ALAT Final Review Questions Flashcards by Stanton Gray

Why should employees with pets in their home be particularly careful in the animal facility?

a. To avoid introducing microorganisms into the laboratory animal colony.
b. To avoid becoming too attached to the animals in the studies.
c. To prevent exposure to radiation and radioactive waste.
d. To avoid picking up microorganisms on their clothing that could be spread to their pet(s).

a. To avoid introducing microorganisms into the laboratory animal colony.

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A kilogram is approximately equal to how many pounds?

a. 1.1
b. 3.3
c. 2.2
d. 4.4

c. 2.2

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Which identification is NOT common with rats?

a. Collars with tags
b. Ear tags
c. Tail tattoos
d. Implantable microchips

a. Collars with tags

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Planned or controlled manipulations within a research study are called:

a. non-experimental variables.
b. experimental variables.
c. designed change factors.
d. non-designed change factors.

b. experimental variables.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Hamsters will urinate and defecate throughout their cage and soil any pelleted food on the cage floor.
b. Hamsters do not build nests as females prefer to give birth without nesting material.
c. Hamsters are fastidious, using one corner of the cage to urinate and defecate.
d. Hamsters must be given feed specially formulated for hamsters.

c. Hamsters are fastidious, using one corner of the cage to urinate and defecate.

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What is the first step to take to try to resolve a conflict with a co-worker?

a. Report the problem to your supervisor immediately.
b. Talk to your co-worker and see if you can discuss the issues and work out the problem.
c. Talk to the human resources department and ask for a transfer.
d. Try to do your work without making your co-worker upset.

b. Talk to your co-worker and see if you can discuss the issues and work out the problem.

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What is the involuntary bristling of fur or feathers called?

a. Alopecia
b. Cyanosis
c. Piloerection
d. Pruritus

c. Piloerection

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When using bleach to disinfect surfaces soiled with animal debris and organic matter, what must you be sure to do?

a. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the surface prior to use.
b. Use a detergent to loosen the debris before you clean it with a bleach solution.
c. Use full strength bleach and scrub for 15 minutes.
d. Use a detergent to loosen the debris after you clean it with a bleach solution.

b. Use a detergent to loosen the debris before you clean it with a bleach solution.

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In a research protocol, what are the humane endpoints?

a. The steps that will lead to the end of the research study.
b. The criteria used to determine which animals will be placed in the experimental group.
c. The criteria used to determine when an animal should be euthanized.
d. The criteria used to search if the study is unnecessarily duplicative.

c. The criteria used to determine when an animal should be euthanized.

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What types of materials must never be autoclaved?

a. Feed and bedding
b. Surgical instruments
c. Flammable liquids
d. Pathogenic bacteria

c. Flammable liquids

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The examination of a dead animal for diagnostic purposes or to determine the cause of death is called:

a. a biopsy.
b. an autopsy.
c. a necropsy.
d. a vivsection.

c. a necropsy.

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What do rabbits produce, and then eat, in order to recycle protein, water, and B vitamins?

a. Night urine
b. Night feces
c. Mucous plug
d. Flank organ discharge

b. Night feces

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Which behaviors do female cats often display when they are in heat?

a. Ears back, crouched posture
b. Back flattened, hind quarters raised
c. Crouched posture, tail twitching
d. Hind quarters low, head high

b. Back flattened, hind quarters raised

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In most institutions, who reviews the animal use protocol at an institution before a study using animals can begin?

a. IACUC
b. Institutional Official
c. OLAW
d. AAALAC

a. IACUC

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Porphyrin is the substance that causes which of the following?

a. Cyanosis of mucous membranes in rats
b. Red staining around eyes and nose of mice or rats
c. Pruritus in mice
d. Alopecia in mice or rats

b. Red staining around eyes and nose of mice or rats

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Which federal agency in the U.S. is the main one to enforce rules or standards related to workplace safety?

a. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
b. Bureau of Labor Statistics
c. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
d. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)

d. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)

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In a disaster situation, the laboratory animals should be evacuated only under which circumstance?

a. Fire personnel have already arrived.
b. The disaster has already been reported to the proper authorities.
c. Evacuation does not jeopardize the safety of the staff.
d. You have been directed to do so by the Institutional Official.

c. Evacuation does not jeopardize the safety of the staff.

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What is the definition of disinfection?

a. To wash away microorganisms
b. To reduce the number of organisms on a surface to an acceptable public health standard
c. To destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth and activity.
d. To destroy all organisms on, and sometimes inside, an object

c. To destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth and activity.

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What are the 3 Rs?

a. Replacement, reliability, reduction
b. Reduction, regulation, reliability
c. Reliability, reassessment, reduction
d. Replacement, refinement, reduction

d. Replacement, refinement, reduction

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What is an unusual feature of rabbits that differentiates them from rodents?

a. They have large size litters.
b. They have peg teeth.
c. They are born hairless with eyes closed.
d. They have seizures.

b. They have peg teeth.

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How would hamsters respond if the room temperature were to drop to around 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit)?

a. They would turn white.
b. They would run around the cage wildly.
c. They would sleep in a hibernation-like state.
d. They would grow really thick, fluffy fur.

c. They would sleep in a hibernation-like state.

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Which of the following would be the most acidic?

a. A solution with a pH of 1
b. A solution with a pH of 6
c. A solution with a pH of 9
d. A solution with a pH of 13

a. A solution with a pH of 1

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1 kilogram equals how many grams?

a. 10
b. 100
c. 1000
d. 10,000

c. 1000

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What nonchemical methods are often used to reduce contamination in animals’ drinking water?

a. Reverse osmosis and ultraviolet radiation.
b. Heating to boiling and cooling.
c. High-voltage electrification and grounding.
d. Acidification and chlorination.

a. Reverse osmosis and ultraviolet radiation.

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What are the three process used to either remove or kill microorganisms? a. Sanitization, disinfection, sterilization b. Disinfection, depopulation, cultivation c. Sterilization, depopulation, sanitization d. Sanitization, starvation, sterilization

a. Sanitization, disinfection, sterilization

When is the hypothesis developed during a research study? a. At the very beginning, when planning the study. b. At the very end, when writing up the results. c. After the animal use protocol is approved by the IACUC. d. Before ordering the animals.

a. At the very beginning, when planning the study.

What is the typical flow of caging and equipment through a cage wash area? a. Animal room to clean side to cage washer to dirty side. b. Clean side to cage washer to dirty side to animal room. c. Cage washer to dirty side to clean side to animal room. d. Dirty side to cage washer to clean side to animal room.

d. Dirty side to cage washer to clean side to animal room.

The separation of newly received rodents from those already in the facility is called: a. isolation. b. quarantine. c. segregation. d. bio-severance.

b. quarantine.

What disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C? a. Osteoporosis b. Rickets c. Scurvy d. Anemia

c. Scurvy

How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility? a. Every 12 months b. Every 6 months c. Every 3 months d. Every 2 years

b. Every 6 months

Which document contains information regarding potential disasters, evacuation, and emergency contacts? a. Disaster Plan b. PHS Assurance c. Animal Use Protocol d. Standard Operating Procedures

a. Disaster Plan

What is ventilation? a. The use of positive and negative air flow. b. The temperature control for an animal’s microenvironment. c. The air pressure of a room. d. The rate at which room air is exchanged with fresh air.

d. The rate at which room air is exchanged with fresh air.

What is the milling date on a bag of animal feed? a. The date the feed was manufactured. b. The date by which the feed should be used. c. The date the feed was shipped from the mill. d. The date the bag was received into the facility.

a. The date the feed was manufactured.

What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans? a. Epidemic b. Virus c. Zoonosis d. Infectious hazard

c. Zoonosis

Which of the following is TRUE about hamster’s sleep/wake behavior? a. Hamsters sleep lightly and awaken easily during the day. b. Hamsters have short periods of wake and sleep all throughout the day and night. c. Hamsters are diurnal animals, sleeping during the night. d. Hamsters sleep very soundly during the day and do not awaken easily.

d. Hamsters sleep very soundly during the day and do not awaken easily.

Puncture proof containers are used in the animal facility to dispose of which items? a. Dead animals b. Sharps c. Used PPE d. Expired feed

b. Sharps

Which controlled substances are the most addictive? a. Schedule I compounds b. Schedule II compounds c. Schedule III compounds d. Schedule IV compounds

a. Schedule I compounds

What term refers to the environmental conditions within a room holding animals? a. Perienvironment b. Isoenvironment c. Macroenvironment d. Microenvironment

c. Macroenvironment

Which of the following is TRUE about certified feed: a. The manufacturer has certified that only a certain percentage of moisture is present in the feed. b. The manufacturer certifies that specific medications have been included in the feed. c. The manufacturer certifies that the feed has been irradiated. d. The manufacturer certifies that contaminants are below a certain level.

d. The manufacturer certifies that contaminants are below a certain level.

What are nonliving items or materials that transmit infectious organisms called? a. Vectors b. Pathogens c. Fomites d. Hosts

c. Fomites

Why is rabbit caging pretreated with an acid solution prior to washing? a. To kill bacteria that can withstand the washing process. b. To deodorize the caging. c. To remove urine scale left from minerals in rabbit urine. d. To make sure all of the hard to reach areas are cleaned.

c. To remove urine scale left from minerals in rabbit urine.

Skin tenting is used to check for what problem? a. Dehydration b. Anemia c. Anorexia d. Hypothermia

a. Dehydration

What is the best description of a mouse outbred stock? a. A line of mice that have been produced with brother-sister matings, where all mice are nearly genetically identical. b. A population of mice that have a maximum number of genetic differences. c. A population of mice whose coat color varies, but are nearly genetically identical. d. A line of mice that are not genetically identical, but have genetics similar to that of identical twins.

b. A population of mice that have a maximum number of genetic differences.

What should you do to safely walk around in an animal room during the dark part of the light/dark cycle? a. Allow the eyes time to adjust. b. Turn on the light while working in the room. c. Use a flashlight to find a path. d. Use night-vision goggles.

a. Allow the eyes time to adjust.

Which of the following animals is a covered species under the Animal Welfare Act? a. Mouse bred for research b. Rat bred for research c. Snake bred for research d. Guinea pig bred for research

d. Guinea pig bred for research

What type of biological safety cabinet provides the lowest level of protection against exposure to biological agents? a. Class I b. Class II c. Class III d. Class IV

a. Class I

What information should be kept in the cage wash temperature log? a. The brand of the temperature test strips and the technician running the cycle. b. The temperature strip test results and the number of cycles run per day. c. The number of washes per day and the number of cages washed. d. The temperature strip test results and the date.

d. The temperature strip test results and the date.

What does the abbreviation “mg” stand for? a. Micrograms b. Milligrams c. Multigrams d. Macrograms

b. Milligrams

Specific gravity, conductivity, and salinity refer to: a. the amount of dissolved ammonia and nitrogen in the water. b. the amount of dissolved salts and minerals in the water. c. the amount of dissolved. CO2 and O2 in the water. d. the amount of dissolved organic materials and wastes in the water.

b. the amount of dissolved salts and minerals in the water.

Amino acids join together to form: a. carbohydrates. b. DNA. c. proteins. d. vitamins.

c. proteins.

Medications that kill lice and fleas, such as pyrethrins, are known as: a. insecticides. b. anthelmintics. c. antiprotozoals. d. antibiotics.

a. insecticides.

What does sterilization do? a. Washes away microorganisms. b. Reduces the number of organisms on a surface to an acceptable public health standard. c. Destroys organisms on an object or surface. d. Destroys all organisms on, and sometimes inside, an object.

d. Destroys all organisms on, and sometimes inside, an object.

What is the acceptable range of humidity within an animal room? a. 50 to 80% b. 40 to 50% c. 30 to 70% d. 60 to 90%

c. 30 to 70%

Animals should never be ordered without: a. an approved IACUC protocol. b. an approved grant number. c. an approved vendor registration. d. the Attending Veterinarian's written approval.

a. an approved IACUC protocol.

If you see 14:10 written in an SOP for lighting in an animal room, this means: a. 14 hours of darkness and 10 hours of light. b. 14 minutes of light and 10 minutes of darkness. c. 14 days of light and 10 days days of darkness. d. 14 hours of light and 10 hours of darkness.

d. 14 hours of light and 10 hours of darkness.

Carbohydrate is stored in the body mainly as: a. glucose. b. adipose tissue. c. glycogen. d. brown fat.

c. glycogen.

Which of the following is a definition of hypoxia? a. An animal experiencing reduced oxygen levels. b. An animal experiencing severe dehydration. c. An animal showing signs of increased body temperature. d. An animal experiencing decreased core body temperature.

a. An animal experiencing reduced oxygen levels.

What is recommended as the first thing to check when a rabbit stops eating? a. The light cycle for the room. b. Expiration date of the feed. c. Odor levels in the room. d. The water supply.

d. The water supply.

Which species are typically not fasted prior to surgery because they do not vomit? a. Dogs and cats b. Rodents and rabbits c. Swine and ruminants d. Old world and new world nonhuman primates

b. Rodents and rabbits

Which of the following is a way to permanently identify a laboratory animal? a. Cage cards b. Ear punches c. Colored markers d. Collars and tags

b. Ear punches

Animal census refers to: a. the number of individual animals or cages per investigator per room. b. the number of each species of animal in the facility. c. the cost of supplying care to the animals. d. the number of animals found dead each month.

a. the number of individual animals or cages per investigator per room.

What type of animals may have digestive problems because they lack bacteria in the intestinal tract? a. Conventional b. Specific pathogen free c. Gnotobiotic d. Axenic

d. Axenic

What are pain-relieving drugs called? a. Anesthetics b. Analgesics c. Anthelmintics d. Antibiotics

b. Analgesics

With CO2 euthanasia, the source of the CO2 gas should be generated from which source? a. Gas engine exhaust b. Dry ice pellets c. Antacid tablets d. A compressed gas tank

d. A compressed gas tank

What does the cellophane tape test used in rodents test for? a. Bacterial infections b. External parasites c. Fungal infections d. Internal parasites

b. External parasites

What is the best way to perform bird cage manipulations? a. With room lights as bright as possible. b. Move quickly and use large gestures. c. Use a loud noise to distract birds for cage cleaning. d. Slowly and deliberately.

d. Slowly and deliberately.

How often should dog feed and water bowls be sanitized? a. Every week b. Every day c. Every two weeks d. Once monthly

b. Every day

The metric system is based on powers of: a. 10 b. 100 c. 10,000 d. 1,000

a. 10

Why are sheep, goats and cattle called “ruminants”? a. They have an extra digestive mucous lining, called the 'rumen,' that allows them to ingest foreign material. b. The first compartment of their stomach is called the 'rumen' which allows them to digest plant material. c. They have a simple stomach and large cecum, called the 'rumen'. d. They ruminate, which means they spend a lot of time drinking and urinating.

b. The first compartment of their stomach is called the 'rumen' which allows them to digest plant material.

If you give an animal a drug treatment, where should you record it? a. In the animal's health record. b. On the room check record. c. In a log sheet in the break room. d. In the animal shipment record.

a. In the animal's health record.

If a carcass will be necropsied, where should it be stored until the necropsy can be performed? a. In a refrigerator to prevent decomposition. b. In a freezer to prevent decomposition. c. In the necropsy room in the BSC. d. In the cage in which it is found.

a. In a refrigerator to prevent decomposition.

What is the gestation period length of the rat? a. 15-19 days b. 21-23 days c. 24-28 days d. 30-33 days

b. 21-23 days

What is different about guinea pig neonates, compared to rats and mice? a. They are altricial. b. They are precocial. c. They can only breed during the winter months. d. They only give birth to one baby at a time.

b. They are precocial.

Which of the following is a conditionally acceptable physical method of euthanasia used with small rodents? a. Vertebral disarticulation b. Penetrating captive bolt gun c. Carbon dioxide asphyxiation d. Cervical dislocation

d. Cervical dislocation

When handling gerbils, you must be cautious because they have a tendency to: a. injure themselves. b. urinate. c. bite. d. jump.

d. jump.

In most female birds: a. the gizzard is nonfunctional. b. egg incubation occurs in the cloaca. c. fertilization occurs externally. d. only the left ovary is functional.

d. only the left ovary is functional.

What does the word “hypertension” mean? a. High blood pressure b. Low blood pressure c. High stress d. Low stress

a. High blood pressure

Which is a distinguishing feature of a New World monkey? a. Nostrils open downward b. Callous pads on buttocks c. Eyes set close together d. Prehensile tail

d. Prehensile tail

What is it called when an animal contains altered DNA designed to turn off a specific gene? a. Punchout b. Knockin c. Knockout d. Recessive

c. Knockout

What is the type of chemical waste product that must be removed from fish tanks? a. Protein and its byproducts b. Carbohydrates and its derivatives c. Ammonia and its byproducts d. Magnesium salts and ions

c. Ammonia and its byproducts

In relation to rodents, what does genetic engineering mean? a. Genes were purchased from an engineering firm and injected into a pregnant mouse. b. Genes were manipulated in the laboratory and transferred into an animal. c. Rodents were cross-bred and then inbred to create special strains. d. Engineered genes were removed from a mouse and cultured in the laboratory.

b. Genes were manipulated in the laboratory and transferred into an animal.

What is the period of time between fertilization and birth called? a. Conception b. Gestation c. Parturition d. Kindling

b. Gestation

What names are used for the breeding male and female cat? a. Buck and doe b. Hob and jill c. Tom and queen d. Felix and gilt

c. Tom and queen

What breeding method produces animals with minimal genetic variation? a. Outbreeding b. Inbreeding c. Crossbreeding d. Nearbreeding

b. Inbreeding

What is a health problem occurring in cats that should be checked when cleaning the litter pan? a. Kidney stones b. Hair balls c. Impaction d. Hematuria

d. Hematuria

After feeding amphibians live feed, why should technicians leave the room? a. Amphibians may be distracted by the movement in the room. b. Amphibians do not like to eat in front of people. c. Amphibians require total silence while eating. d. Movement around the room can scare the live feed into hiding from the amphibians.

a. Amphibians may be distracted by the movement in the room.

A permanent change in an inherited or genetic factor is called: a. a persistent trait. b. a transferred characteristic. c. a mesogentation. d. a mutation.

d. a mutation.

What is barbering? a. When a dominant mouse chews the fur off subordinate mice. b. A management technique for aggressive male mice. c. When an animal must be shaved before surgery. d. When a mouse loses fur due to alopecia.

a. When a dominant mouse chews the fur off subordinate mice.

What is a good practice to prevent fighting in group housed male mice? a. Put the cage near the top of the rack where the lighting is brightest. b. House young male mice together from weaning. c. Don't disturb the cage for 24 hours after combining mice. d. Add additional food to the cage.

b. House young male mice together from weaning.

Since gerbil pups begin eating solid food many days before they are weaned, what should technicians be sure to do? a. Place feed pellets on the cage floor. b. Provide them with juvenile rodent diet, available commercially. c. Provide them with apples or orange slices. d. Put them in special cages with food hoppers that are on the cage floor.

a. Place feed pellets on the cage floor.

Which item is a necessary component of all bird diets? a. Fruit b. Grit c. Live insects d. Grasses

b. Grit

If pigs are housed individually, they should be able to: a. have daily exercise outside their pens. b. have daily training exercises with their handlers. c. have snout contact with other pigs. d. have daily visits with other pigs.

c. have snout contact with other pigs.

What is the meaning of the word nocturnal? a. Active during the day b. Active at dawn and dusk c. Active during the night d. Active all throughout the 24-hour day/night

c. Active during the night

How should a bird be released? a. Toss into the air where there is plenty of clearance b. Place on floor and withdraw hands c. Place on a perch d. Open hands and release at cage door

b. Place on floor and withdraw hands

Which of the following is NOT a sign that a mouse might be sick? a. Sleeping during the daytime b. Ruffled fur c. Hunched posture d. Red stains around eyes or nose

a. Sleeping during the daytime

What method of rat restraint is appropriate for brief handling? a. Pick up the rat by scooping it up with the corner of the cage lid b. Pick up the rat by the very end of the tail c. Pick up the rat by the rear leg d. Pick up the rat by the base of the tail

d. Pick up the rat by the base of the tail

How does environmental enrichment benefit NHPs in the laboratory? a. It provides daily exercise, which is required by the AWA. b. It provides vitamin C in their diet. c. It isolates them from other NHPs. d. It encourages species-specific behaviors.

d. It encourages species-specific behaviors.

What is unusual about gerbil mating? a. They are polyestrus. b. They usually only have 1 pup per litter. c. They generally only mate with the same animal throughout life. d. They will only mate with an animal once.

c. They generally only mate with the same animal throughout life.

What terms are used for male and female guinea pigs? a. Ram and ewe b. Boar and sow c. Buck and doe d. Hob and jill

b. Boar and sow

What is the best solution for a rat with incisors that have failed to wear down normally? a. The animal can be fed powdered food b. The teeth can be pulled c. The teeth can be clipped d. The animal should be euthanized

c. The teeth can be clipped

What is a recommended technique for approaching an unfamiliar dog? a. Crouch slightly and pat your leg quickly. b. Slowly come up behind and slip a rope over its head. c. Crouch to dog's height, speak softly, extend your hand. d. Corner the dog and put a leash around its neck.

c. Crouch to dog's height, speak softly, extend your hand.

Which of the following is an anatomical feature of hamsters? a. Expandable cheek pouches b. Four-compartment stomach c. Extra long tail d. Peg teeth

a. Expandable cheek pouches

Newborn pigs are very sensitive to what? a. Loud noises b. Cold temperatures c. High humidity d. Vibrations in the environment

b. Cold temperatures

What method is preferred for sanitizing the primary enclosures of amphibians? a. Manual cleaning without detergents or disinfectants followed by autoclaving b. Manual cleaning with detergents and disinfectants c. Automated cleaning in a cage washer with detergents and a 180°F final rinse d. No sanitization

a. Manual cleaning without detergents or disinfectants followed by autoclaving

What do gerbils use for territorial marking and pup identification? a. Their flank organ b. Their ventral marking gland c. Their parotid gland d. Their pheromone spot

b. Their ventral marking gland

If frightened, what might a guinea pig do? a. Have a seizure b. Urinate profusely c. Stampede (run in all directions) d. Bite aggressively

c. Stampede (run in all directions)

Which of the following MUST be provided to reptiles? a. A raised resting surface, such as a small resting board b. A flowing water source such as circulating water bath c. Climbing surfaces, such as rocks or wood chunks d. A heat source, such as heat lamp or warming rock

d. A heat source, such as heat lamp or warming rock

In addition to a litter pan and adequate space, what else must caging for cats include? a. An elevated resting board b. A scratching post c. A hammock d. A nestbox

a. An elevated resting board

How often should sheep and goats have their hooves trimmed? a. Every 3 months b. Every 6 months c. Once per year d. Once per month

a. Every 3 months

What is a “brooder” used for? a. Housing young birds until they grow feathers b. Restraining large birds c. Enrichment devices for birds d. Hatching eggs

d. Hatching eggs

As with cats, the USDA requires dogs to have which types of identification? a. Collar with tag or tattoo b. Tattoo or microchip implant c. Collar with tag or ear tag d. Microchip implant or cage card

a. Collar with tag or tattoo

When adjusting automatic waterers for pigs, the water nipples should be positioned just below their: a. mouths. b. shoulders. c. knees. d. abdomens.

a. mouths.

Which of the following is a sign of submission in NHPs? a. Showing teeth b. Displaying rump c. Staring d. Loud vocalizations

b. Displaying rump

What is a “pecking order”? a. The order in which the birds eat their food b. Color patches on the wings c. Social hierarchy, or dominance d. The mating rituals of some species

c. Social hierarchy, or dominance

What is “pinioning”? a. Surgical removal of the distal tip of the bird’s wing b. Removal of the tip of the bird’s upper beak c. Removal of the spurs on the feet of birds d. Clipping of the bird’s tail feathers

a. Surgical removal of the distal tip of the bird’s wing

Why should frogs be handled with wet gloves? a. So the frog's skin doesn't stick to the glove and tear b. So the mucous coat doesn't rub off c. So the frog can maintain its body heat d. So the frog will remain clean

b. So the mucous coat doesn't rub off

In African and Western clawed frogs, what characteristics can be used to identify adult males from adult females? a. Males are generally pear-shaped b. Males are generally larger c. Males have nuptial pads on their inner forearms d. Males have a protrusion of papillary tissue near the cloaca

c. Males have nuptial pads on their inner forearms

What are the three main types of holding systems for fish? a. Closed, recirculating, and flow-through b. Open, closed, and flow-through c. Recirculating, temperate, and open d. Flow-through, partially closed, and closed

a. Closed, recirculating, and flow-through

Which of the following describes ferret behavior when waking from sleep? a. They are difficult to wake up, then will run about the cage wildly for several minutes. b. They sleep very lightly and awake easily, then vocalize loudly. c. They awaken easily, then yawn for several minutes after waking up. d. They may be difficult to wake up, then once awake shiver for several minutes.

d. They may be difficult to wake up, then once awake shiver for several minutes.

Which of the following is particularly important for horses? a. A source of heat b. Protein c. Confinement d. Exercise

d. Exercise

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