LATG CH5 questions with answers.
Which agency requires that every research facility must establish an Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee?
a. United States Department of Agriculture
b. Food & Drug Administration
c. American Veterinary Medical Association
d. AAALAC International ANS -a. United States Department of Agriculture
How often should a research facility using regulated species update their USDA registration?
a. Every year
b. Every 2 years
c. Every 3 years
d. Every 5 years ANS -c. Every 3 years
Which publication provides additional clarifications and guidance in support of the Animal Welfare Act?
a. Animal Care Policy Manual
b. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
c. U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing,
Research, and Training
d. AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals ANS -a. Animal Care Policy Manual
What is the minimum time period that all USDA reports and records must be kept after completion of
the study?
a. 1 year
, b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. As long as those animal species are present in the facility. ANS -b. 3 years
Which statement correctly describe the PHS assurance?
a. It must be approved by AAALAC before any research is conducted in the facility.
b. It must be renewed every year.
c. It must describe the essential components of an institution's animal care and use program.
d. It is optional for institutions that house rodents only. ANS -c. It must describe the essential
components of an institution's animal care and use program.
To be compliant with OLAW, what document should be the basis of the IACUC review of the institution's
program for the use and care of animals?
a. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
b. Guidelines for Ethical Conduct In the Care and Use of Animals
c. Animal Welfare Act
d. U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing,
Research, and Training ANS -a. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Which organization accredits research institutions that meet national laws and guidelines?
a. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
b. AAALAC International
c. Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
d. United States Department of Agriculture ANS -b. AAALAC International
Semiannual inspections conducted by the IACUC should:
Which agency requires that every research facility must establish an Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee?
a. United States Department of Agriculture
b. Food & Drug Administration
c. American Veterinary Medical Association
d. AAALAC International ANS -a. United States Department of Agriculture
How often should a research facility using regulated species update their USDA registration?
a. Every year
b. Every 2 years
c. Every 3 years
d. Every 5 years ANS -c. Every 3 years
Which publication provides additional clarifications and guidance in support of the Animal Welfare Act?
a. Animal Care Policy Manual
b. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
c. U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing,
Research, and Training
d. AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals ANS -a. Animal Care Policy Manual
What is the minimum time period that all USDA reports and records must be kept after completion of
the study?
a. 1 year
, b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. As long as those animal species are present in the facility. ANS -b. 3 years
Which statement correctly describe the PHS assurance?
a. It must be approved by AAALAC before any research is conducted in the facility.
b. It must be renewed every year.
c. It must describe the essential components of an institution's animal care and use program.
d. It is optional for institutions that house rodents only. ANS -c. It must describe the essential
components of an institution's animal care and use program.
To be compliant with OLAW, what document should be the basis of the IACUC review of the institution's
program for the use and care of animals?
a. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
b. Guidelines for Ethical Conduct In the Care and Use of Animals
c. Animal Welfare Act
d. U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing,
Research, and Training ANS -a. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Which organization accredits research institutions that meet national laws and guidelines?
a. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
b. AAALAC International
c. Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
d. United States Department of Agriculture ANS -b. AAALAC International
Semiannual inspections conducted by the IACUC should:
