ALAT Regulations and Compliance 5

Question 1

Under the Animal Welfare Act, which federal agency is responsible for inspecting research facilities that use regulated animals?

Accepted Answer

USDA APHIS

Answer

USDA APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) conducts unannounced inspections of AWA-regulated research facilities.

Question 2

The 'three Rs' framework in animal research stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Reduce, Refine, Replace

Answer

The three Rs—Replace, Reduce, and Refine—are guiding principles for minimizing animal use and suffering in research.

Question 3

An IACUC must include which of the following members at minimum?

Accepted Answer

A veterinarian, a scientist, a non-scientist, and a non-affiliated member

Answer

Federal regulations require an IACUC to include at minimum a veterinarian, a practicing scientist, a non-scientist, and a member unaffiliated with the institution.

Question 4

Which document must a research facility file with USDA APHIS annually under the Animal Welfare Act?

Accepted Answer

Annual Report of Research Facility

Answer

Registered research facilities must submit an Annual Report to USDA APHIS detailing animal usage and pain/distress classifications.

Question 5

Pain and distress categories in USDA annual reports are classified using which system?

Accepted Answer

Columns B, C, D, and E

Answer

USDA annual reports use Columns B, C, D, and E to classify animals by the level of pain, distress, or use of pain-relieving drugs.

ALAT - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Practice Test

ALAT - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Practice Test

ALAT Regulations and Compliance 5