LATG Exam questions with answers.
What are the 5 common elements of the project management process? ANS -1. Initiation
2. Planning
3. Execution
4. Monitoring/controlling
5. Closing
Why are centralized facilities considered more efficient? ANS -economy of scale, managing security, and
staffing
Why are decentralized facilities more convenient for investigators? ANS -They are closer to their
research laboratories, and the physical separation of animals limits the spread of diseases.
Direct costs are... ANS -expenses that are directly related to a provided service (i.e. labor and supplies)
Indirect costs are... ANS -"overhead costs" and can include things like utilities, security, and
administration.
What is the equation for per diem rates? ANS -(labor cost + supplies cost) ÷ average daily census {cages
or animals} ÷ 365 days = cost/animal or cage/day
(T/F) A common way for a facility to charge for services is a sliding scale based on labor costs. ANS -False
What must be the basis of any increase in rates? ANS -Cost analysis
The cost for personnel generally represents what percentage of an animal facility's budget? ANS -More
than 60%
What organism is identified by a cecal exam postmortem? ANS -Aspiculuris spp
,What are "CFUs?" ANS -Colony forming units
What are two alternatives methods that can be used to reduce or eliminate the noise that typically is
used in traditional fire alarms? ANS -- Low frequency sounds
- Long wavelength red flashing lights
An inadequate quality assurance program can compromise the _________ and _______________ of the
experimental results. ANS -Validity and reproducibility
Biochemical markers used to monitor genetic integrity include: ANS -Proteins
Exposure to acoustic levels above what level of decibels can have harmful effects? ANS -85 dB
What is the primary reason for the establishment and maintenance of a breeding colony in a research
facility? ANS -To produce animals of a specific genotype
(T/F) The presence of most bacteria in a sample can be confirmed by culture on artificial media. ANS -
True
What term best describes the detection of adventitious bacteria, viruses, or parasites at an early stage
of infection in an animal facility? ANS -Health surveillance
(T/F) An animal supplier's health status report is an assurance that the animals arriving in the facility are
healthy and free of pathogens. ANS -False
Employee occupational health training in the animal facility should include what? ANS -Learning about
the safety practices and equipment available to control exposure to hazards
Infectious agents, oncogenic viruses, and recombinant DNA are all considered ______________ hazards.
ANS -Biological
, As a radioactive substance decays, the energy and particles emitted are referred to as: ANS -Radiation
In the animal facility, who has the primary responsibility for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous
waste? ANS -The individuals whose activities created the waste
What best describes alpha particles? ANS -They consist of two protons
What best describes recombinant DNA? ANS -DNA that has been created in the laboratory
What is a potential hazard related to the use of lasers during surgery? ANS -Exposure to aerosols and
gases
What best describes bremsstrahlung? ANS -An X-ray produced by beta particles when they decelerate
What characteristic applies to alpha particles movement? ANS -They travel only short distances in the
air
What best describes a peptide? ANS -A small protein
A biomolecule consisting of a chain of hydrocarbons is what type of compound? ANS -Lipid
What term best describes the bonding capacity of an atom? ANS -Valence
What is the first step in determining total cost accumulation? ANS -List all direct and indirect facility
operations expenses
What are the 5 types of actions considered in planning for and dealing with disasters? ANS -1. Prevent
2. Prepare
3. Respond
4. Recover
What are the 5 common elements of the project management process? ANS -1. Initiation
2. Planning
3. Execution
4. Monitoring/controlling
5. Closing
Why are centralized facilities considered more efficient? ANS -economy of scale, managing security, and
staffing
Why are decentralized facilities more convenient for investigators? ANS -They are closer to their
research laboratories, and the physical separation of animals limits the spread of diseases.
Direct costs are... ANS -expenses that are directly related to a provided service (i.e. labor and supplies)
Indirect costs are... ANS -"overhead costs" and can include things like utilities, security, and
administration.
What is the equation for per diem rates? ANS -(labor cost + supplies cost) ÷ average daily census {cages
or animals} ÷ 365 days = cost/animal or cage/day
(T/F) A common way for a facility to charge for services is a sliding scale based on labor costs. ANS -False
What must be the basis of any increase in rates? ANS -Cost analysis
The cost for personnel generally represents what percentage of an animal facility's budget? ANS -More
than 60%
What organism is identified by a cecal exam postmortem? ANS -Aspiculuris spp
,What are "CFUs?" ANS -Colony forming units
What are two alternatives methods that can be used to reduce or eliminate the noise that typically is
used in traditional fire alarms? ANS -- Low frequency sounds
- Long wavelength red flashing lights
An inadequate quality assurance program can compromise the _________ and _______________ of the
experimental results. ANS -Validity and reproducibility
Biochemical markers used to monitor genetic integrity include: ANS -Proteins
Exposure to acoustic levels above what level of decibels can have harmful effects? ANS -85 dB
What is the primary reason for the establishment and maintenance of a breeding colony in a research
facility? ANS -To produce animals of a specific genotype
(T/F) The presence of most bacteria in a sample can be confirmed by culture on artificial media. ANS -
True
What term best describes the detection of adventitious bacteria, viruses, or parasites at an early stage
of infection in an animal facility? ANS -Health surveillance
(T/F) An animal supplier's health status report is an assurance that the animals arriving in the facility are
healthy and free of pathogens. ANS -False
Employee occupational health training in the animal facility should include what? ANS -Learning about
the safety practices and equipment available to control exposure to hazards
Infectious agents, oncogenic viruses, and recombinant DNA are all considered ______________ hazards.
ANS -Biological
, As a radioactive substance decays, the energy and particles emitted are referred to as: ANS -Radiation
In the animal facility, who has the primary responsibility for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous
waste? ANS -The individuals whose activities created the waste
What best describes alpha particles? ANS -They consist of two protons
What best describes recombinant DNA? ANS -DNA that has been created in the laboratory
What is a potential hazard related to the use of lasers during surgery? ANS -Exposure to aerosols and
gases
What best describes bremsstrahlung? ANS -An X-ray produced by beta particles when they decelerate
What characteristic applies to alpha particles movement? ANS -They travel only short distances in the
air
What best describes a peptide? ANS -A small protein
A biomolecule consisting of a chain of hydrocarbons is what type of compound? ANS -Lipid
What term best describes the bonding capacity of an atom? ANS -Valence
What is the first step in determining total cost accumulation? ANS -List all direct and indirect facility
operations expenses
What are the 5 types of actions considered in planning for and dealing with disasters? ANS -1. Prevent
2. Prepare
3. Respond
4. Recover
