ALAT EXAM VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
1. Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work:
a) Research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies, public health
organizations
b) Pharmaceutical and biological product companies, public health organizations, research and teaching
institutions
c) Research and teaching institutions, public health organizations, pharmaceutical and biological product
companies
d) Pharmaceutical and biological product companies, research and teaching institutions, public health
organizations
Answer: a) Research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies, public
health organizations
2. List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification:
a) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist, Laboratory Animal
Technician
b) Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist, Assistant Laboratory Animal
Technician
c) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal
Technologist
d) Laboratory Animal Technologist, Laboratory Animal Technician, Assistant Laboratory Animal
Technician
Answer: a) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist, Laboratory Animal
Technician
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 ✔️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?
✔️Refinement
,According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when animals are
euthanized? ✔️AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies ✔️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 ✔️exercise; psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act ✔️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 ✔️An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal care and use
program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit ✔️An institution unit that ensures compliance with the GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service ✔️The body that administers and enforces the
Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International
✔️A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare ✔️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?
✔️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 ✔️The species of
animals used the funding sources
Purpose of disaster plan ✔️Provides steps for disaster preparedness and response
Purpose of emergency contact list ✔️Identifies whom to call if an emergency occurs
Purpose of disaster drill ✔️Measures the effectiveness of institution-wide emergency systems
Purpose of post-incident discussion ✔️Identifies ways to improve the disaster plan and emergency
procedures
Purpose of security plan ✔️Describes ways to prevent and address security breaches
List two ways to maintain security when visitors come to the facility ✔️Don't admit anyone unless
authorized; contact supervisor if someone approaches you and tell them immediately
List three steps to prevent security breaches ✔️never prop open any doors leading to the outside; do
not let people "piggyback"; display badge; don't let anyone borrow your badge
What type of device identifies individuals using distinct characteristics such as fingerprints or eye
structure ✔️Biometric scanners
If you are present in the facility when a major disaster or accident occurs, your actions will be very
important. What should be your first priority? ✔️Protect human life by calling out to others and
evacuating if necessary, call the appropriate first responders, call your supervisor or other senior staff
What document should be posted throughout the facility, and is consulted and used when there is an
emergency ✔️Contact list
, List four questions you should be ready to answer when you report a disaster or incident at your facility
✔️Where did the incident occur; which areas are affected; is there a power loss; is everybody
accounted for
What is the goal of an occupational health and safety program? ✔️To minimize the risk of occupational
injuries for all employees
Name the federal agency that enforces rules and standards for workplace safety ✔️Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
Should a pregnant employee be assigned to work with cats? ✔️No, cats carry the microbes that cause
toxoplasmosis, which can harm the fetus
List three things that determine the type of PPE needed when working in the facility ✔️animal species,
the hazards present, the potential for exposure to infectious or chemical agents
List three important factors for personal protection against radiation ✔️time, shielding, distance
Virus carried by Old World macaque monkeys ✔️B virus
Disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans ✔️Zoonoses
Emission of energy rays through the air and other matter ✔️Radioactivity
Parasite that can be transmitted through cat feces ✔️Toxoplasma gondii
A unit that measures loudness ✔️decibel
Provides information on toxicity and potential side effects, and describes recommended treatment for
exposures ✔️Material safety data sheets
1. Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work:
a) Research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies, public health
organizations
b) Pharmaceutical and biological product companies, public health organizations, research and teaching
institutions
c) Research and teaching institutions, public health organizations, pharmaceutical and biological product
companies
d) Pharmaceutical and biological product companies, research and teaching institutions, public health
organizations
Answer: a) Research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies, public
health organizations
2. List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification:
a) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist, Laboratory Animal
Technician
b) Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist, Assistant Laboratory Animal
Technician
c) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal
Technologist
d) Laboratory Animal Technologist, Laboratory Animal Technician, Assistant Laboratory Animal
Technician
Answer: a) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist, Laboratory Animal
Technician
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 ✔️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?
✔️Refinement
,According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when animals are
euthanized? ✔️AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies ✔️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 ✔️exercise; psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act ✔️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 ✔️An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal care and use
program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit ✔️An institution unit that ensures compliance with the GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service ✔️The body that administers and enforces the
Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International
✔️A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare ✔️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?
✔️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 ✔️The species of
animals used the funding sources
Purpose of disaster plan ✔️Provides steps for disaster preparedness and response
Purpose of emergency contact list ✔️Identifies whom to call if an emergency occurs
Purpose of disaster drill ✔️Measures the effectiveness of institution-wide emergency systems
Purpose of post-incident discussion ✔️Identifies ways to improve the disaster plan and emergency
procedures
Purpose of security plan ✔️Describes ways to prevent and address security breaches
List two ways to maintain security when visitors come to the facility ✔️Don't admit anyone unless
authorized; contact supervisor if someone approaches you and tell them immediately
List three steps to prevent security breaches ✔️never prop open any doors leading to the outside; do
not let people "piggyback"; display badge; don't let anyone borrow your badge
What type of device identifies individuals using distinct characteristics such as fingerprints or eye
structure ✔️Biometric scanners
If you are present in the facility when a major disaster or accident occurs, your actions will be very
important. What should be your first priority? ✔️Protect human life by calling out to others and
evacuating if necessary, call the appropriate first responders, call your supervisor or other senior staff
What document should be posted throughout the facility, and is consulted and used when there is an
emergency ✔️Contact list
, List four questions you should be ready to answer when you report a disaster or incident at your facility
✔️Where did the incident occur; which areas are affected; is there a power loss; is everybody
accounted for
What is the goal of an occupational health and safety program? ✔️To minimize the risk of occupational
injuries for all employees
Name the federal agency that enforces rules and standards for workplace safety ✔️Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
Should a pregnant employee be assigned to work with cats? ✔️No, cats carry the microbes that cause
toxoplasmosis, which can harm the fetus
List three things that determine the type of PPE needed when working in the facility ✔️animal species,
the hazards present, the potential for exposure to infectious or chemical agents
List three important factors for personal protection against radiation ✔️time, shielding, distance
Virus carried by Old World macaque monkeys ✔️B virus
Disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans ✔️Zoonoses
Emission of energy rays through the air and other matter ✔️Radioactivity
Parasite that can be transmitted through cat feces ✔️Toxoplasma gondii
A unit that measures loudness ✔️decibel
Provides information on toxicity and potential side effects, and describes recommended treatment for
exposures ✔️Material safety data sheets
