CPIA Exam Prep
CPIA EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
According to which regulation requires a member of the IACUC to be a practicing
scientist experienced in research involving animals.
a. AWA
b. PHS Policy
c. HREA
d. U.S. Government Principles - Correct Answer-b. PHS Policy
According to the Animal Welfare Act, what is the minimum number of members
for the IACUC?
a. Five
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four - Correct Answer-c. Three
According to the PHS Policy, what is the minimum number of members for the
IACUC?
a. Five
b. Two
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c. Three
d. Four - Correct Answer-a. Five
What are the required IACUC members according to the Animal Welfare Act?
a. Chair, Veterinarian, Non-Scientist
b. Chair, Veterinarian, Scientist
c. Chair, Veterinarian, Non-Affiliated
d. Veterinarian,Non-Affiliated, Non-Scientist - Correct Answer-c. Chair,
Veterinarian, Non-Affiliated
What are the required IACUC members according to the PHS Policy?
a. Chair, Veterinarian, Non-Scientist, Researcher, Administrator
b. Chair, Veterinarian, Scientist, Non-scientist, Non-affiliated
c. Chair, Veterinarian, Non-Affiliated, CEO, IO
d. Veterinarian,Non-Affiliated, Non-Scientist, CEO, IO - Correct Answer-b. Chair,
Veterinarian, Scientist, Non-scientist, Non-affiliated
A standard or guideline that specifies in detail a method, technology, or technique
for achieving a desired outcome; it does not provide for modification in the event
that acceptable alternative methods are available or unusual circumstances arise.
a. Principles
b. Policies
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-d. Engineering Standard
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A standard or guideline that, while describing a desired outcome, provides
flexibility in achieving this outcome by granting discretion to those responsible for
managing the animal care and use program, the researcher, and the IACUC.
a. Practice Standard
b. Study Design
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-c. Performance Standard
The application of professional judgement by qualified, experienced individuals to
a task or process over time, an approach that has been demonstrated to benefit
or enhance animal care and use.
a. Practice Standard
b. Principles
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-a. Practice Standard
Commonly derived from public agencies or private entities, they are generally
practical statements of collective wisdom, convention, or management direction
that are internal to the entity.
a. Practice Standard
b.Policies
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-b. Policies
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Broader in their scope and intended application, they are accepted generalizations
about a topic that are frequently endorsed by many and diverse organizations.
a. Practice Standard
b. Principles
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-b. Principles
Typically detailed, they are a step-by-step process meant to ensure the consistent
application of institutional practices.
a. Procedures
b. Policies
c. Principles
d. Performance Standards - Correct Answer-a. Procedures
True/False: A quorum is the majority of the voting members of the IACUC (>50%).
- Correct Answer-True
These official IACUC actions require a quorum.
a. Full Commmittee Review and Designated Review
b. Full Committee Review of a research project and suspension of an activity.
c. Designated Member Review and suspension of an activity
d. Facility Inspection and Program Review - Correct Answer-b. Full committee
review of a research project and suspension of an activity.
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CPIA EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
According to which regulation requires a member of the IACUC to be a practicing
scientist experienced in research involving animals.
a. AWA
b. PHS Policy
c. HREA
d. U.S. Government Principles - Correct Answer-b. PHS Policy
According to the Animal Welfare Act, what is the minimum number of members
for the IACUC?
a. Five
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four - Correct Answer-c. Three
According to the PHS Policy, what is the minimum number of members for the
IACUC?
a. Five
b. Two
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c. Three
d. Four - Correct Answer-a. Five
What are the required IACUC members according to the Animal Welfare Act?
a. Chair, Veterinarian, Non-Scientist
b. Chair, Veterinarian, Scientist
c. Chair, Veterinarian, Non-Affiliated
d. Veterinarian,Non-Affiliated, Non-Scientist - Correct Answer-c. Chair,
Veterinarian, Non-Affiliated
What are the required IACUC members according to the PHS Policy?
a. Chair, Veterinarian, Non-Scientist, Researcher, Administrator
b. Chair, Veterinarian, Scientist, Non-scientist, Non-affiliated
c. Chair, Veterinarian, Non-Affiliated, CEO, IO
d. Veterinarian,Non-Affiliated, Non-Scientist, CEO, IO - Correct Answer-b. Chair,
Veterinarian, Scientist, Non-scientist, Non-affiliated
A standard or guideline that specifies in detail a method, technology, or technique
for achieving a desired outcome; it does not provide for modification in the event
that acceptable alternative methods are available or unusual circumstances arise.
a. Principles
b. Policies
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-d. Engineering Standard
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A standard or guideline that, while describing a desired outcome, provides
flexibility in achieving this outcome by granting discretion to those responsible for
managing the animal care and use program, the researcher, and the IACUC.
a. Practice Standard
b. Study Design
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-c. Performance Standard
The application of professional judgement by qualified, experienced individuals to
a task or process over time, an approach that has been demonstrated to benefit
or enhance animal care and use.
a. Practice Standard
b. Principles
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-a. Practice Standard
Commonly derived from public agencies or private entities, they are generally
practical statements of collective wisdom, convention, or management direction
that are internal to the entity.
a. Practice Standard
b.Policies
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-b. Policies
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Broader in their scope and intended application, they are accepted generalizations
about a topic that are frequently endorsed by many and diverse organizations.
a. Practice Standard
b. Principles
c. Performance Standards
d. Engineering Standards - Correct Answer-b. Principles
Typically detailed, they are a step-by-step process meant to ensure the consistent
application of institutional practices.
a. Procedures
b. Policies
c. Principles
d. Performance Standards - Correct Answer-a. Procedures
True/False: A quorum is the majority of the voting members of the IACUC (>50%).
- Correct Answer-True
These official IACUC actions require a quorum.
a. Full Commmittee Review and Designated Review
b. Full Committee Review of a research project and suspension of an activity.
c. Designated Member Review and suspension of an activity
d. Facility Inspection and Program Review - Correct Answer-b. Full committee
review of a research project and suspension of an activity.
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