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AALAS ALAT Certification Final Prep Review
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1
What are the three processes used to either remove or kill microorganisms?
Removal, sanitization, sterilization
Sampling, disinfection, depopulation
Sanitization, disinfection, sterilization
Sanitization, depopulation, sterilization
2
Whenever possible, social animals should be housed:
in the smallest cages available.
with animals of the opposite sex.
individually.
in pairs or groups.
3
Which of the following is an example of applied research?
Using cows for developing a new vaccine for chicken pox
Studying the normal brain function of rats
Observing orangutans in their natural habitat
Testing the safety of a new antibiotic ointment
4
How long is the usual period of time for acclimation and conditioning?
72 hours
48 hours
Ten days
One week
5
Which amphibians are tongueless and must direct food into their mouths with their front legs?
Leopard frogs and bullfrogs
African and Western clawed frogs
Axolotls and newts
Tiger and leopard salamanders
6
Which statement is FALSE?
All amphibians have a cloaca.
All amphibians have a slime layer.
All amphibians require some moisture in their environment.
All adult amphibians are carnivorous.
7
What does the suffix "-oma" mean?
Swelling or tumor
Pain
Disease condition
Of the blood
8
How often must the drop pans of rats be cleaned?
At least twice a week
At least once a month
Once a day
Once a week
9
If a PI wants to use a conditionally acceptable method for euthanasia, who must approve it?
The Attending Veterinarian
OLAW
The IACUC
The USDA
10
Which of the following is an example of basic research?
Studying the normal brain function of rats
Testing the safety of a new antibiotic ointment
Testing a new drug therapy for Parkinson’s disease
Using cows for developing a new vaccine for chicken pox
11
What is the primary source for enrichment for sheep?
Social interaction
Toys suspended in their pens
Leash training
Foraging devices
12
What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans?
Infectious hazard
Plasmosis
Zoonosis
Epidemic
13
PHS Policy applies specifically to which type of research?
Research at USDA inspected laboratory facilities
Federally funded research
Research funded by private institutions
AAALAC accredited research
14
Which of the following is NOT a method of sterilization?
Exposure to chemical sterilants
Washing with a disinfectant soap
Steam under pressure for a period of time
Exposure to ethylene oxide gas
15
What is a sign that neonatal rodents are nursing well?
A white spot on the left side of the abdomen
A black spot on the right side of the abdomen
A black spot on the left side of the abdomen
A white spot on the right side of the abdomen
16
What is the scientific name of the Tiger salamander?
Ambystoma tigrinum
Xenopus laevis
Ambystoma mexicanum
Rana catesbeiana
17
To reduce the possibility of cannibalism, hamsters with newborns should not be disturbed until:
the pups are 10 days old.
the pups are 12 hours old.
the pups are 3 days old.
the pups are 7 days old.
18
What is it called when only
unrelated
animals are mated with each other?
Line breeding
Inbreeding
Outbreeding
Cross breeding
19
Which of the following is usually NOT a sign of pain or distress in a rat?
Porphyrin staining around the eyes
Ruffled fur
Periods of activity during the day
Hunched posture
20
What does the prefix "micro" mean?
High
Low
Large
Small
21
Guinea pigs must have diet that is enriched with what vitamin?
B12
C
D3
A
22
What are the two categories of waste generated in an animal facility?
Wet waste and dry waste
Carcass waste and paper waste
General waste and hazardous waste
General waste and specific waste
23
What does the acronym “SOP” stand for?
Standard operational program
Standard organizational plan
Standard operating plan
Standard operating procedure
24
What is sexual dimorphism?
A baby bird may develop to be either male or female.
A bird may be male at one stage of life, female at another.
The male and female look exactly alike.
Males and females are different in size, feathers, or color.
25
What is an anatomical feature of birds that does
NOT
help them fly?
Feathers
Hollow bones
Fused bones in the wings
Infundibulum
26
Which of the following would probably NOT be a sign of pain, distress, or illness in a bird?
Isolation from other birds in the cage
Ruffled feathers
Being easily excited
Drooped head
27
In addition to having no hair, what is another characteristic of nude mice?
They are diabetic.
They have a deficiency in their immune system.
They are naturally hypoglycemic.
They have ovarian cysts.
28
What type of teeth are the dog’s upper fourth premolars?
Piercing-stunning teeth
Grinding-macerating teeth
Shearing-cutting teeth
Cutting-grinding teeth
29
How are ferrets usually identified?
Ear tag or microchip
Collar and tag
Cage card or collar
Freeze branding or tattoo
30
Which statement is TRUE?
Reptile skin heals very quickly after an injury.
There are many similarities between bird and reptile species
Only a few reptiles periodically shed their skin.
Most reptiles are born live from their mothers.
31
What is an advantage of using stainless steel in caging?
It is lighter weight than aluminum.
It does not rust or corrode.
It does not have to be sanitized as often.
It is less expensive than other metals.
32
What does the pluck test usually test for?
Alopecia
Internal parasites
External parasites
Ringworm
33
Which agency is responsible for enforcing the PHS Policy?
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Food and Drug Administration
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
National Research Council
34
What is a common barbiturate used in euthanasia solutions?
Diazepam
Pentobarbital
Isoflurane
Acepromazine
35
Using the meaning of the root and suffix, what does the term cytology mean?
Study of animals
Study of plants
Study of cells
Study of disease
36
Gavage is a process in which the drugs are _____________________.
put directly into the stomach via a tube or bulbed needle.
applied directly to the eyes, ears, skin, or fur.
allowed to enter the bloodstream more directly.
injected directly into the abdominal cavity.
37
Birds are in the taxonomic class of:
Aves
Mammalia
Amphibia
Carnivora
38
When an animal doesn't release an egg until mating occurs, it is called ________ ovulation.
forced
triggered
spontaneous
induced
39
What is a transgenic mouse?
A mouse that receives new or altered genes
A mouse that has been outbred for 20 generations
A mouse that has a naturally occurring mutation
A mouse that has had genes deleted using technology
40
A bird's wing tip contains the third and fourth_______ bones, which are necessary for flight.
tarsal
metacarpal
metatarsal
carpal
41
Mature bucks (male goats) may show aggression, especially if:
there is a female in heat in the area.
you are offering them food.
they have been handled frequently.
their pen is due for cleaning.
42
Which of the following is not part of the avian reproductive system?
Magnum
Cloaca
Crop
Infundibulum
43
Which of the following statements about fish is FALSE?
Fish will become more docile with repeated handling.
Each tank should have their own set of restraint equipment.
Wet gloves should be worn when handling fish.
General anesthesia can be used when handling fish.
44
What is the most common method used to euthanize a cat?
Injection of an overdose of barbiturates
Carbon dioxide asphyxiation
Decapitation under anesthesia
Intracardiac injection of potassium chloride
45
What is the name of the process that removes undesirable substances from the water for fish?
Reverse osmosis
Autoclaving
Osmotic stasis
Triple filtering
46
How often should sanitization logs be updated?
As each room is sanitized
Once per week
Right before your supervisor does room checks
At the end of each day
47
What fish organ senses vibrations in the water?
Gas bladder
Lateral line
Pineal gland
Gills
48
What type of microbiological status are animals that carry a variety of microorganisms?
Germfree
Specific Pathogen Free
Conventional
Gnotobiotic or Defined Flora
49
One kilogram is equal to approximately how many pounds (lbs)?
2.2
1.1
4.4
3.3
50
To protect their health, ferrets are commonly vaccinated for what disease?
Feline panleukopenia
Avian influenza
Canine distemper
Canine parvovirus
51
In
Xenopus
, what characteristics can be used to identify adult males from adult females?
Males have a protrusion of papillary tissue near the cloaca.
Males are generally pear-shaped.
Males have nuptial pads on their inner forearms.
Males are generally larger.
52
What is the primary method of identification for NHPs?
Ear tags
Tattoos
Leg band
Ear punches
53
What are male and female sheep called?
Buck and doe
Bull and mare
Ram and ewe
Boar and sow
54
Which of the following guinea pig varieties is white in color?
English
IAF
Duncan-Hartley
Strain 2
55
Which method of physical euthanasia is sometimes used for rodent species?
Decapitation
Captive bolt gun
Suffocation
Injecting air
56
Which of the following would NOT be a factor in determining the frequency of cage cleaning?
The vendor which the animals came from
The cage size
The type of bedding in the cage
The species of animals in the cage
57
How often should collection pans under rabbit cages be cleaned?
Three times per week
Twice per week
Every day
Once per week
58
What should you do if you receive a threatening phone call at the animal facility?
Leave the area and report the incident.
Hang up and avoid the phone for at least an hour.
Make a note of the incident in the daily records.
Leave the facility.
59
What kind of an enclosure would an amphibian prefer?
Cool, light, moist
Cool, dark, moist
Warm, dark, dry
Warm, light, dry
60
Which of the following behaviors would
NOT
likely indicate a sick cat?
Excessive licking in one area
Isolation from the rest of the group
Quiet, with a stiff posture
Flattening of back, raising of hindquarters
