AALAS in a FLASH questions with
answers.
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since what period of time?
ANS -the late 1940's
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization? ANS -Animal Care Panel
(later known as American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____. ANS -Principal
Investigator
Name the three levels of AALAS technician certification. ANS -Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
(ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to prepare for the ALAT
certification exam? ANS -Guide fot the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency? ANS -USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS)
What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for submission to the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA)? ANS -Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
What committee oversees the institution's animal research program? ANS -Institutional Animal Care
and Use Committee
What agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of
Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)? ANS -Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
,True or False. Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). ANS -True
True or False. The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal Welfare Act. ANS -False
What document must be submitted to the USDA every year by an animal facility with USDA covered
species? ANS -an annual report
Upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act? ANS -Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA)
Name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible. ANS -Institutional Official
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies specifically to which type of
research? ANS -federally funded
What document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each research study
involving laboratory animals? ANS -Animal use protocol or animal protocol
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the Institutional Official send to
OLAW about the institution's animal care and use program? ANS -Animal Welfare Assurance of
Compliance Statement or PHS assurance
Who came up of the 3 R's principles? ANS -Russell and Burch
What are the terms described in the 3R's? ANS -Replacement, refinement, and reduction or 3R's
What is the common term for the policy that most institutions have to protect an individual reporting
instances of animal abuse or neglect? ANS -whistleblower policy
What is a disaster plan? ANS -A document that outlines the steps to be taken in response to a disaster.
, ____ is used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system. ANS -periodic
disaster drill
Name three ways to prevent a security breach. ANS -Background checks, ID badges, Electronic access,
check/escort visitors, security cameras, ban personal cameras or recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident? ANS -protecting human life including
oneself
If someone you don't know approaches and asks to be let in the facility, what should you do? ANS -
contact supervisors if you are not authorized to admit any visitors
Name the three key factors for personal protection from radiation. ANS -Shielding, time , distance
Gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of ____. ANS -Personal protective equipment (PPE)
What type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye? ANS -goggles or safety glasses with side
shields
Why should animal facility personnels wear uniforms instead of regular clothing? ANS -to protect
themselves and the environment from exposure to microorganisms, allergens, and toxic substances
Ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the noise level measures at or above
____. ANS -85 decibels
What is the term for a disease transmitted from animals to humans? ANS -zoonosis or zoonotic disease
In case of an animal bite, what are the first two things to be done? ANS -wash wound well with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes and notify your supervisor
What term is used to describe items that can puncture your skin? ANS -sharps
answers.
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since what period of time?
ANS -the late 1940's
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization? ANS -Animal Care Panel
(later known as American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____. ANS -Principal
Investigator
Name the three levels of AALAS technician certification. ANS -Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
(ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to prepare for the ALAT
certification exam? ANS -Guide fot the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
The Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency? ANS -USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS)
What regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for submission to the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA)? ANS -Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
What committee oversees the institution's animal research program? ANS -Institutional Animal Care
and Use Committee
What agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of
Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)? ANS -Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
,True or False. Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). ANS -True
True or False. The Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal Welfare Act. ANS -False
What document must be submitted to the USDA every year by an animal facility with USDA covered
species? ANS -an annual report
Upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act? ANS -Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA)
Name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible. ANS -Institutional Official
The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies specifically to which type of
research? ANS -federally funded
What document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each research study
involving laboratory animals? ANS -Animal use protocol or animal protocol
If research is funded by agencies of the PHS, what document must the Institutional Official send to
OLAW about the institution's animal care and use program? ANS -Animal Welfare Assurance of
Compliance Statement or PHS assurance
Who came up of the 3 R's principles? ANS -Russell and Burch
What are the terms described in the 3R's? ANS -Replacement, refinement, and reduction or 3R's
What is the common term for the policy that most institutions have to protect an individual reporting
instances of animal abuse or neglect? ANS -whistleblower policy
What is a disaster plan? ANS -A document that outlines the steps to be taken in response to a disaster.
, ____ is used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system. ANS -periodic
disaster drill
Name three ways to prevent a security breach. ANS -Background checks, ID badges, Electronic access,
check/escort visitors, security cameras, ban personal cameras or recorders
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident? ANS -protecting human life including
oneself
If someone you don't know approaches and asks to be let in the facility, what should you do? ANS -
contact supervisors if you are not authorized to admit any visitors
Name the three key factors for personal protection from radiation. ANS -Shielding, time , distance
Gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of ____. ANS -Personal protective equipment (PPE)
What type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye? ANS -goggles or safety glasses with side
shields
Why should animal facility personnels wear uniforms instead of regular clothing? ANS -to protect
themselves and the environment from exposure to microorganisms, allergens, and toxic substances
Ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the noise level measures at or above
____. ANS -85 decibels
What is the term for a disease transmitted from animals to humans? ANS -zoonosis or zoonotic disease
In case of an animal bite, what are the first two things to be done? ANS -wash wound well with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes and notify your supervisor
What term is used to describe items that can puncture your skin? ANS -sharps
