CPIA Exam Study Real Questions And Answers

CPIA Exam Study Real Questions And Answers 

In which of the following circumstances may animal work begin before receipt of IACUC 
approval?
A. It is a continuing study awaiting three year renewal and for which the renewal protocol 
has been submitted to the IACUC.
B. It is a small pilot study on non-AWAR species.
C. It is a teaching activity that uses students' personally owned dogs and cats.
D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before IACUC approval. - D. 
There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before IACUC approval.
Which of the statements below about the responsibility and authority of the Institutional 
Official (IO) is false?
A. The IO must have authority to commit institutional resources in support of the animal 
care and use program.
B. The IO must be the institution's Chief Executive Officer or some appointed by him with 
authority to fund resources.
C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended by the IACUC.
D. The IO may suspend an animal activity that was previously approved by the IACUC. - C. The 
IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended by the IACUC.
With regard to conducting official IACUC business, the definition of a quorum is:
A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting members.
B. Fifty percent of voting and non-voting members combined. 
C. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting and non-voting members combined. 
D. Fifty percent of the voting members. - A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting 
members
The proper sequence for a designated member review by the IACUC is:
A. Review materials are sent to all voting members, full committee review is not requested 
by any member, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as designated 
reviewers.
B. Review materials are sent to a quorum of designated reviewers, review results are 
solicited from designated reviewers, full committee approval of results is requested. 
C. Review materials are sent to all voting members, a majority of members do not request 
full committee review, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as designated 
reviewers.
D. Review materials are sent to a quorum of voting members, a majority of a quorum does 
not request full committee review, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as 
designated reviewers. - A. Review materials are sent to all voting members, full committee 
review is not requested by any member, the chairperson assigns one or more IACUC 
members as designated reviewers.
Notifying investigators of IACUC protocol review outcomes in writing is:
A. A common courtesy not required by regulatory authorities.
B. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy only after the minutes 
have been prepared and approved by the IACUC during a convened meeting.
C. Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy.
D. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy only after the IO is 
notified of the review outcome. - C. Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act 
Regulations and PHS Policy.
According to the Animal Welfare Act Regulations of the USDA, when conducting a semiannual evaluation, the IACUC must conduct the evaluation:
A. With at least 1 IACUC member and allow participation by any member who wishes to do so.
B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow participation by any member who wishes to do 
so.
C. With a majority of IACUC members present, including the non-affiliated member.
D. With all IACUC members present. - B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow 
participation by any member who wishes to do so.
Who is given the authority to decide if a deficiency identified during a semi-annual IACUC 
evaluation is significant or minor?
A. The IACUC and IO together.
B. The veterinarian and the IACUC together.
C. Only the IACUC.
D. Only the IO. - A. The IACUC and IO together