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1. True/False - select one answer
It is the responsibility of the facility manager to develop SOPs, but input from the staff who perform the duties should be obtained. |
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Which of the following are responsibilities of a facility manager?
Allocating space and maintaining equipment
Developing SOPs
Monitoring inventory and procurement of supplies and animals
Deciding on policies affecting salaries and fringe benefits |
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Allocating space and maintaining equipment
Developing SOPs
Monitoring inventory and procurement of supplies and animals |
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| One of the responsibilities of the facility manager is to supervise the way investigators plan their studies. |
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Which statement is FALSE regarding the use of a green or living roof?
The growing plants absorb carbon dioxide.
More heat from the sun is released back into the atmosphere.
The waterproof membrane and plants provide insulation for the building.
Storm runoff is reduced and any water that is not absorbed is filtered. |
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| More heat from the sun is released back into the atmosphere. |
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| When obtaining animals for research, the purchase order must include |
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Species, strain, and number approved by the IACUC in the researcher's protocol |
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Which would NOT make an animal facility a better steward of the environment?
Recycling plastic cages
Using energy efficient heating and cooling systems
Replacing toxic chemicals with nonchemical alternatives
Increasing the use of natural resources |
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| Increasing the use of natural resources |
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Which of the following are good reasons to keep adequate records?
It helps motivate the staff.
It helps raise the productivity of the staff.
It helps maintain an efficient overall operation.
It can demonstrate compliance with regulations that apply to the facility. |
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It helps maintain an efficient overall operation.
It can demonstrate compliance with regulations that apply to the facility. |
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| If the rate to house a gerbil for an internal customer is $ 0.80 per day and the institution provides a 30% subsidy and there is a 10% indirect cost rate with the government, what would be the rate for an external customer? |
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.8/.7/.9=1.27
0.80cent divided by the difference if 30% sub which is 70% and the divided by the difference of the indirect percent of 10% which is 90% |
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| What is the standard fiscal budgetary period of time? |
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| What must be the basis of any increase in rates? |
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| When charging for services by time and materials, how are total labor costs calculated? |
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| An hourly rate is multiplied by the number of service hours provided over a period of time. |
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Which statement is true regarding saving resources?
Steam conserves resources better than dry heat.
Older equipment is generally more energy efficient.
Final rinse should not be used as pre-wash for the next load.
Cage washers should be set to the lowest temperature required. |
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| Cage washers should be set to the lowest temperature required. |
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| If the rate to house a rat for an internal customer is $ 1.50 per day and the institution provides a 10% subsidy and there is a 20% indirect cost rate with the government, what would be the rate for an external customer? |
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| What must be done if the accounting system categories needed by an animal research facility are not mirrored by the organization's system? |
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| The facility must adapt to the organization's classifications. |
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Demonstrating compliance can be achieved by which of the following?
Clearly defined goals
Constructive feedback
Safeguarding equipment
Good recordkeeping |
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Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Institutions who subsidize animal care programs can choose to provide more support to one area rather than distribute the money evenly.
Institutions should overcharge for one service to subsidize another.
The same rate should be charged to all researchers who use the same facility.
Per diem charges should reflect the true cost of providing this service. |
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| Institutions should overcharge for one service to subsidize another. |
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| Biosafety cabinets located throughout the animal care facility and procedure areas require Recertification at specific intervals |
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| Under which circumstance does cost containment need to be considered? |
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| When year-to-date expenses exceed what was budgeted |
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| Which is NOT a common way for a facility to charge for a service? |
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| Sliding scale based on labor costs |
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| What is an appropriate starting point for preparing a budget of expenses for the next fiscal year? |
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| The amount of money spent during the previous fiscal year |
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| What is an advantage of using decentralized laboratory animal facilities? |
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| They are generally more convenient for the researchers. |
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| Who is typically responsible for space management in a facility? |
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| The manager in collaboration with the veterinarians and senior scientific staff |
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| Which step should a lab animal facility manager take to ensure that the supplies and equipment purchased meet the needs of the facility? |
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| Justify purchases and educate the purchasing agents regarding the work and needs within the facility. |
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