ALAT Mock Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Cleaning tools should be stored in what manner?
A.) Against the wall in the animal holding room
B.) Dedicated for each animal room
C.) Stored off the floor in a closet
D
...
ALAT Mock Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Cleaning tools should be stored in what manner?
A.) Against the wall in the animal holding room
B.) Dedicated for each animal room
C.) Stored off the floor in a closet
D.) In the hall near the animal rooms ✔✔ B.) Dedicated for each animal room
When handling gerbils, you must be cautious because they have a tendency to:
A.) Jump
B.) Bite
C.) Urinate
D.) Injure themselves ✔✔ A.) Jump
Enrichment for a ferret may include the following;
A.) Sugary treats
B.) Flavored water
C.) Rubber balls
D.) Plastic tubes ✔✔ D.) Plastic tubes
One ml equals how many L?
A.) 10
B.) 1000
C.) 1/10
D.) 1/1000 ✔✔ D.) 1/1000
What is the VIE identification system?
A.) Visable Impervious ElastomerB.) Variable implantable Elastic
C.) Viable Identifiable Elastomer
D.) Visable Implant Elastomer ✔✔ D.) Visable Implant Elastomer
The average respiratory rate of a cat is ______ breaths per minute.
A.) 9-14
B.) 20-40
C.) 110-140
D.) None of the above ✔✔ B.) 20-40
How often are NHP cages sanitized?
A.) Every 2 weeks
B.) Biweekly
C.) Once monthly
D.) Every day ✔✔ A.) Every 2 weeks
What is a group of sheep called?
A.) Flock
B.) Gang
C.) Herd
D.) Pack ✔✔ A.) Flock
What are male and female sheep called? ✔✔ Ram and ewe
What is the scientific name for the horse? ✔✔ Equus caballus
What is coprophagy? ✔✔ Eating feces
Which of the following statements is not true?A.) For some reptiles digestion is helped by a heat source
B.) Most reptiles defecate 2 to 3 days after eating
C.) As a group reptiles eat virtually all types of food
D.) Most large lizards are herbivorous ✔✔ D.) Most large lizards are herbivorous
What is an unusual feature of rabbits that differentiates them from rodents? ✔✔ They
have peg teeth
What is the length of the gestation period of the rat? ✔✔ 21-23 days
What is a good practice to prevent fighting in group housed male mice? ✔✔ House
young male mice together from weaning
What is the appropriate description of barbering in mice? ✔✔ A dominant mouse
chewing the fur off a subordinate mouse
As with cats, the USDA requires dogs to have which types of identification? ✔✔ Collar
with tag or tattoo
What is the average weight range of adult female mice? ✔✔ 18-35 g
How often should a dog pen be cleaned? ✔✔ Daily
What is an uncastrated male pig called? ✔✔ Boar
What describes a harem mating system? ✔✔ One male is housed with two or more
females and the group is kept together after mating
For which animals is fiber considered a "true nutrient"? ✔✔ Ruminants
What is the most common plastic used for rodent caging? ✔✔ Polysulfone
What is the optimum pH for water in a fish tank? ✔✔ 6-8
[Show More]