ALAT EXAM-ACTUAL EXAM-LATEST UPDATE 2025-COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
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Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - (answers)public health
organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product
companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - (answers)Assistant Laboratory Animal
Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the
exam - (answers)The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? -
(answers)Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - (answers)American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
List the two journals that are published by AALAS - (answers)JAALAS ( Journal of the
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the use
of animals in research? - (answers)As a privilege
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions? - (answers)distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
,List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs - (answers)cage cleaning, feed and
watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public
area maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI - (answers)Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the
protocol
Role of Research Tech - (answers)Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes
the data
Role of Lab Animal Vet - (answers)Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper
animal use
Role of Lab Animal Tech - (answers)Performs many animal care functions and monitors
environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals - (answers)Primary source of the
standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
Purpose of Animal use protocol - (answers)A document written by the PI and approved by that
IACUC that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
Purpose of PHS policy - (answers)Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or
intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related
purposes
Purpose of good laboratory practices - (answers)Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA
to validate and document the process of safety testing
Purpose of standard operating procedure - (answers)Written instructions approved by
management and used to perform a routine activity
,According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the
IACUC - (answers)the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes standards
- (answers)personnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet care, animal
environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical and post surgical care alleviation
of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design and construction
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the
Animal Welfare Act - (answers)Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses,
gerbils, goats, sheep
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 - (answers)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? - (answers)Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized? - (answers)AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies - (answers)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 - (answers)exercise;
psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act - (answers)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 - (answers)An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal
care and use program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit - (answers)An institution unit that ensures compliance with
the GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - (answers)The body that administers and
enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
International - (answers)A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research
programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - (answers)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? -
(answers)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 -
(answers)The species of animals used the funding sources
Purpose of disaster plan - (answers)Provides steps for disaster preparedness and response
Purpose of emergency contact list - (answers)Identifies whom to call if an emergency occurs
Purpose of disaster drill - (answers)Measures the effectiveness of institution-wide emergency
systems
Purpose of post-incident discussion - (answers)Identifies ways to improve the disaster plan and
emergency procedures
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
MOSTLY TESTED QUESTIONS-RATED 100% CORRECT!! ALREADY
GRADED A+
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - (answers)public health
organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product
companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - (answers)Assistant Laboratory Animal
Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the
exam - (answers)The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? -
(answers)Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - (answers)American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
List the two journals that are published by AALAS - (answers)JAALAS ( Journal of the
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the use
of animals in research? - (answers)As a privilege
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions? - (answers)distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
,List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs - (answers)cage cleaning, feed and
watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public
area maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI - (answers)Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the
protocol
Role of Research Tech - (answers)Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes
the data
Role of Lab Animal Vet - (answers)Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper
animal use
Role of Lab Animal Tech - (answers)Performs many animal care functions and monitors
environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals - (answers)Primary source of the
standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
Purpose of Animal use protocol - (answers)A document written by the PI and approved by that
IACUC that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
Purpose of PHS policy - (answers)Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or
intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related
purposes
Purpose of good laboratory practices - (answers)Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA
to validate and document the process of safety testing
Purpose of standard operating procedure - (answers)Written instructions approved by
management and used to perform a routine activity
,According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the
IACUC - (answers)the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes standards
- (answers)personnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet care, animal
environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical and post surgical care alleviation
of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design and construction
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the
Animal Welfare Act - (answers)Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses,
gerbils, goats, sheep
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 - (answers)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? - (answers)Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized? - (answers)AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies - (answers)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 - (answers)exercise;
psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act - (answers)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 - (answers)An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal
care and use program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit - (answers)An institution unit that ensures compliance with
the GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - (answers)The body that administers and
enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
International - (answers)A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research
programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - (answers)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? -
(answers)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 -
(answers)The species of animals used the funding sources
Purpose of disaster plan - (answers)Provides steps for disaster preparedness and response
Purpose of emergency contact list - (answers)Identifies whom to call if an emergency occurs
Purpose of disaster drill - (answers)Measures the effectiveness of institution-wide emergency
systems
Purpose of post-incident discussion - (answers)Identifies ways to improve the disaster plan and
emergency procedures
