ALAT EXAM
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,Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical
work and biological product companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician,
Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
must read and study to prepare for the exam
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Animal Care Panel
Brewer and other veterinarians?
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
to this
List the two journals that are published by AALAS JAALAS ( Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
Comparative Medicine
How do laboratory animal and research professional who As a privilege
are members of AALAS view the use of animals in
research?
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
animals in research express their opinions?
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs cage cleaning, feed and watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record
maintenance, room sanitation, public area maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol
Role of Research Tech Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes the data
Role of Lab Animal Vet Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use
Role of Lab Animal Tech Performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Primary source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and
Animals use in the US
Purpose of Animal use protocol A document written by the PI and approved by that IACUC that describes and
justifies the use of animals for a project
Purpose of PHS policy Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in
research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related
purposes
, Purpose of good laboratory practices Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA to validate and document the
process of safety testing
Purpose of standard operating procedure Written instructions approved by management and used to perform a routine
activity
According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
of members who must sit on the IACUC
List five components of an animal care and use program personnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet care,
for which the Guide describes standards animal environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical and post
surgical care alleviation of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design
and construction
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses, gerbils, goats, sheep
research would be covered by the Animal Welfare Act
The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal register with the USDA, appoint IACUC, provide training for animal users,
Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare Regulations if maintain animal records, provide adequate vet care
covered species are used. List five requirements
The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical Refinement
animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs principles?
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
must institutions comply with when animals are
euthanized?
List two common alternatives to using animals for Cell cultures, mathematical models
research studies
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare exercise; psychological
requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that dogs
have the opportunity for ______ and NHPS have ______
enrichment
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the PHS policy covers all vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some
Animal Welfare act administrative differences in its IACUC requirements, PHS policy requires an Occ
Health and Safety program
Function of the IACUC An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal care and use
program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit An institution unit that ensures compliance with the GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service The body that administers and enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research programs
Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare The body that administers and enforces the PHS policy
** Expert-Verified Explanation
** Questions with Verified Answer
** New Edition | 2026-2027 Updated
** 100% Guaranteed Pass
** 100% Correct Answers | Graded A+
,Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical
work and biological product companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician,
Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
must read and study to prepare for the exam
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Animal Care Panel
Brewer and other veterinarians?
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
to this
List the two journals that are published by AALAS JAALAS ( Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
Comparative Medicine
How do laboratory animal and research professional who As a privilege
are members of AALAS view the use of animals in
research?
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
animals in research express their opinions?
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs cage cleaning, feed and watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record
maintenance, room sanitation, public area maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol
Role of Research Tech Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes the data
Role of Lab Animal Vet Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use
Role of Lab Animal Tech Performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Primary source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and
Animals use in the US
Purpose of Animal use protocol A document written by the PI and approved by that IACUC that describes and
justifies the use of animals for a project
Purpose of PHS policy Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in
research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related
purposes
, Purpose of good laboratory practices Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA to validate and document the
process of safety testing
Purpose of standard operating procedure Written instructions approved by management and used to perform a routine
activity
According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
of members who must sit on the IACUC
List five components of an animal care and use program personnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet care,
for which the Guide describes standards animal environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical and post
surgical care alleviation of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design
and construction
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses, gerbils, goats, sheep
research would be covered by the Animal Welfare Act
The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal register with the USDA, appoint IACUC, provide training for animal users,
Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare Regulations if maintain animal records, provide adequate vet care
covered species are used. List five requirements
The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical Refinement
animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs principles?
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
must institutions comply with when animals are
euthanized?
List two common alternatives to using animals for Cell cultures, mathematical models
research studies
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare exercise; psychological
requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that dogs
have the opportunity for ______ and NHPS have ______
enrichment
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the PHS policy covers all vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some
Animal Welfare act administrative differences in its IACUC requirements, PHS policy requires an Occ
Health and Safety program
Function of the IACUC An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal care and use
program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit An institution unit that ensures compliance with the GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service The body that administers and enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research programs
Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare The body that administers and enforces the PHS policy
