AALAS LAT EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
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Q1. The primary federal law governing the care and use of
laboratory animals in the United States is:
A) The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
B) The Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
C) PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
D) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Animal Welfare Act (7 USC 2131-2159) is the
primary federal law. The Guide is a standard; PHS Policy
applies to federally funded research; GLP applies to specific
studies.
Q2. Under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), which species is
NOT defined as an animal (and therefore not covered)?
A) Rats of the genus Rattus
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,B) Mice of the genus Mus
C) Birds
D) Both A and B (rats and mice bred for research are excluded
under the AWA but covered under PHS Policy)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The AWA excludes rats of the genus Rattus, mice of
the genus Mus, and birds bred for research. PHS Policy covers all
vertebrates.
Q3. The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals applies to:
A) All animal research regardless of funding source
B) Any institution receiving any federal funding (PHS
grants/contracts)
C) Only USDA-licensed facilities
D) Only primate research
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PHS Policy applies to all activities involving
vertebrate animals supported by PHS funds, regardless of
species.
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,Q4. Which of the following is a primary enclosure requirement
for guinea pigs under the AWA?
A) Solid floor
B) Wire mesh floor
C) No requirement
D) Waterproof floor only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AWA requires primary enclosures for guinea pigs
to have solid floors to prevent footpad injuries.
Q5. The role of the Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee (IACUC) includes:
A) Reviewing and approving animal use protocols
B) Conducting semi-annual facility inspections
C) Investigating concerns about animal welfare
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IACUC responsibilities include protocol review,
semiannual inspections, post-approval monitoring, and
addressing welfare concerns (PHS Policy & AWA).
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, Q6. Under the AWA, the Attending Veterinarian (AV) has the
authority to:
A) Approve all research protocols
B) Remove an animal from a study if it is in pain or distress
without PI approval
C) Manage the animal facility budget
D) Hire and fire animal care staff
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The AV has the authority to relieve pain and distress,
including removing animals from a study when necessary.
Q7. The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
(8th edition) establishes standards for all of the following
EXCEPT:
A) Animal housing
B) Veterinary care
C) Surgical procedures
D) Grant funding amounts
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Guide addresses husbandry, veterinary care,
facilities, and procedures — not funding.
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BANK| AALAS LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN
(LAT) CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP WITH 550 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Q1. The primary federal law governing the care and use of
laboratory animals in the United States is:
A) The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
B) The Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
C) PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
D) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Animal Welfare Act (7 USC 2131-2159) is the
primary federal law. The Guide is a standard; PHS Policy
applies to federally funded research; GLP applies to specific
studies.
Q2. Under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), which species is
NOT defined as an animal (and therefore not covered)?
A) Rats of the genus Rattus
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,B) Mice of the genus Mus
C) Birds
D) Both A and B (rats and mice bred for research are excluded
under the AWA but covered under PHS Policy)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The AWA excludes rats of the genus Rattus, mice of
the genus Mus, and birds bred for research. PHS Policy covers all
vertebrates.
Q3. The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals applies to:
A) All animal research regardless of funding source
B) Any institution receiving any federal funding (PHS
grants/contracts)
C) Only USDA-licensed facilities
D) Only primate research
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PHS Policy applies to all activities involving
vertebrate animals supported by PHS funds, regardless of
species.
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,Q4. Which of the following is a primary enclosure requirement
for guinea pigs under the AWA?
A) Solid floor
B) Wire mesh floor
C) No requirement
D) Waterproof floor only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AWA requires primary enclosures for guinea pigs
to have solid floors to prevent footpad injuries.
Q5. The role of the Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee (IACUC) includes:
A) Reviewing and approving animal use protocols
B) Conducting semi-annual facility inspections
C) Investigating concerns about animal welfare
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IACUC responsibilities include protocol review,
semiannual inspections, post-approval monitoring, and
addressing welfare concerns (PHS Policy & AWA).
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, Q6. Under the AWA, the Attending Veterinarian (AV) has the
authority to:
A) Approve all research protocols
B) Remove an animal from a study if it is in pain or distress
without PI approval
C) Manage the animal facility budget
D) Hire and fire animal care staff
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The AV has the authority to relieve pain and distress,
including removing animals from a study when necessary.
Q7. The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
(8th edition) establishes standards for all of the following
EXCEPT:
A) Animal housing
B) Veterinary care
C) Surgical procedures
D) Grant funding amounts
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Guide addresses husbandry, veterinary care,
facilities, and procedures — not funding.
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