Chapter 1 The Field of Laboratory
Animal Science questions with correct
answers.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit derived from laboratory animal research?
A. Vaccines for infectious human diseases
B. Medical technologies like pacemakers
C. Improved health and welfare of animals
D. Better pest control technologies ANS -D. Better pest control technologies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification. ANS -Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
(ALAT)
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Laboratory Animals Technologist (LATG)
Which mandate or document must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to prepare for
the ALAT technician certification examination?
A. Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
B. PHS Policy for the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
C. AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals and the Animal Welfare Act
D. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals ANS -D. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? ANS -Animal
Care Panel (ACP)
Animal Science questions with correct
answers.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit derived from laboratory animal research?
A. Vaccines for infectious human diseases
B. Medical technologies like pacemakers
C. Improved health and welfare of animals
D. Better pest control technologies ANS -D. Better pest control technologies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification. ANS -Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
(ALAT)
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Laboratory Animals Technologist (LATG)
Which mandate or document must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to prepare for
the ALAT technician certification examination?
A. Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
B. PHS Policy for the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
C. AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals and the Animal Welfare Act
D. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals ANS -D. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? ANS -Animal
Care Panel (ACP)
