CPIA EXAM STUDY SET LATEST 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) GRADE:
A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
True/ False: The proper sequence for a designated review by the IACUC is: Review materials sent
to a quorum of voting members; a majority do not request full committee review; the Chair
assigns one or more members as designated reviewers. - Answers -False. The proper sequence
for designated review by the IACUC is: Review materials are sent to all voting members; full
committee review is not requested by any member; the Chairperson assigns one or more IACUC
members as designated reviewers.
To comply with the Animal Welfare Regulations, what is the proper course of action to follow if
a significant deficiency is NOT corrected according to the plan set forth in the semi-annual
evaluation report?
a. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 30 days.
b. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 15 days.
c. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 3 months.
d. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 6 months. - Answers -b. Report the
situation through the IO to USDA within 15 days.
True/ False: Although opinions vary about the details needed in IACUC minutes, a typical
standard is that IACUC minutes should provide as little information as possible to prevent
outside observers from understanding how the IACUC operates. - Answers -False. the IACUC
minutes should allow an outside observer to verify that deliberations occurred, and understand
the outcomes of those deliberations.
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,Which of these IACUC protocol review outcomes are recognized in the Animal Welfare
Regulations and PHS Policy?
a. Approve, disapprove, and probationary approval.
b. Approve, conditional approval, and approval pending modifications.
c. Approve, require modifications (to secure approval), and deferred approval.
d. Approve, require modifications (to secure approval), and withhold approval. - Answers -d.
Approve, require modifications (to secure approval), and withhold approval.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding review outcomes in FCR versus DMR of
animal protocols?
a. The "withhold approval" option is available in FCR, but not DMR.
b. Requiring modifications before approval is available in FCR but not in DMR.
c. The "approval" option is available in FCR, but not DMR.
d. Requiring modifications before approval is available in DMR but not in FCR. - Answers -a. The
"withhold approval" option is available in FCR, but not DMR.
According to the PHS Policy and the AWRs what is required for the institutions to keep in the
IACUC meeting minutes?
a.Attendance Records, Committee Activities, Committee Deliberations
b. Meeting Date, Attendance Records, Committee Deliberations
c. Full Committee Review and Designated Review
d. Approve, Modifications required (to secure approval), or Withhold Approval - Answers -
a.Attendance Records, Committee Activities, Committee Deliberations
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,True/ False: Animal applications and proposed significant changes, in accordance with the PHS
Policy and AWRs,should be retained for the duration of the animal activity and an additional
two years after the end of the activity. - Answers -False. For the duration of the animal activity
and an additional three years after the end of the activity.
According to the PHS Policy and the AWRs, how long should the Semiannual IACUC reports and
recommendations be retained by the institution?
a. Three months
b. Three Years
c. Five months
d. Five Years - Answers -b. Three years
In order to qualify for support from the PHS for activities involving animals, what must
institutions provide?
a. A Memorandum of Understanding
b. An Agreement
c. An Assurance of Compliance with the PHS Policy
d. A Standard Operating Procedure - Answers -c. An Assurance of Compliance with the PHS
Policy
True/ False: Institutions containing species of animals covered by the AWRs must be registered
with AAALAC? - Answers -False. Must be registered with the Animal Care division of the Animal
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
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, How often is the USDA registration renewed?
a. Annually
b. Every Three Years
c. Semi-Annually
d. Every Five Years - Answers -b. Every Three Years
When should an institution notify the AC Director with changes to the institution's name,
address, ownership, or operations affecting its status as a research facility? - Answers -Within 10
days of the change
How often should a PHS Assured institution report to OLAW through the IO? - Answers -
Annually
When should the USDA registered institution report to APHIS/AC Regional Director? - Answers -
Annually, on or before December 1st.
What circumstances require the IACUC of a PHS Assured institution to report through the IO to
OLAW? - Answers -Any serious reoccurring noncompliance with the PHS Policy, any serious
deviation from the Guide, and any suspension of any activity by the IACUC.
What two circumstances allow for the semiannual reports to be submitted to OLAW? - Answers
-If an institution is not accredited by AAALAC, or upon request by OLAW or other PHS
representative.
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AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) GRADE:
A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
True/ False: The proper sequence for a designated review by the IACUC is: Review materials sent
to a quorum of voting members; a majority do not request full committee review; the Chair
assigns one or more members as designated reviewers. - Answers -False. The proper sequence
for designated review by the IACUC is: Review materials are sent to all voting members; full
committee review is not requested by any member; the Chairperson assigns one or more IACUC
members as designated reviewers.
To comply with the Animal Welfare Regulations, what is the proper course of action to follow if
a significant deficiency is NOT corrected according to the plan set forth in the semi-annual
evaluation report?
a. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 30 days.
b. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 15 days.
c. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 3 months.
d. Report the situation through the IO to USDA within 6 months. - Answers -b. Report the
situation through the IO to USDA within 15 days.
True/ False: Although opinions vary about the details needed in IACUC minutes, a typical
standard is that IACUC minutes should provide as little information as possible to prevent
outside observers from understanding how the IACUC operates. - Answers -False. the IACUC
minutes should allow an outside observer to verify that deliberations occurred, and understand
the outcomes of those deliberations.
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,Which of these IACUC protocol review outcomes are recognized in the Animal Welfare
Regulations and PHS Policy?
a. Approve, disapprove, and probationary approval.
b. Approve, conditional approval, and approval pending modifications.
c. Approve, require modifications (to secure approval), and deferred approval.
d. Approve, require modifications (to secure approval), and withhold approval. - Answers -d.
Approve, require modifications (to secure approval), and withhold approval.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding review outcomes in FCR versus DMR of
animal protocols?
a. The "withhold approval" option is available in FCR, but not DMR.
b. Requiring modifications before approval is available in FCR but not in DMR.
c. The "approval" option is available in FCR, but not DMR.
d. Requiring modifications before approval is available in DMR but not in FCR. - Answers -a. The
"withhold approval" option is available in FCR, but not DMR.
According to the PHS Policy and the AWRs what is required for the institutions to keep in the
IACUC meeting minutes?
a.Attendance Records, Committee Activities, Committee Deliberations
b. Meeting Date, Attendance Records, Committee Deliberations
c. Full Committee Review and Designated Review
d. Approve, Modifications required (to secure approval), or Withhold Approval - Answers -
a.Attendance Records, Committee Activities, Committee Deliberations
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,True/ False: Animal applications and proposed significant changes, in accordance with the PHS
Policy and AWRs,should be retained for the duration of the animal activity and an additional
two years after the end of the activity. - Answers -False. For the duration of the animal activity
and an additional three years after the end of the activity.
According to the PHS Policy and the AWRs, how long should the Semiannual IACUC reports and
recommendations be retained by the institution?
a. Three months
b. Three Years
c. Five months
d. Five Years - Answers -b. Three years
In order to qualify for support from the PHS for activities involving animals, what must
institutions provide?
a. A Memorandum of Understanding
b. An Agreement
c. An Assurance of Compliance with the PHS Policy
d. A Standard Operating Procedure - Answers -c. An Assurance of Compliance with the PHS
Policy
True/ False: Institutions containing species of animals covered by the AWRs must be registered
with AAALAC? - Answers -False. Must be registered with the Animal Care division of the Animal
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
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, How often is the USDA registration renewed?
a. Annually
b. Every Three Years
c. Semi-Annually
d. Every Five Years - Answers -b. Every Three Years
When should an institution notify the AC Director with changes to the institution's name,
address, ownership, or operations affecting its status as a research facility? - Answers -Within 10
days of the change
How often should a PHS Assured institution report to OLAW through the IO? - Answers -
Annually
When should the USDA registered institution report to APHIS/AC Regional Director? - Answers -
Annually, on or before December 1st.
What circumstances require the IACUC of a PHS Assured institution to report through the IO to
OLAW? - Answers -Any serious reoccurring noncompliance with the PHS Policy, any serious
deviation from the Guide, and any suspension of any activity by the IACUC.
What two circumstances allow for the semiannual reports to be submitted to OLAW? - Answers
-If an institution is not accredited by AAALAC, or upon request by OLAW or other PHS
representative.
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