ALAT EXAM EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work
ANSWER
public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and
biological product companies
Question 2.
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification
ANSWER
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal
Technologist
Question 3.
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the
exam
ANSWER
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Question 4.
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians?
ANSWER
Animal Care Panel
,Question 5.
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this
ANSWER
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Question 6.
List the two journals that are published by AALAS
ANSWER
JAALAS ( Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative
Medicine
Question 7.
How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the use of
animals in research?
ANSWER
As a privilege
Question 8.
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their opinions?
ANSWER
distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
Question 9.
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs
ANSWER
cage cleaning, feed and watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record
maintenance, room sanitation, public area maintenance, special assignments
,Question 10.
Role of PI
ANSWER
Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol
Question 11.
Role of Research Tech
ANSWER
Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes the data
Question 12.
Role of Lab Animal Vet
ANSWER
Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use
Question 13.
Role of Lab Animal Tech
ANSWER
Performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental factors
Question 14.
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
ANSWER
Primary source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
, Question 15.
Purpose of Animal use protocol
ANSWER
A document written by the PI and approved by that IACUC that describes and justifies the
use of animals for a project
Question 16.
Purpose of PHS policy
ANSWER
Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in research,
research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related purposes
Question 17.
Purpose of good laboratory practices
ANSWER
Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA to validate and document the process of
safety testing
Question 18.
Purpose of standard operating procedure
ANSWER
Written instructions approved by management and used to perform a routine activity
Question 19.
According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the IACUC
ANSWER
the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work
ANSWER
public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and
biological product companies
Question 2.
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification
ANSWER
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal
Technologist
Question 3.
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the
exam
ANSWER
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Question 4.
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians?
ANSWER
Animal Care Panel
,Question 5.
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this
ANSWER
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Question 6.
List the two journals that are published by AALAS
ANSWER
JAALAS ( Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative
Medicine
Question 7.
How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the use of
animals in research?
ANSWER
As a privilege
Question 8.
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their opinions?
ANSWER
distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
Question 9.
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs
ANSWER
cage cleaning, feed and watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record
maintenance, room sanitation, public area maintenance, special assignments
,Question 10.
Role of PI
ANSWER
Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol
Question 11.
Role of Research Tech
ANSWER
Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes the data
Question 12.
Role of Lab Animal Vet
ANSWER
Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use
Question 13.
Role of Lab Animal Tech
ANSWER
Performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental factors
Question 14.
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
ANSWER
Primary source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
, Question 15.
Purpose of Animal use protocol
ANSWER
A document written by the PI and approved by that IACUC that describes and justifies the
use of animals for a project
Question 16.
Purpose of PHS policy
ANSWER
Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in research,
research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related purposes
Question 17.
Purpose of good laboratory practices
ANSWER
Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA to validate and document the process of
safety testing
Question 18.
Purpose of standard operating procedure
ANSWER
Written instructions approved by management and used to perform a routine activity
Question 19.
According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the IACUC
ANSWER
the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
