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WorksheetsZooBioS24 In-Class Midterm Practice
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
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
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
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
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
The AZA hires a full time chair to direct which of the following committees?
Accreditation
None of the above
Government Affairs
Animal Health
Diversity
Every SSP (Species Survival Plan) must fill a precise number of advisor positions.
True
False
Under the newly re-imagined SSP framework, all leadership and authority must be in the AZA.
True
False
Under the newly re-imagined SSP framework, species must be housed at 3 or more AZA facilities.
True
False
Under the newly re-imagined SSP framework, breeding must exceed acquisitions.
True
False
Under the newly re-imagined SSP framework, an animal must be Endangered to be an SSP.
True
False
Which of the following leadership roles ensures the completion and distribution of the RCP (Regional Collection Plan)?
SSP Coordinator
TAG Chair
Studbook Keeper
Advisor
Which of the following leadership roles maintain an accurate record of the histories of all individual animals?
SSP Coordinator
TAG Chair
Studbook Keeper
Advisor
Which of the following leadership roles completes and distributes the Breeding and Transfer Plan?
Institutional Liaison (IL)
Institutional Representative (IR)
Animal Population Management Committee (APM)
How can a facility assure its visitors that it meets national or regional accreditation standards? (Select 3)
Relying on historic assessments
Internal review process
Membership of an association
Undergoing an independent assessment
Meeting pre-determined standards set by an association
Most of the AZA's collaboratively managed animal populations are viable for the long term.
True
False
A population cannot be sustainable if it is not viable.
True
False
Genetic diversity will always decline over time in small, closed populations.
True
False
What are some examples of non-food positive reinforcement options used in target training?
Verbal praise and petting
Withholding enrichment items
Physical punishment
Ignoring the desired behavior
Look at the image and select the true statement.
"A" is identifying the bridge.
"B" is identifying the bridge.
"A" is identifying the positive reinforcement.
"B" is identifying the positive reinforcement.
What is the trainer using as a target in this image?
Flat hand
Whistle
Syringe
There is no target in this example.
Which of the following describes item B in this image?
Target
Reward
Bridge
Punishment
Goal Outcome
Which of the following describes item C in this image?
Target
Reward
Bridge
Punishment
Goal Outcome
The authors of this study aimed to optimize which of the 'Five Opportunities to Thrive' with their results?
Opportunity for optimal health
Opportunity for a well-balanced diet
Opportunities for choice and control
Opportunity to express species-specific behavior
Opportunity to self-maintain
Which of the "Five Opportunities to Thrive" most closely matches the "Freedom from pain, injury, or disease?"
Opportunity for a well-balanced diet
Opportunity to self-maintain
Opportunity for optimal health
Opportunity to express species-specific behavior
Opportunities for choice and control
Which of the "Five Opportunities to Thrive" most closely matches the "Freedom from discomfort?"
Opportunity for a well-balanced diet
Opportunity to self-maintain
Opportunity for optimal health
Opportunity to express species-specific behavior
Opportunities for choice and control
Which of the "Five Opportunities to Thrive" most closely matches the "Freedom from fear and distress?"
Opportunity for a well-balanced diet
Opportunity to self-maintain
Opportunity for optimal health
Opportunity to express species-specific behavior
Opportunities for choice and control
You notice that one of the gazelle under your care exhibits frequent oral stereotypies, especially tongue-playing. What changes would you consider making to the animal's care?
Increased access to natural browse attached to the branch.
Greater space for ranging.
Dental examination and treatment.
Increased access to clean water.
More access to socialization.
Cognition refers to an animal's ability to experience good and bad emotional states.
True
False
An animal's emotional state can be considered as the immediate response to a particular stimulus.
True
False
An animal’s emotional state can be considered as a long-term state (hours, days, weeks) that an animal feels.
True
False
Letter B in this figure describes which behavioral method?
All Occurrences
Interval Sampling
Continuous Sampling
None of these
Letter C in this figure describes which behavioral method?
All Occurrences
Interval Sampling
Continuous Sampling
None of these
Group Scan Sampling
Focuses on comparing the state of every group member at instantaneous points.
Most often used as a supplement to other methods.
Intensive and often limited to a single animal or specific behavior of interest.
May be used as an instantaneous alternative to Continuous Focal Animal Sampling.
