ZooBioS24 In-Class Midterm Practice

If someone records ad lib observations and then converts their notes into scored focal animal samples based on a standardized ethogram after the session they are introducing significant bias and misrepresenting their methods.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is true because converting ad lib observations into scored focal animal samples introduces bias and misrepresents the methods used.

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ZooBio

Behavioral Data

Choose the simplest and most reliable method to capture patterns in common, state behaviors.

• Instantaneous/Scan/Interval Sampling

• Instantaneous All Occurrence Sampling

• Any of the above

• Continuous Focal Animal Sampling

• Continuous All Occurrence Sampling

Answer explanation

Instantaneous/Scan/Interval Sampling is the simplest and most reliable method to capture patterns in common, state behaviors.

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ZooBio

Behavioral Data

Choose the simplest and most reliable method to capture patterns in rare, event behaviors.

• Instantaneous/Scan/Interval Sampling

• Continuous Focal Animal Sampling

• All Occurrence Sampling

• Any of the above

• None of the above

Answer explanation

All Occurrence Sampling is the simplest and most reliable method to capture patterns in rare, event behaviors by recording every instance of the behavior without any predetermined intervals or criteria.

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ZooBio

Behavioral Data

Which method did the researchers use to collect the data represented by this figure?

• Continuous

• Instantaneous

• Ad Lib

• Any of the above

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The researchers used the Continuous method to collect the data represented by this figure, as indicated by the correct answer choice.

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Behavioral Data

The AZA hires a full time chair to direct which of the following committees?

• Accreditation

• None of the above

• Government Affairs

• Animal Health

• Diversity

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'None of the above' because the AZA does not hire a full-time chair to direct any of the listed committees.

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AZA

Every SSP (Species Survival Plan) must fill a precise number of advisor positions.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer is False because not every SSP must fill a precise number of advisor positions, it can vary based on the specific plan and circumstances.

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ZooBio

AZA

Under the newly re-imagined SSP framework, all leadership and authority must be in the AZA.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is true because the newly re-imagined SSP framework mandates that all leadership and authority must be in the AZA.

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ZooBio

AZA

Under the newly re-imagined SSP framework, species must be housed at 3 or more AZA facilities.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct choice is False because under the newly re-imagined SSP framework, species must be housed at 15 or more AZA facilities, not 3 or more.

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ZooBio

AZA

Under the newly re-imagined SSP framework, breeding must exceed acquisitions.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Breeding exceeding acquisitions is a requirement under the new SSP framework, making the statement true.

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ZooBio

AZA

Under the newly re-imagined SSP framework, an animal must be Endangered to be an SSP.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer is False because the newly re-imagined framework places no in situ requirements.

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AZA