LATG AALAS Learning Library
questions with answers.
The ability to motivate and encourage staff is an example of which type of managerial skill? ANS -People
The performance standards used for performance appraisals should be ___. ANS -measurable
The ability to clearly relate the facility's goals to the staff is an example of ___. ANS -communication
skills
What is a basic principle that should be used when staffing a facility? ANS -Divide the workload so that
the average person can reasonably accomplish the tasks within the regular working hours.
Who usually establishes the majority of the unit's goals? ANS -upper level management
What best applies to ongoing evaluations? ANS -The comments should focus on the work performed
rather than the person.
Which approach would be the best way to avoid high employee turnover? ANS -Offer flexible work
hours
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, giving an employee a promotion would help satisfy which
type of need? ANS -Esteem
What best describes "organizing"? ANS -Establishing a structure
A formal complaint submitted by the union is called a ___. ANS -Grievance
Developing a reporting structure can be classified as what kind of activity? ANS -Organizing
,What best describes conceptual skills? ANS -The ability to think analytically or creatively.
What is NOT a characteristic of a SMART learning objective? ANS -Repetitive
A verification of what has been learned is the definition of which term? ANS -Assessment
What should a trainer do before modifying existing training when a compliance issue has just been
observed? ANS -Consult with management
Which of the following is NOT included in the mandated training of research staff? ANS -communication
and people skills
What must be known to determine if training is the appropriate response to a situation with a
procedure in the facility? ANS -Root cause of the issue
Which of the following should be included in training for administrative staff? ANS -Importance of
animal research program
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of an SOP? ANS -Build upon information and skills
Which of the following is NOT one of the five phases of the ADDIE instructional design model? ANS -
Discover
Which of the following is NOT a function of a learning management system? ANS -Certification
How often should a thorough review of the training program be reported to the IACUC and other senior
management? ANS -At least twice a year
What problem can be solved with training? ANS -Inconsistent compliance
,What is blended learning? ANS -Learning from two or more training modalities
In what phase of the ADDIE instructional design model does the needs assessment take place? ANS -
Analyze
What differentiates proficient performance of a task with competent performance of the task? ANS -
Consistent accuracy and efficiency
Training on which of the following is NOT needed by all employees who work with animals? ANS -
Venipuncture techniques
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? ANS -Institutions should overcharge for one service
to subsidize another.
What is NOT a common way for a facility to charge for a service? ANS -Sliding scale based on labor
costs.
If the rate to house a rat for an internal customer is $1.50 per day and the institution provides a 10%
subsidy and there is a 20% indirect cost rate with the government, what would be the rate for an
external customer? ANS -$2.08
What must be basis of any increase in rates? ANS -cost analysis
Which step should a lab animal facility manager take to ensure that the supplies and equipment
purchased meet the needs of the facility? ANS -Justify purchases and educate the purchasing agents
regarding the work and needs within the facility.
Who is typically responsible for space management in a facility? ANS -The manager in collaboration with
the veterinarians and senior scientific staff
Under which circumstance does cost containment need to be considered? ANS -When year-to-date
expenses exceed what was budgeted
, Which statement is FALSE regarding the use of a green or living roof? ANS -More heat from the sun is
released back into the atmosphere.
Recertification at specific intervals is required for which equipment? ANS -Biosafety cabinets located
throughout the animal care facility and procedure areas
Demonstrating compliance can be achieved by which of the following? ANS -Good recordkeeping
What is a good approach to inventory control? ANS -Keep a good balance between what is bought and
what is used.
As a facility manager, you have just learned that a new investigator who uses a large number of animals
is joining the institution. In what way would you expect his arrival to affect your budget? ANS -It would
require an increase in the overall facility budget.
Which management function most directly affects accomplishment of the mission of the institution and
animal care program? ANS -goal setting
What is an appropriate starting point for preparing a budget of expenses for the next fiscal year? ANS -
The amount of money spent during the previous fiscal year
What is generally the most wasted item in an animal facility? ANS -Feed
What is NOT an example of disaster response? ANS -Backing up important computer files
Which of the following should NOT be found near an external door? ANS -A door stop
When a supervisor receives a report of a possible security breach from a staff member, which response
would NOT be appropriate? ANS -minimize the problem
Steps to take to ensure the containment of hazardous materials in disaster situations include: ANS -
Carefully following standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials.
questions with answers.
The ability to motivate and encourage staff is an example of which type of managerial skill? ANS -People
The performance standards used for performance appraisals should be ___. ANS -measurable
The ability to clearly relate the facility's goals to the staff is an example of ___. ANS -communication
skills
What is a basic principle that should be used when staffing a facility? ANS -Divide the workload so that
the average person can reasonably accomplish the tasks within the regular working hours.
Who usually establishes the majority of the unit's goals? ANS -upper level management
What best applies to ongoing evaluations? ANS -The comments should focus on the work performed
rather than the person.
Which approach would be the best way to avoid high employee turnover? ANS -Offer flexible work
hours
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, giving an employee a promotion would help satisfy which
type of need? ANS -Esteem
What best describes "organizing"? ANS -Establishing a structure
A formal complaint submitted by the union is called a ___. ANS -Grievance
Developing a reporting structure can be classified as what kind of activity? ANS -Organizing
,What best describes conceptual skills? ANS -The ability to think analytically or creatively.
What is NOT a characteristic of a SMART learning objective? ANS -Repetitive
A verification of what has been learned is the definition of which term? ANS -Assessment
What should a trainer do before modifying existing training when a compliance issue has just been
observed? ANS -Consult with management
Which of the following is NOT included in the mandated training of research staff? ANS -communication
and people skills
What must be known to determine if training is the appropriate response to a situation with a
procedure in the facility? ANS -Root cause of the issue
Which of the following should be included in training for administrative staff? ANS -Importance of
animal research program
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of an SOP? ANS -Build upon information and skills
Which of the following is NOT one of the five phases of the ADDIE instructional design model? ANS -
Discover
Which of the following is NOT a function of a learning management system? ANS -Certification
How often should a thorough review of the training program be reported to the IACUC and other senior
management? ANS -At least twice a year
What problem can be solved with training? ANS -Inconsistent compliance
,What is blended learning? ANS -Learning from two or more training modalities
In what phase of the ADDIE instructional design model does the needs assessment take place? ANS -
Analyze
What differentiates proficient performance of a task with competent performance of the task? ANS -
Consistent accuracy and efficiency
Training on which of the following is NOT needed by all employees who work with animals? ANS -
Venipuncture techniques
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? ANS -Institutions should overcharge for one service
to subsidize another.
What is NOT a common way for a facility to charge for a service? ANS -Sliding scale based on labor
costs.
If the rate to house a rat for an internal customer is $1.50 per day and the institution provides a 10%
subsidy and there is a 20% indirect cost rate with the government, what would be the rate for an
external customer? ANS -$2.08
What must be basis of any increase in rates? ANS -cost analysis
Which step should a lab animal facility manager take to ensure that the supplies and equipment
purchased meet the needs of the facility? ANS -Justify purchases and educate the purchasing agents
regarding the work and needs within the facility.
Who is typically responsible for space management in a facility? ANS -The manager in collaboration with
the veterinarians and senior scientific staff
Under which circumstance does cost containment need to be considered? ANS -When year-to-date
expenses exceed what was budgeted
, Which statement is FALSE regarding the use of a green or living roof? ANS -More heat from the sun is
released back into the atmosphere.
Recertification at specific intervals is required for which equipment? ANS -Biosafety cabinets located
throughout the animal care facility and procedure areas
Demonstrating compliance can be achieved by which of the following? ANS -Good recordkeeping
What is a good approach to inventory control? ANS -Keep a good balance between what is bought and
what is used.
As a facility manager, you have just learned that a new investigator who uses a large number of animals
is joining the institution. In what way would you expect his arrival to affect your budget? ANS -It would
require an increase in the overall facility budget.
Which management function most directly affects accomplishment of the mission of the institution and
animal care program? ANS -goal setting
What is an appropriate starting point for preparing a budget of expenses for the next fiscal year? ANS -
The amount of money spent during the previous fiscal year
What is generally the most wasted item in an animal facility? ANS -Feed
What is NOT an example of disaster response? ANS -Backing up important computer files
Which of the following should NOT be found near an external door? ANS -A door stop
When a supervisor receives a report of a possible security breach from a staff member, which response
would NOT be appropriate? ANS -minimize the problem
Steps to take to ensure the containment of hazardous materials in disaster situations include: ANS -
Carefully following standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials.
