical Association
Correct Answer
b. Animal Care Panel
Question>> 1
True or False: The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal Welfare Act.
Correct Answer
False. The Animal Welfare Act Regulations describe rules a facility must follow to comply with the AWA
Question>> 2
True/False- Wild mice are not covered under the Animal Welfare Act
Correct Answer
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,False
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,Question>> 3
Floors and walls of indoor housing facilities and surfaces that come into contact with animals must be impervious to
.
Correct Answer
moisture
Question>> 4
If a dog is housed individually with no contact with other dogs, how often must positive physical contact with
humans be provided?
Correct Answer
At least daily
Question>> 5
When calculating floor space for dogs, the length of the dog is from the tip of its nose to the of its tail plus 6
inches.
Correct Answer
base
Question>> 6
True/False: Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act.
Correct Answer
True
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, Question>> 7
What governmental agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act?
Correct Answer
USDA
Question>> 8
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called .
Correct Answer
Principle Investigator
Question>> 9
What document must be submitted to the USDA every year by an animal facility with USDA covered species?
Correct Answer
An annual report
Question>> 10
Does the IACUC have the ability to suspend research activities?
Correct Answer
Yes
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Certification Exam Questions and Answers Latest
Version Top Rated
Question>> 1
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and provide for their
needs?
a. American College for Laboratory Animals
b. Animal Care Panel
c. Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
d. American Veterinary Medical Association
Correct Answer
b. Animal Care Panel
Question>> 1
True or False: The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal Welfare Act.
Correct Answer
False. The Animal Welfare Act Regulations describe rules a facility must follow to comply with the AWA
Question>> 2
True/False- Wild mice are not covered under the Animal Welfare Act
Correct Answer
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,False
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,Question>> 3
Floors and walls of indoor housing facilities and surfaces that come into contact with animals must be impervious to
.
Correct Answer
moisture
Question>> 4
If a dog is housed individually with no contact with other dogs, how often must positive physical contact with
humans be provided?
Correct Answer
At least daily
Question>> 5
When calculating floor space for dogs, the length of the dog is from the tip of its nose to the of its tail plus 6
inches.
Correct Answer
base
Question>> 6
True/False: Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act.
Correct Answer
True
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, Question>> 7
What governmental agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act?
Correct Answer
USDA
Question>> 8
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called .
Correct Answer
Principle Investigator
Question>> 9
What document must be submitted to the USDA every year by an animal facility with USDA covered species?
Correct Answer
An annual report
Question>> 10
Does the IACUC have the ability to suspend research activities?
Correct Answer
Yes
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