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LATG Ch. 3: Facility Management
LATG Ch. 3: Facility Management
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1
What is the purpose of charging a per diem rate?
To avoid compromising animal care
To recover costs associated with housing animals
To determine the time spent on each species
To apply principles to rate setting
2
Which of the following is
NOT
the responsibility of a facility manager?
Allocating space and maintaining equipment
Monitoring inventory and procurement of supplies and animals
Developing SOPs
Deciding on policies affecting salaries and fringe benefits
3
What is an appropriate starting point for preparing a budget for the next fiscal year?
The % of the total budget directly related to animal care
The amount spent by a comparable facility in the same region
The institution’s total budget
The amount of money spent during the previous fiscal year
4
What is generally the most wasted item in an animal facility?
Caging
Bedding
Feed
Cagewash detergent
5
True or False
: Most costs related with operating an animal facility relate to personnel.
True
False
6
T/F
: Input from the staff who perform the duties should be obtained when developing SOPs.
True
False
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Demonstrating compliance can be achieved by which of the following?
Good recordkeeping
Constructive feedback
Safeguarding equipment
Clearly defined goals
8
Which would NOT make an animal facility a better steward of the environment?
Using energy efficient heating and cooling systems
Recycling plastic cages
Increasing the use of natural resources
Replacing toxic chemicals with nonchemical alternatives
9
True or False
: Billing rates should be based on cost.
False
True
10
Which management function most directly affects accomplishment of the institutional mission?
Organizing
Project management
Facility maintenance
Goal setting
11
Which statement is
FALSE
regarding the use of a green or living roof?
Plants provide insulation for the building.
The growing plants absorb carbon dioxide.
More heat from the sun is released back into the atmosphere.
Storm runoff is reduced.
12
True or False
: A manager supervises the way investigators plan their studies.
False
True
13
Which statement is
TRUE
regarding saving resources?
Older equipment is generally more energy efficient.
Cage washers should be set to the lowest temp required.
Final rinse should not be used as prewash for the next load.
Steam conserves resources better than dry heat.
14
T or F:
Installing an automatic watering system can reduce costs in an animal facility.
False
True
15
What is the standard fiscal budgetary period of time?
Four months
Five years
Twelve months
Six months
16
Is animal feed a direct or indirect cost?
Direct
Indirect
17
Which of the following is a direct cost?
Security
Utility costs
All of the Above
Activities related to the maintenance of the animals
18
What is a good approach to inventory control?
Wait until the supplies are used before reordering.
Order supplies on a regular schedule (e.g. every Monday).
Keep a good balance between what is bought and what is used.
Always buy in large quantities to get the best price.
19
Are utility expenses a direct or indirect cost?
Indirect
Direct
20
What must be the basis of any increase in rates?
Workload distribution
Census count
Cost analysis
Cost containment
21
Which is
NOT
a common way for a facility to charge for a service?
Rate per quantity of service
Time and materials
Per diem rate
Sliding scale based on labor costs
