ALAT Workbook Unit 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following is not a benefit derived from laboratory animal research?
a. vaccines
b. medical technologies
c. improved health and welfare of animals
d. better pest control technologies - CORRECT ANSWER - d (better pest control
technologies)
What are the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which mandate must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to prepare for
certification? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Guide
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and colleagues? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel changed its name to what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
When you earn your ALAT, you will automatically become part of what AALAS program? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The Registry
List the two journals that are published by AALAS. - CORRECT ANSWER - JAALAS,
Comparative Medicine
,How do the laboratory animal and research professionals who are members of AALAS view the
use of animals in research? - CORRECT ANSWER - a privilege
Who coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Laboratory Animal Vet
Who performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental variables? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Laboratory Animal Tech
Who plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Principle Investigator
Who performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes data? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Research Tech
What is the primary source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in
the US? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Guide
What is the federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in research,
training, experimentation, etc? - CORRECT ANSWER - PHS Policy
What are the written instructions approved by management and used to perform a routine
activity? - CORRECT ANSWER - SOPs
What is the document written by the PI and approved by the IACUC that justifies the use of
animals? - CORRECT ANSWER - animal use protocol
What are the regulations developed by FDA and EPA to validate and doucment the processes of
safety testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Good laboratory practices
, According to the animal welfare act, list the three members who must sit on the IACUC. -
CORRECT ANSWER - the chair, veterinarian, non-affiliated member
List 5 components of an animal care and use program for which the guide describes standards -
CORRECT ANSWER - Personal qualifications and training
Occupational health and safety
Veterinary care
Animal environment
Animal procurement and transportation
Surgical and post surgical care
Euthanasia
Alleviation of pain and distress
Which animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the animal welfare act -
CORRECT ANSWER - Guinea pigs
Rabbits
Hamsters
Gerbils
Ferrets
Wild mice
Horses
Goats
Sheep
5 Requirements of the animal welfare act (AWA) in the animal welfare regulations (AWRs) for
covered species - CORRECT ANSWER - Register with the USDA
Appoint an IACUC
Provide training for all animal users
Maintain individual animal records
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following is not a benefit derived from laboratory animal research?
a. vaccines
b. medical technologies
c. improved health and welfare of animals
d. better pest control technologies - CORRECT ANSWER - d (better pest control
technologies)
What are the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which mandate must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to prepare for
certification? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Guide
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and colleagues? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel changed its name to what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
When you earn your ALAT, you will automatically become part of what AALAS program? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The Registry
List the two journals that are published by AALAS. - CORRECT ANSWER - JAALAS,
Comparative Medicine
,How do the laboratory animal and research professionals who are members of AALAS view the
use of animals in research? - CORRECT ANSWER - a privilege
Who coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Laboratory Animal Vet
Who performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental variables? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Laboratory Animal Tech
Who plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Principle Investigator
Who performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes data? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Research Tech
What is the primary source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in
the US? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Guide
What is the federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in research,
training, experimentation, etc? - CORRECT ANSWER - PHS Policy
What are the written instructions approved by management and used to perform a routine
activity? - CORRECT ANSWER - SOPs
What is the document written by the PI and approved by the IACUC that justifies the use of
animals? - CORRECT ANSWER - animal use protocol
What are the regulations developed by FDA and EPA to validate and doucment the processes of
safety testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Good laboratory practices
, According to the animal welfare act, list the three members who must sit on the IACUC. -
CORRECT ANSWER - the chair, veterinarian, non-affiliated member
List 5 components of an animal care and use program for which the guide describes standards -
CORRECT ANSWER - Personal qualifications and training
Occupational health and safety
Veterinary care
Animal environment
Animal procurement and transportation
Surgical and post surgical care
Euthanasia
Alleviation of pain and distress
Which animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the animal welfare act -
CORRECT ANSWER - Guinea pigs
Rabbits
Hamsters
Gerbils
Ferrets
Wild mice
Horses
Goats
Sheep
5 Requirements of the animal welfare act (AWA) in the animal welfare regulations (AWRs) for
covered species - CORRECT ANSWER - Register with the USDA
Appoint an IACUC
Provide training for all animal users
Maintain individual animal records
