ASSESSMENT 4: Environment and Biosafety Research Ethics Committee (EBREC): Assessment Questions Please provide your details below before starting the assessment: Question Title * 1. Name and Surname: (Required.) Question Title * 2. Staff / Student Number (if you are not a UFS staff member or student, you can enter "NA"): (Required.) Question Title * 3. Department Name (if you are not with a department at UFS, you can enter "NA"): (Required.) Question Title * 4. Email Address: (Required.) Section 1: Module 6, Field Collection of Animal Samples, Part 1 and 2 Question Title * 5. 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 * 6. Which of the following is NOT considered a field source of animal samples? Auction pens Abattoirs Campus-based zebrafish units Game farms Question Title * 7. Working with TOPS-listed species in South Africa requires both researcher permits and facility registration. True or false? False True Question Title * 8. 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 * 9. 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 * 10. What is required to allow a non-veterinarian to perform certain procedures controlled by the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act? Payment of a fee only to the SAVC Submission of a research ethics application Demonstration of competence, confirmed by a veterinarian, and registration Approval by the relevant conservation department Question Title * 11. 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? Different items may require slightly different temperatures The food may cool down the samples too much Mixing samples and food can lead to contamination and health risks The samples will spoil the taste of the snacks Question Title * 12. Which of the following is the best example of non-invasive sampling? Blood draw Ear notch Faecal sample Buccal swab Question Title * 13. Good contamination control protects both data quality and biosecurity. True or false? True False Question Title * 14. Which of the following best minimises risk when working with sedated wildlife in the field? Working alone to reduce confusion Avoiding the use of protective gear to save time Collecting all samples as fast as possible Always working in a trained team with clear roles Question Title * 15. 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 * 16. Contaminated protective equipment can be safely buried at the sampling site. True or false? False True Question Title * 17. How should sharps be disposed of in the field? Left behind after careful burial Placed in rigid containers for safe return Burned on site Mixed with general lab waste Question Title * 18. The main goals during the packaging and transport of samples are to preserve sample integrity and protect people’s safety. True or false? True False Question Title * 19. Which of the following is an appropriate container for faecal samples? Paper envelope Cryovial Falcon tube with screw cap Plastic bag Done
