LATG Chapter 3 questions with actual
answers.
True/False: One of the responsibilities of the facility manager is to supervise the way investigators plan
their studies. ANS -False
Which would NOT make an animal facility a better steward of the environment?
A. Using energy efficient heating and cooling systems
B. Increasing the use of natural resources
C. Recycling plastic cages
D. Replacing toxic chemicals with nonchemical alternatives ANS -B
When obtaining animals for research, the purchase order must include which of the following?
A. Animal numbers approved by the researcher
B. Species, strain, and number approved by the IACUC in the researcher's protocol
C. Species, strain, and number of animals based on the previous order for that researcher
D. Species and strain approved by the veterinary staff and husbandry supervisors ANS -B
Which of the following are responsibilities of a facility manager? (multiple answers)
A. Developing SOPs
B. Deciding on policies affecting salaries and fringe benefits
C. Allocating space and maintaining equipment
D. Monitoring inventory and procurement of supplies and animals ANS -A, C, D
True/False: It is the responsibility of the facility manager to develop SOPs, but input from the staff who
perform the duties should be obtained. ANS -True
Which of the following are good reasons to keep adequate records? (multiple answers)
, A. It can demonstrate compliance with regulations that apply to the facility.
B. It helps raise the productivity of the staff.
C. It helps motivate the staff.
D. It helps maintain an efficient overall operation. ANS -A, D
Which statement is FALSE regarding the use of a green or living roof?
A. The growing plants absorb carbon dioxide.
B. More heat from the sun is released back into the atmosphere.
C. Storm runoff is reduced and any water that is not absorbed is filtered.
D. The waterproof membrane and plants provide insulation for the building. ANS -B
If the rate to house a gerbil for an internal customer is $ 0.80 per day and the institution provides a 30%
subsidy and there is a 10% indirect cost rate with the government, what would be the rate for an
external customer? ANS -$0.80/day : 0.7 : 0.9 = $1.27
To reduce personnel costs, which action could you consider to avoid having to reduce staff? (multiple
answers)
A. Reduce the frequency of noncritical tasks.
B. Reorganize the workloads to improve efficiency.
C. Limit the number of animals in each study.
D. Limit the types or number of procedures that investigators can request the staff to perform. ANS -A,
B
Which of the following is a direct cost?
A. Utility costs
B. Security
C. Activities related to the maintenance of the animals
D. All of the Above ANS -C
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
answers.
True/False: One of the responsibilities of the facility manager is to supervise the way investigators plan
their studies. ANS -False
Which would NOT make an animal facility a better steward of the environment?
A. Using energy efficient heating and cooling systems
B. Increasing the use of natural resources
C. Recycling plastic cages
D. Replacing toxic chemicals with nonchemical alternatives ANS -B
When obtaining animals for research, the purchase order must include which of the following?
A. Animal numbers approved by the researcher
B. Species, strain, and number approved by the IACUC in the researcher's protocol
C. Species, strain, and number of animals based on the previous order for that researcher
D. Species and strain approved by the veterinary staff and husbandry supervisors ANS -B
Which of the following are responsibilities of a facility manager? (multiple answers)
A. Developing SOPs
B. Deciding on policies affecting salaries and fringe benefits
C. Allocating space and maintaining equipment
D. Monitoring inventory and procurement of supplies and animals ANS -A, C, D
True/False: It is the responsibility of the facility manager to develop SOPs, but input from the staff who
perform the duties should be obtained. ANS -True
Which of the following are good reasons to keep adequate records? (multiple answers)
, A. It can demonstrate compliance with regulations that apply to the facility.
B. It helps raise the productivity of the staff.
C. It helps motivate the staff.
D. It helps maintain an efficient overall operation. ANS -A, D
Which statement is FALSE regarding the use of a green or living roof?
A. The growing plants absorb carbon dioxide.
B. More heat from the sun is released back into the atmosphere.
C. Storm runoff is reduced and any water that is not absorbed is filtered.
D. The waterproof membrane and plants provide insulation for the building. ANS -B
If the rate to house a gerbil for an internal customer is $ 0.80 per day and the institution provides a 30%
subsidy and there is a 10% indirect cost rate with the government, what would be the rate for an
external customer? ANS -$0.80/day : 0.7 : 0.9 = $1.27
To reduce personnel costs, which action could you consider to avoid having to reduce staff? (multiple
answers)
A. Reduce the frequency of noncritical tasks.
B. Reorganize the workloads to improve efficiency.
C. Limit the number of animals in each study.
D. Limit the types or number of procedures that investigators can request the staff to perform. ANS -A,
B
Which of the following is a direct cost?
A. Utility costs
B. Security
C. Activities related to the maintenance of the animals
D. All of the Above ANS -C
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
