CPIA Exam Test Bank: CPIA Exam:
Questions & Answers
USDA-APHIS Animal Care Resource Policy #12 "Considerations of
Alternatives to Painful/Distressful Procedures" states that when a database
search is the primary means of considerations to alternatives of painful and
distressful procedures, that a narrative should include all of the following
except:
A. The name of the databases searched
B. The date the search was performed
C. The specific field of study
D. The search strategy (including scientifically relevant terminology) used
(Ans- C. The specific field of study
Which of the following should be considered a significant change to an
animal use proposal?
A. change in departmental affiliation of the principal investigator
B. change in start date of study
C. change in anesthetic agent
D. change in fluid administration
(Ans- C. change in anesthetic agent
Which of the following entities are required to release information per the
Freedom of Information Act?
A. OLAW
B. AAALAC
C. IACUC
D. HSUS
(Ans- A. OLAW
Training and instruction of personnel must include guidance in which of the
following areas?
A. Effective writing of animal use proposals
B. Proper use of personal protective equipment
,C. Appropriate communication with animal activist groups
D. Research or testing methods that limit the use of animals
(Ans- D. Research or testing methods that limit the use of animals
Which of the following procedures may correctly be applied to Designated
Member Review?
A. The IACUC Chair appoints one member to do the Designated Member
Review.
B. The designated member reviewer is authorized to approve, require
modifications, or disapprove the proposal.
C. All members receive information about the proposal and send their votes
to the designated member reviewer for tallying.
D. Designated member review may be utilized to review proposals when
there is insufficient time to notify the full membership of the proposal
details.
(Ans- A. The IACUC Chair appoints one member to do the Designated
Member Review.
In which of the following circumstances may animal work begin before
receipt of IACUC approval?
A. It is a continuing study awaiting three year renewal and for which the
renewal protocol has been submitted to the IACUC.
B. It is a small pilot study on non-AWAR species.
C. It is a teaching activity that uses students' personally owned dogs and
cats.
D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before
IACUC approval.
(Ans- D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin
before IACUC approval.
Which of the statements below about the responsibility and authority of the
Institutional Official (IO) is false?
A. The IO must have authority to commit institutional resources in support
of the animal care and use program.
,B. The IO must be the institution's Chief Executive Officer or some
appointed by him with authority to fund resources.
C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended
by the IACUC.
D. The IO may suspend an animal activity that was previously approved by
the IACUC.
(Ans- C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously
suspended by the IACUC.
With regard to conducting official IACUC business, the definition of a
quorum is:
A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting members.
B. Fifty percent of voting and non-voting members combined.
C. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting and non-voting members
combined.
D. Fifty percent of the voting members.
(Ans- A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting members
The proper sequence for a designated member review by the IACUC is:
A. Review materials are sent to all voting members, full committee review is
not requested by any member, the chairperson assigns one or more
IACUC members as designated reviewers.
B. Review materials are sent to a quorum of designated reviewers, review
results are solicited from designated reviewers, full committee approval of
results is requested.
C. Review materials are sent to all voting members, a majority of members
do not request full committee review, the chairperson assigns one or more
IACUC members as designated reviewers.
D. Review materials are sent to a quorum of voting members, a majority of
a quorum does not request full committee review, the chairperson assigns
one or more IACUC members as designated reviewers.
(Ans- A. Review materials are sent to all voting members, full committee
review is not requested by any member, the chairperson assigns one or
more IACUC members as designated reviewers.
, Notifying investigators of IACUC protocol review outcomes in writing is:
A. A common courtesy not required by regulatory authorities.
B. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy
only after the minutes have been prepared and approved by the IACUC
during a convened meeting.
C. Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS
Policy.
D. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy
only after the IO is notified of the review outcome.
(Ans- C. Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and
PHS Policy.
According to the Animal Welfare Act Regulations of the USDA, when
conducting a semi-annual evaluation, the IACUC must conduct the
evaluation:
A. With at least 1 IACUC member and allow participation by any member
who wishes to do so.
B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow participation by any member
who wishes to do so.
C. With a majority of IACUC members present, including the non-affiliated
member.
D. With all IACUC members present.
(Ans- B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow participation by any
member who wishes to do so.
Who is given the authority to decide if a deficiency identified during a semi-
annual IACUC evaluation is significant or minor?
A. The IACUC and IO together.
B. The veterinarian and the IACUC together.
C. Only the IACUC.
D. Only the IO.
(Ans- A. The IACUC and IO together.
Questions & Answers
USDA-APHIS Animal Care Resource Policy #12 "Considerations of
Alternatives to Painful/Distressful Procedures" states that when a database
search is the primary means of considerations to alternatives of painful and
distressful procedures, that a narrative should include all of the following
except:
A. The name of the databases searched
B. The date the search was performed
C. The specific field of study
D. The search strategy (including scientifically relevant terminology) used
(Ans- C. The specific field of study
Which of the following should be considered a significant change to an
animal use proposal?
A. change in departmental affiliation of the principal investigator
B. change in start date of study
C. change in anesthetic agent
D. change in fluid administration
(Ans- C. change in anesthetic agent
Which of the following entities are required to release information per the
Freedom of Information Act?
A. OLAW
B. AAALAC
C. IACUC
D. HSUS
(Ans- A. OLAW
Training and instruction of personnel must include guidance in which of the
following areas?
A. Effective writing of animal use proposals
B. Proper use of personal protective equipment
,C. Appropriate communication with animal activist groups
D. Research or testing methods that limit the use of animals
(Ans- D. Research or testing methods that limit the use of animals
Which of the following procedures may correctly be applied to Designated
Member Review?
A. The IACUC Chair appoints one member to do the Designated Member
Review.
B. The designated member reviewer is authorized to approve, require
modifications, or disapprove the proposal.
C. All members receive information about the proposal and send their votes
to the designated member reviewer for tallying.
D. Designated member review may be utilized to review proposals when
there is insufficient time to notify the full membership of the proposal
details.
(Ans- A. The IACUC Chair appoints one member to do the Designated
Member Review.
In which of the following circumstances may animal work begin before
receipt of IACUC approval?
A. It is a continuing study awaiting three year renewal and for which the
renewal protocol has been submitted to the IACUC.
B. It is a small pilot study on non-AWAR species.
C. It is a teaching activity that uses students' personally owned dogs and
cats.
D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before
IACUC approval.
(Ans- D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin
before IACUC approval.
Which of the statements below about the responsibility and authority of the
Institutional Official (IO) is false?
A. The IO must have authority to commit institutional resources in support
of the animal care and use program.
,B. The IO must be the institution's Chief Executive Officer or some
appointed by him with authority to fund resources.
C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended
by the IACUC.
D. The IO may suspend an animal activity that was previously approved by
the IACUC.
(Ans- C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously
suspended by the IACUC.
With regard to conducting official IACUC business, the definition of a
quorum is:
A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting members.
B. Fifty percent of voting and non-voting members combined.
C. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting and non-voting members
combined.
D. Fifty percent of the voting members.
(Ans- A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting members
The proper sequence for a designated member review by the IACUC is:
A. Review materials are sent to all voting members, full committee review is
not requested by any member, the chairperson assigns one or more
IACUC members as designated reviewers.
B. Review materials are sent to a quorum of designated reviewers, review
results are solicited from designated reviewers, full committee approval of
results is requested.
C. Review materials are sent to all voting members, a majority of members
do not request full committee review, the chairperson assigns one or more
IACUC members as designated reviewers.
D. Review materials are sent to a quorum of voting members, a majority of
a quorum does not request full committee review, the chairperson assigns
one or more IACUC members as designated reviewers.
(Ans- A. Review materials are sent to all voting members, full committee
review is not requested by any member, the chairperson assigns one or
more IACUC members as designated reviewers.
, Notifying investigators of IACUC protocol review outcomes in writing is:
A. A common courtesy not required by regulatory authorities.
B. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy
only after the minutes have been prepared and approved by the IACUC
during a convened meeting.
C. Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS
Policy.
D. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy
only after the IO is notified of the review outcome.
(Ans- C. Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and
PHS Policy.
According to the Animal Welfare Act Regulations of the USDA, when
conducting a semi-annual evaluation, the IACUC must conduct the
evaluation:
A. With at least 1 IACUC member and allow participation by any member
who wishes to do so.
B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow participation by any member
who wishes to do so.
C. With a majority of IACUC members present, including the non-affiliated
member.
D. With all IACUC members present.
(Ans- B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow participation by any
member who wishes to do so.
Who is given the authority to decide if a deficiency identified during a semi-
annual IACUC evaluation is significant or minor?
A. The IACUC and IO together.
B. The veterinarian and the IACUC together.
C. Only the IACUC.
D. Only the IO.
(Ans- A. The IACUC and IO together.
