ALAT EXAM 2025/2026 EXAM / ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | GET IT RIGHT!! GRADED A+ /2025 BRAND NEW
EXAM!!
What two features of a cage dumping station help protect the
technician during
cage changing - ANSWER-the air circulating fan and
HEPA filter
What chemicals are often added to animals' drinking water to
reduce bacterial
contamination - ANSWER-Acid and
chlorine
What is the primary reason that dirty cages and other soiled
equipment should be taken to the cage wash area for cleaning
instead of being hand cleaned in the animal room - ANSWER-
Airborne dust and microorganisms can contaminate the animal
room environment
,To prevent animals from becoming dehydrated or even dying,
what should the
tech always do after cage racks with auto water are moved
or changed -
ANSWER-Reconnect the
water line
What type of cage washer is best used for cleaning larger
pieces of equipment
such as bulk carts and cage racks - ANSWER-
rack washer
What is superheated steam - ANSWER-steam that is able to be
heated above
its normal temp of 212 F because it is maintained at a
higher pressure
What type of microisolation cage is not mechanically
ventilated? How is this
type of cage ventilated? - ANSWER-static microisolation
cages. A filtered lid
allows passive air exchange into and out
of the cage
,Why is feed offered in more than one location for group-
house animals -
ANSWER-because dominant animals may
hoard feed
List two special requirements for cat housing - ANSWER-raised
resting surface
and clean fresh litter
pans
List two species most commonly found in aquatic cages
in a lab setting -
ANSWER-Xenopus laevis (african
clawed frog)
zebrafish
List four types of plastic used to manufacture small animal
caging systems -
ANSWER-polystyrene, polypropylene, polycarbonate,
polyethylene,
polyphenylsulfone,
polysulfone
What are five parameters that determine the necessary
size of a primary
, enclosure - ANSWER-experimental requirements,
animal's body weight,
animal's vertical height or length, animal's exercise
requirements, animal's
enrichment
needs
Metabolism cages are most commonly used with which of the
following types of
lab animals - ANSWER-
rodents
what are 2 types of research studies that use biocontainment
caging systems
for the animals - ANSWER-infectious disease
studies, tox studies
Squeeze cages are used for what species - ANSWER-NHP
What type of caging is the term "jump box" used to describe -
ANSWER-transfer
cage
List three reasons animal rooms must be properly ventilated –
ANSWER-prevent accumulation of waste gases, maintain
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | GET IT RIGHT!! GRADED A+ /2025 BRAND NEW
EXAM!!
What two features of a cage dumping station help protect the
technician during
cage changing - ANSWER-the air circulating fan and
HEPA filter
What chemicals are often added to animals' drinking water to
reduce bacterial
contamination - ANSWER-Acid and
chlorine
What is the primary reason that dirty cages and other soiled
equipment should be taken to the cage wash area for cleaning
instead of being hand cleaned in the animal room - ANSWER-
Airborne dust and microorganisms can contaminate the animal
room environment
,To prevent animals from becoming dehydrated or even dying,
what should the
tech always do after cage racks with auto water are moved
or changed -
ANSWER-Reconnect the
water line
What type of cage washer is best used for cleaning larger
pieces of equipment
such as bulk carts and cage racks - ANSWER-
rack washer
What is superheated steam - ANSWER-steam that is able to be
heated above
its normal temp of 212 F because it is maintained at a
higher pressure
What type of microisolation cage is not mechanically
ventilated? How is this
type of cage ventilated? - ANSWER-static microisolation
cages. A filtered lid
allows passive air exchange into and out
of the cage
,Why is feed offered in more than one location for group-
house animals -
ANSWER-because dominant animals may
hoard feed
List two special requirements for cat housing - ANSWER-raised
resting surface
and clean fresh litter
pans
List two species most commonly found in aquatic cages
in a lab setting -
ANSWER-Xenopus laevis (african
clawed frog)
zebrafish
List four types of plastic used to manufacture small animal
caging systems -
ANSWER-polystyrene, polypropylene, polycarbonate,
polyethylene,
polyphenylsulfone,
polysulfone
What are five parameters that determine the necessary
size of a primary
, enclosure - ANSWER-experimental requirements,
animal's body weight,
animal's vertical height or length, animal's exercise
requirements, animal's
enrichment
needs
Metabolism cages are most commonly used with which of the
following types of
lab animals - ANSWER-
rodents
what are 2 types of research studies that use biocontainment
caging systems
for the animals - ANSWER-infectious disease
studies, tox studies
Squeeze cages are used for what species - ANSWER-NHP
What type of caging is the term "jump box" used to describe -
ANSWER-transfer
cage
List three reasons animal rooms must be properly ventilated –
ANSWER-prevent accumulation of waste gases, maintain
