ASSESSMENT 4: Environment and Biosafety Research Ethics Committee (EBREC): Assessment Questions Question Title * 1. Please provide your name and email address below. If you are a UFS student or staff member, please kindly also provide the following details:-Staff/Student Number-Department Section 1: Module 6, Field Collection of Animal Samples, Part 1 and 2 Question Title * 2. Which of the following best describes the main difference between field collection and laboratory work? Field collection requires less preparation than lab work Field collection requires careful preparation for work outside controlled environments Laboratory work involves more ethical approval than fieldwork Field collection requires fewer permits Question Title * 3. Which of the following is NOT considered a field source of animal samples? Game farms Campus-based zebrafish units Abattoirs Auction pens Question Title * 4. Working with TOPS-listed species in South Africa requires both researcher permits and facility registration. True or false? False True Question Title * 5. Which department regulates the movement of animal samples within South Africa – from a disease perspective? Department of Environmental Affairs Department of Agriculture (DoA) Department of Science and Innovation South African Veterinary Council Question Title * 6. A simple procedure such as swabbing fish for DNA can be performed freely by any scientist without veterinary regulation. True or false? False True Question Title * 7. What is required to allow a non-veterinarian to perform certain procedures controlled by the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act? Approval by the relevant conservation department Demonstration of competence, confirmed by a veterinarian, and registration Submission of a research ethics application Payment of a fee only to the SAVC Question Title * 8. You arrive at a field site and notice that a cooler contains both collected animal samples and snacks for the team. What is the main reason this setup is problematic? The samples will spoil the taste of the snacks Mixing samples and food can lead to contamination and health risks The food may cool down the samples too much Different items may require slightly different temperatures Question Title * 9. Which of the following is the best example of non-invasive sampling? Buccal swab Faecal sample Ear notch Blood draw Question Title * 10. Good contamination control protects both data quality and biosecurity. True or false? False True Question Title * 11. Which of the following best minimises risk when working with sedated wildlife in the field? Always working in a trained team with clear roles Collecting all samples as fast as possible Avoiding the use of protective gear to save time Working alone to reduce confusion Question Title * 12. Which item is recommended to carry in the field when soap and water are unavailable? Insect repellent Bandages Alcohol-based sanitisers or disinfectant wipes Cotton wool Question Title * 13. Contaminated protective equipment can be safely buried at the sampling site. True or false? True False Question Title * 14. How should sharps be disposed of in the field? Mixed with general lab waste Burned on site Placed in rigid containers for safe return Left behind after careful burial Question Title * 15. The main goals during the packaging and transport of samples are to preserve sample integrity and protect people’s safety. True or false? False True Question Title * 16. Which of the following is an appropriate container for faecal samples? Plastic bag Falcon tube with screw cap Cryovial Paper envelope Done
