ALAT Unit 1- Introduction to Laboratory
Animal Care UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
List 3 benefits derived from laboratory animal research. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Vaccines for infectious human diseases
2.Medical technologies like pacemakers
3.Improved health and welfare of animals
List the 3 levels of AALAS Technician Certification. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. ALAT-
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
2. LAT- Laboratory Animal Technician
3. LATG- Laboratory Animal Technologist
Which mandate or document must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to
prepare for the ALAT technician certification exam? - CORRECT ANSWER - Guide for
the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? -
CORRECT ANSWER - ACP- Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this. - CORRECT ANSWER -
AALAS- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
When you earn your ALAT credential, you will automatically become part of this AALAS
Technician Certification program. - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician Certification
Registry
List the two journals that are published by AALAS. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Comparative Medicine
, 2. JAALAS- Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
How do the laboratory animal and research professionals who are members of AALAS view the
use of animals in research? - CORRECT ANSWER - As a privilege
What are three ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pamphlets, Protests, and threats of violence
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Routine
husbandry (feeding, watering, bedding)
2. Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
3. Observe and report changes in temperature, air, light, etc.
4. Handle, restrain, and determine sex of animals
5. Engage in accurate record keeping
What does the acronym RALAT mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - Registered Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician
Who coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Laboratory Animal Veterinarian
Who performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental variables? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Laboratory Animal Technician
Who plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Principal Investigator
Who performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes data? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Research Technician
Animal Care UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
List 3 benefits derived from laboratory animal research. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Vaccines for infectious human diseases
2.Medical technologies like pacemakers
3.Improved health and welfare of animals
List the 3 levels of AALAS Technician Certification. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. ALAT-
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
2. LAT- Laboratory Animal Technician
3. LATG- Laboratory Animal Technologist
Which mandate or document must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to
prepare for the ALAT technician certification exam? - CORRECT ANSWER - Guide for
the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? -
CORRECT ANSWER - ACP- Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this. - CORRECT ANSWER -
AALAS- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
When you earn your ALAT credential, you will automatically become part of this AALAS
Technician Certification program. - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician Certification
Registry
List the two journals that are published by AALAS. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Comparative Medicine
, 2. JAALAS- Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
How do the laboratory animal and research professionals who are members of AALAS view the
use of animals in research? - CORRECT ANSWER - As a privilege
What are three ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pamphlets, Protests, and threats of violence
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Routine
husbandry (feeding, watering, bedding)
2. Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
3. Observe and report changes in temperature, air, light, etc.
4. Handle, restrain, and determine sex of animals
5. Engage in accurate record keeping
What does the acronym RALAT mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - Registered Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician
Who coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Laboratory Animal Veterinarian
Who performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental variables? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Laboratory Animal Technician
Who plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Principal Investigator
Who performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes data? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Research Technician
