Ch1 - The Field of Animal Science

Question 1

True or False: The PHS Policy covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in research, training, experimental purposes and biological testing.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What procedure is usually followed before taking a shipping container of rodents to an animal room?

Answer 2

Spray the outside of a container with an approved disinfectant

Question 3

What is NOT a component of an animal care and use program described in the Guide?

Answer 3

Genotyping procedures

Question 4

Why are cage clamps required on biocontainment cages?

Answer 4

To prevent accidental opening of the cage

Question 5

What regulation specifically protects employees who report significant deficits in a research program?

Answer 5

Animal Welfare Act

Question 6

Which member of the research team coordinates animal care activities and advises on the selection of appropriate animal models?

Answer 6

Laboratory animal veterinarian

Question 7

What mandate or document must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to prepare for the ALAT technician certification examination?

Answer 7

The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Question 8

In 1967, the Animal Care Panel changed its name to what

Answer 8

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science