ALAT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the
Animal Welfare Act ✔✔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 ✔✔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? ✔✔Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized? ✔✔AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies ✔✔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 ✔✔exercise;
psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act ✔✔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 ✔✔An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal care
and
use program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit ✔✔An institution unit that ensures compliance with the
GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service ✔✔The body that administers and
enforces
the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
International ✔✔A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research programs
,Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare ✔✔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?
✔✔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
✔✔The
species of animals used the funding sources
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work ✔✔public health organizations,
research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification ✔✔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 ✔✔The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
, What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians?
✔✔Animal
Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this ✔✔American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science
List the two journals that are published by AALAS ✔✔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? ✔✔As a privilege
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions?
✔✔distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs ✔✔cage cleaning, feed and watering,
environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public area
maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI ✔✔Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the
Animal Welfare Act ✔✔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 ✔✔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? ✔✔Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized? ✔✔AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies ✔✔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 ✔✔exercise;
psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act ✔✔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 ✔✔An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal care
and
use program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit ✔✔An institution unit that ensures compliance with the
GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service ✔✔The body that administers and
enforces
the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
International ✔✔A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research programs
,Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare ✔✔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?
✔✔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
✔✔The
species of animals used the funding sources
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work ✔✔public health organizations,
research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification ✔✔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 ✔✔The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
, What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians?
✔✔Animal
Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this ✔✔American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science
List the two journals that are published by AALAS ✔✔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? ✔✔As a privilege
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions?
✔✔distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs ✔✔cage cleaning, feed and watering,
environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public area
maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI ✔✔Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol
