CPIA Exam STUDYGUIDE NEWEST 2025
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Which of the following is a required member of the IACUC?
A. Institutional Official
B. Animal Facility Manager
C. Individual not otherwise affiliated with the institution
D. Representative from a local animal advocacy organization
Correct Answer C. Individual not otherwise affiliated with the
institution
According to USDA Regulations, an IACUC may have no more
than how many members from any one administrative unit?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5 Correct Answer B. 3
Which of the following statements concerning confidentiality of
IACUC business is false?
A. Trade secrets, processes, operations, and style of work may
not usually be revealed to outsiders by IACUC members.
B. It is against the law for an IACUC member to use information
gained during IACUC meetings to his or her financial advantage.
C. It is unlawful for any IACUC member to release certain
confidential information about the research facility in some
situations.
D. Confidentiality requirements prohibit IACUC members from
reporting violations of the Animal Welfare Act Regulations or PHS
,Policy. Correct Answer D. Confidentiality requirements prohibit
IACUC members from reporting violations of the Animal Welfare
Act Regulations or PHS Policy.
What do the Animal Welfare Act Regulations state about IACUC
members who report violations to USDA?
A. They may be subjected to reprisals if in violation of local
IACUC policy.
B. They may be subjected to reprisals if contact with USDA is not
approved by IACUC Chair.
C. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against them or
subject them to reprisals.
D. Local institutional policy can discourage them from reporting
violations of the regulations to USDA. Correct Answer C. It is
against the law for anyone to discriminate against them or subject
them to reprisals.
OLAW recommends which of the following reporting lines within
an animal care and use program?
A. IACUC reports to the Attending Veterinarian
B. Attending Veterinarian reports to the Institutional Official
C. Institutional Official reports to the IACUC
D. Attending Veterinarian reports to the IACUC Correct Answer B.
Attending Veterinarian reports to the Institutional Official
Which of the following statements about OLAW's guidance on the
use of carbon dioxide as a euthanasia agent is false?
A. Carbon dioxide must be supplied only from compressed gas
cylinders.
B. Chambers should be pre-filled to lessen animal anxiety when
placed inside.
C. Death must be verified before disposal of the carcass.
D. Unintended recovery of animals after CO2 euthanasia must be
reported to OLAW. Correct Answer A. Carbon dioxide must be
supplied only from compressed gas cylinders.
,Which of the following statements about IACUC suspensions of
animal activities is false?
A. USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow
the chairperson or another IACUC member to suspend an animal
activity on behalf of the IACUC.
B. Once the IACUC suspends an activity, it must report the
suspension to the IO, who must report it to regulatory agencies.
C. A majority of a quorum must vote at a convened meeting to
suspend an activity.
D. An institutional official can suspend an activity without
agreement by the IACUC. Correct Answer A. USDA Animal
Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy allow the chairperson or
another IACUC member to suspend an animal activity on behalf
of the IACUC.
When reporting an IACUC suspension of an animal activity, the
IACUC should:
A. Limit disclosure of the facts to the absolute minimum
necessary to prevent institutional embarrassment.
B. Report the suspension as soon as possible to the regulatory
authorities.
C. Notify regulatory authorities no later than one year after the
suspension.
D. Notify regulatory authorities no earlier than 3 months after a
suspension to ensure that a complete investigation has occurred.
Correct Answer B. Report the suspension as soon as possible to
the regulatory authorities.
Which of the following statements regarding the process of polling
IACUC members via email is true?
A. Polling via email can be used to achieve a quorum if the
IACUC does not have a quorum during a convened meeting.
B. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC suspension of
an animal activity out of compliance.
, C. Polling via email can be used to obtain IACUC approval of a
protocol during a convened meeting.
D. Polling via email can be used to allow the IACUC members to
call for full committee review when using the designated reviewer
system. Correct Answer D. Polling via email can be used to allow
the IACUC members to call for full committee review when using
the designated reviewer system.
Which of the following statements about the use of "alternate"
IACUC members is false?
A. Alternates should receive IACUC training or orientation like
regular IACUC members.
B. Alternate members must be designated in advance and not
simply as a matter of convenience on short notice.
C. Alternate members may vote on an issue even when the
regular member is present and votes on the same issue.
D. Alternate members would be expected to vote their conscience
rather than simply representing the views of the regular member.
Correct Answer C. Alternate members may vote on an issue even
when the regular member is present and votes on the same
issue.
Which of these IACUC protocol review outcomes are recognized
in the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy?
A. Approve, conditional approval, and approval pending
modifications.
B. Approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), and
deferred approval.
C. Approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), and
withhold approval.
D. Approve, disapprove, and probationary approval. Correct
Answer C. Approve, require modifications in (to secure approval),
and withhold approval
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