ALAT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - ANS public health
organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product
companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - ANS Assistant Laboratory Animal
Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the
exam - ANS The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? -
ANS Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - ANS American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science
List the two journals that are published by AALAS - ANS JAALAS ( Journal of the American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the use
of animals in research? - ANS As a privilege
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,What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions? - ANS distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs - ANS cage cleaning, feed and watering,
environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public area
maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI - ANS Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the
protocol
Role of Research Tech - ANS Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes
the data
Role of Lab Animal Vet - ANS Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper
animal use
Role of Lab Animal Tech - ANS Performs many animal care functions and monitors
environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals - ANS Primary source of the
standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
Purpose of Animal use protocol - ANS A document written by the PI and approved by that
IACUC that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
Purpose of PHS policy - ANS Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or
intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for
related purposes
Purpose of good laboratory practices - ANS Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA to
validate and document the process of safety testing
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,Purpose of standard operating procedure - ANS Written instructions approved by
management and used to perform a routine activity
According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the IACUC
- ANS the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes
standards - ANS personnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet
care, animal environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical and post surgical
care alleviation of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design and construction
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the
Animal Welfare Act - ANS Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses, gerbils,
goats, sheep
The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare
Regulations if covered species are used. List five requirements - ANS register with the USDA,
appoint IACUC, provide training for animal users, maintain animal records, provide adequate vet
care
The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs
principles? - ANS Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized? - ANS AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies - ANS Cell cultures,
mathematical models
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that dogs
have the opportunity for ______ and NHPS have ______ enrichment - ANS exercise;
psychological
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, List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act - ANS PHS policy
covers all vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some administrative differences in its
IACUC requirements, PHS policy requires an Occ Health and Safety program
Function of the IACUC - ANS An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal care
and use program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit - ANS An institution unit that ensures compliance with the
GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - ANS The body that administers and
enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
International - ANS A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research
programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - ANS The body that administers and
enforces the PHS policy
Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 would be an example of which of the 3 Rs? -
ANS Reduction
Some institutions may have to comply with PHS Policy but not animal welfare act. What are the
factors that help determine which regulations are relevant to a particular research study -
ANS The species of animals used the funding sources
Purpose of disaster plan - ANS Provides steps for disaster preparedness and response
Purpose of emergency contact list - ANS Identifies whom to call if an emergency occurs
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ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - ANS public health
organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product
companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - ANS Assistant Laboratory Animal
Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the
exam - ANS The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? -
ANS Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - ANS American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science
List the two journals that are published by AALAS - ANS JAALAS ( Journal of the American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the use
of animals in research? - ANS As a privilege
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,What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions? - ANS distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs - ANS cage cleaning, feed and watering,
environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public area
maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI - ANS Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the
protocol
Role of Research Tech - ANS Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes
the data
Role of Lab Animal Vet - ANS Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper
animal use
Role of Lab Animal Tech - ANS Performs many animal care functions and monitors
environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals - ANS Primary source of the
standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
Purpose of Animal use protocol - ANS A document written by the PI and approved by that
IACUC that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
Purpose of PHS policy - ANS Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or
intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for
related purposes
Purpose of good laboratory practices - ANS Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA to
validate and document the process of safety testing
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,Purpose of standard operating procedure - ANS Written instructions approved by
management and used to perform a routine activity
According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the IACUC
- ANS the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes
standards - ANS personnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet
care, animal environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical and post surgical
care alleviation of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design and construction
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the
Animal Welfare Act - ANS Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses, gerbils,
goats, sheep
The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare
Regulations if covered species are used. List five requirements - ANS register with the USDA,
appoint IACUC, provide training for animal users, maintain animal records, provide adequate vet
care
The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs
principles? - ANS Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized? - ANS AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies - ANS Cell cultures,
mathematical models
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that dogs
have the opportunity for ______ and NHPS have ______ enrichment - ANS exercise;
psychological
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, List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act - ANS PHS policy
covers all vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some administrative differences in its
IACUC requirements, PHS policy requires an Occ Health and Safety program
Function of the IACUC - ANS An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal care
and use program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit - ANS An institution unit that ensures compliance with the
GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - ANS The body that administers and
enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
International - ANS A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research
programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - ANS The body that administers and
enforces the PHS policy
Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 would be an example of which of the 3 Rs? -
ANS Reduction
Some institutions may have to comply with PHS Policy but not animal welfare act. What are the
factors that help determine which regulations are relevant to a particular research study -
ANS The species of animals used the funding sources
Purpose of disaster plan - ANS Provides steps for disaster preparedness and response
Purpose of emergency contact list - ANS Identifies whom to call if an emergency occurs
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