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.