Species Percentages

There are 111 species-specific questions on the written exam.

ACLAM Species Weighting	ACLAM Species %	Species-Specific Questions From Written Mock Exam	Total # (%) of written questions pertaining to species	
Primary

	70 + 5%	Macaques: 35, 76, 103, 131, 164, 203
Mouse: 1, 11, 12, 34, 38, 46, 67, 75, 78, 79, 81, 96, 97, 98, 100, 105, 107, 114, 122, 124, 125, 129, 163, 167, 169, 182, 186, 191, 198, 210, 212, 219, 225, 230, 232, 233, 241, 247
Rat: 12, 33, 39, 64, 65, 84, 89, 122, 140, 153, 157, 193, 198, 200, 216, 236, 242
Pig: 53, 159, 160
Dog: 62, 102, 132, 141, 147, 181, 209
Rabbit: 40, 43, 57, 108, 166, 172, 178, 208, 237
	77
(69.4%)	
Secondary	20 + 5%	Baboon: 112
Gerbil: 207, 215
Syrian Hamster: 55, 238
Guinea Pig: 88, 110, 175, 211, 213, 217, 239, 243
Goat: 49
Cat: 72, 147, 231
Ferret: 202, 240
African Clawed Frog: 86, 248
Zebrafish: 71, 189
	23
(20.7%)	
Tertiary
	10 + 5%	Other NHPs: 111, 214, 227, 250
Other Rodents: 59, 63, 201, 204
Other Livestock: 168
Reptiles: 162
Other Amphibians: 3
Invertebrates: 61
	12
(10.8%)	
General Species Questions
	N/A	Rodents: 2, 21, 48, 70, 126, 187, 188, 220
Nonhuman Primates: 74, 118, 128, 218, 246
Hamsters: 68
Birds: 9, 69
Amphibians: 176	17	
Task Percentages

ACLAM Task	ACLAM Task %	Questions From Written Mock Exam Pertaining To Task	Total # (%) of written questions pertaining to task	
Task 1 – Prevent, Diagnose, Control and Treat Disease	18 + 4%	1, 2, 38, 55, 62, 80, 81, 84, 86, 100, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110, 112, 154, 157, 159, 160, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 169, 178, 204, 215, 217, 231, 232, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 241, 242, 244	41
(16.4%)	
Task 2 – Prevent, Alleviate, and Minimize Pain and Distress	12 + 2%	5, 6, 7, 8, 48, 49, 65, 67, 70, 89, 92, 96, 102, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 156, 172, 173, 174, 175, 177, 179, 183	28
(11.2%)	
Task 3 – Provide Research Support, Information, and Services	12 + 2%	46, 63, 103, 111, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 180, 181, 182, 184, 185, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 216, 218, 219, 225, 227, 229, 240, 243, 247, 248, 250	32
(12.8%)	
Task 4 – Develop and Manage Animal Husbandry Programs	12 + 2%	12, 13, 15, 16, 44, 53, 57, 58, 64, 68, 71, 74, 76, 88, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 141, 147, 170, 186, 187, 189, 191, 199, 221, 222, 228, 245, 249	32
(12.8%)	
Task 5 – Execute IACUC Veterinary Responsibilities	12 + 2%	3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 17, 24, 26, 27, 32, 42, 47, 50, 56, 69, 72, 99, 101, 113, 130, 133, 134, 135, 150, 162, 171, 176, 198, 230	29
(11.6%)	
Task 6 – Design and Operate Laboratory Animal Facilities	10 + 2%	18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 51, 52, 60, 73, 79, 82, 138, 139, 140, 142, 143, 144, 188, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 220, 223	26
(10.4%)	
Task 7 – Provide Consultation Governing the Appropriate Care and Use of Laboratory Animals	10 + 2%	14, 22, 25, 54, 66, 78, 83, 93, 97, 126, 136, 137, 145, 146, 148, 149, 151, 155, 161, 165, 224, 226, 233, 246	24
(9.6%)	
Task 8 – Educate Scientific, Animal Care and Ancillary Staff	5 + 1%	28, 29, 30, 31, 41, 85, 87, 90, 91, 94, 152	11
(4.4%)	
Task 9 – Collaborate on the Selection and Development of Animal Models	5 + 1%	33, 34, 35, 39, 40, 43, 59, 61, 75, 98, 153, 200, 201, 202, 203, 207 	16
(6.4%)	
Task 10 – Design and Conduct Research	4 + 1%	36, 37, 45, 77, 95, 109, 158, 190, 205, 206, 234	11
(4.4%)