CPIA ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 SCRIPT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔True or False. If a facility that receives DoD funds is under USDA investigation, the
facility must notify DoD and have a site visit within 30 days of notification. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False. The Secretary of the Army as Executive Agent develops and issues
joint service regulations to implement the Department of Defense Directive number
3216.1. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False. DoD Activities performed or sponsored in foreign countries shall
follow all applicable US requirements, as well as regulations and standards of the host
country. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False. The non-affiliated member(s) on a DoD IACUC may be a federal
employee with demonstrated commitment to the community. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False. DoD organizations/facilities are not required to apply for AAALAC
accreditation. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False. Violation complaints within the DoD can only be reported to the
Inspector General. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False. The Department of Defense directive indicates that any species may
be purchased or used for inflicting wounds from any type of weapon to conduct training
in surgical/medical treatment procedures. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False. The Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG) acts as a central
advisory committee to the Armed Services Biomedical Research Evaluation and
Management (ASBREM) Committee. - ✔✔True
✔✔The Executive Agent designates the Commander of the US Army Veterinary
Command, the Director of Veterinary Services Activity, the Director of Defense
Research and Engineering and:
a. The Chair of the Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG)
b. A veterinarian to the Interagency Research Animal Committee
c. The office that will perform headquarters-level administrative review of the use of
non-human primates.
d. None of the above
e. All of the above - ✔✔d. None of the above
✔✔Which of the following are applicable to the Department of Defense:
a. Animal Welfare Act; Animal Welfare Regulations
,b. The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals; The Guide for the Care and
Use of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural Research and Teaching
c. The Lacey Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Endangered Species Act; Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
d. A & C
e. All of the above - ✔✔e. All of the above
✔✔The Executive Agent for the Department of Defense Directive number 3216.1 is the
_____
a. Director, Defense Research and Engineering
b. Secretary of the Army
c. Commander, US Army Veterinary Command
d. Inspector General
e. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology - ✔✔b. Secretary of the
Army
✔✔According to the 8th edition of the Guide each institution must or should have an
occupational health program in place consistent with federal, state and local
regulations?
a) must
b) should
c) a and b
d) none of the above - ✔✔a) must
✔✔True or False: Institution procuring animal must have lawful procedures in place as
well as procedures for compliance with animal transportation regulations to include
international requirements. - ✔✔True
✔✔Programs for medical evaluation preventative medicine include all the following
except:
a) pre-employment evaluation
b) health history
c) procedures for reporting and treating injuries and allergies, including bites and
accidents
d) Zoonosis surveillance
e) Institutions must consider confidentiality and other legal factors
f) Pre-employment serum samples
g) None of the above - ✔✔g) Nove of the above
✔✔Which of the following is not typically a function of the IACUC?
A. Investigate allegations of animal mistreatment, and suspend approved research if
conducted out of compliance.
B. Communicate with the Institutional Official in matters pertaining to the animal care
and use program.
C. Review and score scientific value for animal protocols submitted.
,D. Review and approve proposed animal research. - ✔✔C. Review and score scientific
value for animal protocols submitted.
✔✔Which of the following is a required member of the IACUC?
A. Institutional Official
B. Animal Facility Manager
C. Individual not otherwise affiliated with the institution
D. Representative from a local animal advocacy organization - ✔✔C. Individual not
otherwise affiliated with the institution
✔✔According to USDA Regulations, an IACUC may have no more than how many
members from any one administrative unit?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5 - ✔✔B. 3
✔✔Which of the following statements concerning confidentiality of IACUC business is
false?
A. Trade secrets, processes, operations, and style of work may not usually be revealed
to outsiders by IACUC members.
B. It is against the law for an IACUC member to use information gained during IACUC
meetings to his or her financial advantage.
C. It is unlawful for any IACUC member to release certain confidential information about
the research facility in some situations.
D. Confidentiality requirements prohibit IACUC members from reporting violations of the
Animal Welfare Act Regulations or PHS Policy. - ✔✔D. Confidentiality requirements
prohibit IACUC members from reporting violations of the Animal Welfare Act
Regulations or PHS Policy.
✔✔What do the Animal Welfare Act Regulations state about IACUC members who
report violations to USDA?
A. They may be subjected to reprisals if in violation of local IACUC policy.
B. They may be subjected to reprisals if contact with USDA is not approved by IACUC
Chair.
C. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against them or subject them to
reprisals.
D. Local institutional policy can discourage them from reporting violations of the
regulations to USDA. - ✔✔C. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against
them or subject them to reprisals.
✔✔OLAW recommends which of the following reporting lines within an animal care and
use program?
A. IACUC reports to the Attending Veterinarian
B. Attending Veterinarian reports to the Institutional Official
, C. Institutional Official reports to the IACUC
D. Attending Veterinarian reports to the IACUC - ✔✔B. Attending Veterinarian reports to
the Institutional Official
✔✔Which of the following statements about OLAW's guidance on the use of carbon
dioxide as a euthanasia agent is false?
A. Carbon dioxide must be supplied only from compressed gas cylinders.
B. Chambers should be pre-filled to lessen animal anxiety when placed inside.
C. Death must be verified before disposal of the carcass.
D. Unintended recovery of animals after CO2 euthanasia must be reported to OLAW. -
✔✔A. Carbon dioxide must be supplied only from compressed gas cylinders.
✔✔Which of the following statements about IACUC suspensions of animal activities is
false?
A. USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow the chairperson or
another IACUC member to suspend an animal activity on behalf of the IACUC.
B. Once the IACUC suspends an activity, it must report the suspension to the IO, who
must report it to regulatory agencies.
C. A majority of a quorum must vote at a convened meeting to suspend an activity.
D. An institutional official can suspend an activity without agreement by the IACUC. -
✔✔A. USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow the chairperson or
another IACUC member to suspend an animal activity on behalf of the IACUC.
✔✔When reporting an IACUC suspension of an animal activity, the IACUC should:
A. Limit disclosure of the facts to the absolute minimum necessary to prevent
institutional embarrassment.
B. Report the suspension as soon as possible to the regulatory authorities.
C. Notify regulatory authorities no later than one year after the suspension.
D. Notify regulatory authorities no earlier than 3 months after a suspension to ensure
that a complete investigation has occurred. - ✔✔B. Report the suspension as soon as
possible to the regulatory authorities.
✔✔Which of the following statements regarding the process of polling IACUC members
via email is true?
A. Polling via email can be used to achieve a quorum if the IACUC does not have a
quorum during a convened meeting.
B. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC suspension of an animal activity out of
compliance.
C. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC approval of a protocol during a
convened meeting.
D. Polling via email can be used to allow the IACUC members to call for full committee
review when using the designated reviewer system. - ✔✔D. Polling via email can be
used to allow the IACUC members to call for full committee review when using the
designated reviewer system.
ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔True or False. If a facility that receives DoD funds is under USDA investigation, the
facility must notify DoD and have a site visit within 30 days of notification. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False. The Secretary of the Army as Executive Agent develops and issues
joint service regulations to implement the Department of Defense Directive number
3216.1. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False. DoD Activities performed or sponsored in foreign countries shall
follow all applicable US requirements, as well as regulations and standards of the host
country. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False. The non-affiliated member(s) on a DoD IACUC may be a federal
employee with demonstrated commitment to the community. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False. DoD organizations/facilities are not required to apply for AAALAC
accreditation. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False. Violation complaints within the DoD can only be reported to the
Inspector General. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False. The Department of Defense directive indicates that any species may
be purchased or used for inflicting wounds from any type of weapon to conduct training
in surgical/medical treatment procedures. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False. The Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG) acts as a central
advisory committee to the Armed Services Biomedical Research Evaluation and
Management (ASBREM) Committee. - ✔✔True
✔✔The Executive Agent designates the Commander of the US Army Veterinary
Command, the Director of Veterinary Services Activity, the Director of Defense
Research and Engineering and:
a. The Chair of the Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG)
b. A veterinarian to the Interagency Research Animal Committee
c. The office that will perform headquarters-level administrative review of the use of
non-human primates.
d. None of the above
e. All of the above - ✔✔d. None of the above
✔✔Which of the following are applicable to the Department of Defense:
a. Animal Welfare Act; Animal Welfare Regulations
,b. The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals; The Guide for the Care and
Use of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural Research and Teaching
c. The Lacey Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Endangered Species Act; Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
d. A & C
e. All of the above - ✔✔e. All of the above
✔✔The Executive Agent for the Department of Defense Directive number 3216.1 is the
_____
a. Director, Defense Research and Engineering
b. Secretary of the Army
c. Commander, US Army Veterinary Command
d. Inspector General
e. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology - ✔✔b. Secretary of the
Army
✔✔According to the 8th edition of the Guide each institution must or should have an
occupational health program in place consistent with federal, state and local
regulations?
a) must
b) should
c) a and b
d) none of the above - ✔✔a) must
✔✔True or False: Institution procuring animal must have lawful procedures in place as
well as procedures for compliance with animal transportation regulations to include
international requirements. - ✔✔True
✔✔Programs for medical evaluation preventative medicine include all the following
except:
a) pre-employment evaluation
b) health history
c) procedures for reporting and treating injuries and allergies, including bites and
accidents
d) Zoonosis surveillance
e) Institutions must consider confidentiality and other legal factors
f) Pre-employment serum samples
g) None of the above - ✔✔g) Nove of the above
✔✔Which of the following is not typically a function of the IACUC?
A. Investigate allegations of animal mistreatment, and suspend approved research if
conducted out of compliance.
B. Communicate with the Institutional Official in matters pertaining to the animal care
and use program.
C. Review and score scientific value for animal protocols submitted.
,D. Review and approve proposed animal research. - ✔✔C. Review and score scientific
value for animal protocols submitted.
✔✔Which of the following is a required member of the IACUC?
A. Institutional Official
B. Animal Facility Manager
C. Individual not otherwise affiliated with the institution
D. Representative from a local animal advocacy organization - ✔✔C. Individual not
otherwise affiliated with the institution
✔✔According to USDA Regulations, an IACUC may have no more than how many
members from any one administrative unit?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5 - ✔✔B. 3
✔✔Which of the following statements concerning confidentiality of IACUC business is
false?
A. Trade secrets, processes, operations, and style of work may not usually be revealed
to outsiders by IACUC members.
B. It is against the law for an IACUC member to use information gained during IACUC
meetings to his or her financial advantage.
C. It is unlawful for any IACUC member to release certain confidential information about
the research facility in some situations.
D. Confidentiality requirements prohibit IACUC members from reporting violations of the
Animal Welfare Act Regulations or PHS Policy. - ✔✔D. Confidentiality requirements
prohibit IACUC members from reporting violations of the Animal Welfare Act
Regulations or PHS Policy.
✔✔What do the Animal Welfare Act Regulations state about IACUC members who
report violations to USDA?
A. They may be subjected to reprisals if in violation of local IACUC policy.
B. They may be subjected to reprisals if contact with USDA is not approved by IACUC
Chair.
C. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against them or subject them to
reprisals.
D. Local institutional policy can discourage them from reporting violations of the
regulations to USDA. - ✔✔C. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against
them or subject them to reprisals.
✔✔OLAW recommends which of the following reporting lines within an animal care and
use program?
A. IACUC reports to the Attending Veterinarian
B. Attending Veterinarian reports to the Institutional Official
, C. Institutional Official reports to the IACUC
D. Attending Veterinarian reports to the IACUC - ✔✔B. Attending Veterinarian reports to
the Institutional Official
✔✔Which of the following statements about OLAW's guidance on the use of carbon
dioxide as a euthanasia agent is false?
A. Carbon dioxide must be supplied only from compressed gas cylinders.
B. Chambers should be pre-filled to lessen animal anxiety when placed inside.
C. Death must be verified before disposal of the carcass.
D. Unintended recovery of animals after CO2 euthanasia must be reported to OLAW. -
✔✔A. Carbon dioxide must be supplied only from compressed gas cylinders.
✔✔Which of the following statements about IACUC suspensions of animal activities is
false?
A. USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow the chairperson or
another IACUC member to suspend an animal activity on behalf of the IACUC.
B. Once the IACUC suspends an activity, it must report the suspension to the IO, who
must report it to regulatory agencies.
C. A majority of a quorum must vote at a convened meeting to suspend an activity.
D. An institutional official can suspend an activity without agreement by the IACUC. -
✔✔A. USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow the chairperson or
another IACUC member to suspend an animal activity on behalf of the IACUC.
✔✔When reporting an IACUC suspension of an animal activity, the IACUC should:
A. Limit disclosure of the facts to the absolute minimum necessary to prevent
institutional embarrassment.
B. Report the suspension as soon as possible to the regulatory authorities.
C. Notify regulatory authorities no later than one year after the suspension.
D. Notify regulatory authorities no earlier than 3 months after a suspension to ensure
that a complete investigation has occurred. - ✔✔B. Report the suspension as soon as
possible to the regulatory authorities.
✔✔Which of the following statements regarding the process of polling IACUC members
via email is true?
A. Polling via email can be used to achieve a quorum if the IACUC does not have a
quorum during a convened meeting.
B. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC suspension of an animal activity out of
compliance.
C. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC approval of a protocol during a
convened meeting.
D. Polling via email can be used to allow the IACUC members to call for full committee
review when using the designated reviewer system. - ✔✔D. Polling via email can be
used to allow the IACUC members to call for full committee review when using the
designated reviewer system.
