ALAT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - public health organizations, research
and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical 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 must read and study to prepare for the
exam - The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? - Animal
Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science
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 are members of AALAS view the use of
animals in research? - As a privilege
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their opinions? -
distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
,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 Animals - Primary source of the standards and
guidelines for laboratory animal care and 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 of members who must sit on the IACUC -
the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
,List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes standards -
personnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet care, 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 research would be covered by the Animal
Welfare Act - Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses, gerbils, goats, sheep
The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare
Regulations if covered species are used. List five requirements - register with the USDA, appoint
IACUC, provide training for animal users, maintain animal records, provide adequate vet care
The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs
principles? - Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized? - AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies - Cell cultures, mathematical
models
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that dogs
have the opportunity for ______ and NHPS have ______ enrichment - exercise; psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act - PHS policy covers all
vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some 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 Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
International - A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - The body that administers and enforces the PHS
policy
Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 would be an example of which of the 3 Rs? -
Reduction
Some institutions may have to comply with PHS Policy but not animal welfare act. What are the
factors that help determine which regulations are relevant to a particular research study - The
species of animals used the funding sources
Purpose of disaster plan - Provides steps for disaster preparedness and response
Purpose of emergency contact list - Identifies whom to call if an emergency occurs
Purpose of disaster drill - Measures the effectiveness of institution-wide emergency systems
Purpose of post-incident discussion - Identifies ways to improve the disaster plan and emergency
procedures
Purpose of security plan - Describes ways to prevent and address security breaches
CORRECT ANSWERS
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - public health organizations, research
and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical 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 must read and study to prepare for the
exam - The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? - Animal
Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science
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 are members of AALAS view the use of
animals in research? - As a privilege
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their opinions? -
distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
,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 Animals - Primary source of the standards and
guidelines for laboratory animal care and 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 of members who must sit on the IACUC -
the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
,List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes standards -
personnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet care, 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 research would be covered by the Animal
Welfare Act - Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses, gerbils, goats, sheep
The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare
Regulations if covered species are used. List five requirements - register with the USDA, appoint
IACUC, provide training for animal users, maintain animal records, provide adequate vet care
The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs
principles? - Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized? - AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies - Cell cultures, mathematical
models
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that dogs
have the opportunity for ______ and NHPS have ______ enrichment - exercise; psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act - PHS policy covers all
vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some 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 Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
International - A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - The body that administers and enforces the PHS
policy
Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 would be an example of which of the 3 Rs? -
Reduction
Some institutions may have to comply with PHS Policy but not animal welfare act. What are the
factors that help determine which regulations are relevant to a particular research study - The
species of animals used the funding sources
Purpose of disaster plan - Provides steps for disaster preparedness and response
Purpose of emergency contact list - Identifies whom to call if an emergency occurs
Purpose of disaster drill - Measures the effectiveness of institution-wide emergency systems
Purpose of post-incident discussion - Identifies ways to improve the disaster plan and emergency
procedures
Purpose of security plan - Describes ways to prevent and address security breaches
