Laboratory Animal Technician
Certification
Exam Set Questions With Reviewed
Correct Detailed Answers
New Update!!
1. IACUCs are required by ... - ANSWER Federal law
2. Training research staff... - ANSWER is NOT a duty of IACUC.
3. List 6 types of information included in the typical animal use protocol. -
ANSWER Rationale and purpose for using animals; justification for the
species and number of animals requested; review of the
availability/appropriateness of animal alternatives; evidence of
consideration of alternatives to procedures that may cause more than
momentary pain/distress; confirmation that the study does not
unnecessarily duplicate other experiments
4. Per the Animal Welfare Regulations, how long is a protocol using USDA-
covered species approved for? - ANSWER One year
5. Which entity reviews animal use protocols to ensure compliance with all
relevant laws, regulations, and institutional policies on animal welfare? -
ANSWER IACUC
, 6. What does the IACUC have the authority to do? - ANSWER Stop a
previously approved animal use protocol.
7. How often does the Animal Welfare Regulations require the IACUC to
monitor the care and use program through reviews of the program and the
routine inspections of the animal facilities? - ANSWER At least every 6
months
8. What 3 entities require that the IACUC ensures the institution and its
personnel comply with all relevant mandates for animal welfare, thus
enforcing self-regulation? - ANSWER USDA, OLAW, AAALAC
9. The IACUC must have approval of the institutional official to suspend a
study involving the use of animals. T or F - ANSWER False, IACUC has
the authority to suspend any animal-related activity including an entire
protocol.
10. List 3 activities that are performed during post-approval monitoring. -
ANSWER Observe procedures, review animal health records, inspect
animal use areas, observe animals on study
11. What information does an institution provide to AAALAC International to
describe its research programs and facilities? - ANSWER Animal care
and use policies and responsibilities; IACUC activities and administration;
animal environment, housing, and management; veterinary medical care;
physical plant information
Certification
Exam Set Questions With Reviewed
Correct Detailed Answers
New Update!!
1. IACUCs are required by ... - ANSWER Federal law
2. Training research staff... - ANSWER is NOT a duty of IACUC.
3. List 6 types of information included in the typical animal use protocol. -
ANSWER Rationale and purpose for using animals; justification for the
species and number of animals requested; review of the
availability/appropriateness of animal alternatives; evidence of
consideration of alternatives to procedures that may cause more than
momentary pain/distress; confirmation that the study does not
unnecessarily duplicate other experiments
4. Per the Animal Welfare Regulations, how long is a protocol using USDA-
covered species approved for? - ANSWER One year
5. Which entity reviews animal use protocols to ensure compliance with all
relevant laws, regulations, and institutional policies on animal welfare? -
ANSWER IACUC
, 6. What does the IACUC have the authority to do? - ANSWER Stop a
previously approved animal use protocol.
7. How often does the Animal Welfare Regulations require the IACUC to
monitor the care and use program through reviews of the program and the
routine inspections of the animal facilities? - ANSWER At least every 6
months
8. What 3 entities require that the IACUC ensures the institution and its
personnel comply with all relevant mandates for animal welfare, thus
enforcing self-regulation? - ANSWER USDA, OLAW, AAALAC
9. The IACUC must have approval of the institutional official to suspend a
study involving the use of animals. T or F - ANSWER False, IACUC has
the authority to suspend any animal-related activity including an entire
protocol.
10. List 3 activities that are performed during post-approval monitoring. -
ANSWER Observe procedures, review animal health records, inspect
animal use areas, observe animals on study
11. What information does an institution provide to AAALAC International to
describe its research programs and facilities? - ANSWER Animal care
and use policies and responsibilities; IACUC activities and administration;
animal environment, housing, and management; veterinary medical care;
physical plant information
