AALAS exam: Chapter 1 questions with correct answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit derived from laboratory animal research? a. vaccines for infectious human diseases b. medical technologies like pacemakers c. improved health and welfare of animals d. better pest control technologies - Answer d. better pest control technologies List the three levels of AALAS technician certification - Answer 1. assistant laboratory animal technician (ALAT) 2. Laboratory animal technician (LAT) 3. Laboratory animal technologist (LATG) Which mandate or document must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to prepare for the ALAT technician certification examination? a. occupational health and safety in the care and use of laboratory animals b. PHS policy c. AVMA guidelines for the euthanasia of animals and the animal welfare act d. guide for the care and use of laboratory animals - Answer d. guide for the care and use of laboratory animals what organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? - Answer Animal care panel (ACP) In 1967, the animal care panel changed its name to this - Answer American association for laboratory animal science (AALA