Animal Welfare & Ethology Practice Test

What does animal welfare refer to?

A. The economic use of animals for human benefit

B. The physical and psychological well-being of animals, including humane treatment, proper housing, nutrition, disease prevention/treatment, and freedom to express natural behavior

C. Only the physical health of animals

D. The rights of humans to own animals

B. The physical and psychological well-being of animals, including humane treatment, proper housing, nutrition, disease prevention/treatment, and freedom to express natural behavior.

Which is NOT part of the Five Freedoms of animal welfare?

A. Freedom from discomfort

B. Freedom to express normal behavior

C. Freedom to earn money

D. Freedom from hunger and thirst

C. Freedom to earn money

Which law is known as the Animal Welfare Act of 1998?

A. Republic Act No. 8485

B. Republic Act No. 10631

C. Republic Act No. 9003

D. Republic Act No. 9275

A. Republic Act No. 8485

What is Republic Act No. 10631?

A. Law regulating livestock trade only

B. Amendment to RA 8485 that expands protection to aquatic/marine animals, strengthens penalties, criminalizes abandonment, and institutionalizes AWEOs

C. Law against illegal fishing

D. Law on pet ownership fees

B. Amendment to RA 8485 that expands protection to aquatic/marine animals, strengthens penalties, criminalizes abandonment, and institutionalizes AWEOs

Which agency supervises animal facilities and transport?

A. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

B. Department of Agriculture (DA)

C. Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

D. Committee on Animal Welfare (CAW)

C. Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

Which is NOT a function of the Bureau of Animal Industry?

A. Supervising animal facilities

B. Issuing BAI certificates for animal-related businesses

C. Maintaining the Animal Health and Welfare Division

D. Organizing pet adoption events

D. Organizing pet adoption events

What is the role of the Committee on Animal Welfare (CAW)?

A. To operate animal shelters

B. To formulate guidelines and regulations for animal welfare and review them every 3 years

C. To sell livestock at public auctions

D. To handle agricultural crop protection

B. To formulate guidelines and regulations for animal welfare and review them every 3 years

Under DA AC No. 4, 2016, what is required for all animal facilities?

A. Annual animal welfare seminar

B. Pet adoption program

C. Mandatory BAI certification/registration

D. Free veterinary services

C. Mandatory BAI certification/registration

What do animal transport regulations require?

A. That transport only occurs at night

B. That only land transport is used

C. Humane transport by land, sea, and air with adequate food, water, and shelter

D. No transport of animals is allowed

C. Humane transport by land, sea, and air with adequate food, water, and shelter

Euthanasia and slaughter regulations require:

A. That animals be processed as quickly as possible

B. That slaughter only happen on weekends

C. Humane procedures approved and monitored by the Committee on Animal Welfare

D. That only veterinarians can handle livestock

C. Humane procedures approved and monitored by the Committee on Animal Welfare (CAW)

Who are Animal Welfare Enforcement Officers (AWEOs)?

A. People who train animals for entertainment

B. Volunteers who feed stray animals

C. Trained and deputized individuals who enforce animal welfare laws, conduct rescues, and apprehend violators

D. Farmers certified in animal handling

C. Trained and deputized individuals who enforce animal welfare laws, conduct rescues, and apprehend violators

Which of the following is a prohibited act under RA 8485 as amended by RA 10631?

A. Keeping pets indoors

B. Owning exotic pets with permits

C. Organizing dogfights or horsefights

D. Selling pet supplies

C. Organizing dogfights or horsefights

13. Penalties for violating animal welfare laws range from:

A. ₱5,000 fine to 1-year imprisonment

B. ₱30,000 to ₱250,000 fine and/or up to 3 years imprisonment

C. ₱100,000 to ₱500,000 fine and/or up to 5 years imprisonment

D. Community service only

B. ₱30,000 to ₱250,000 fine and/or up to 3 years imprisonment

14. When is Animal Welfare Week in the Philippines?

A. First week of November

B. Last week of September

C. First week of October

D. Second week of December

C. First week of October

Which of the following correctly lists the Five Freedoms of animal welfare?

A.

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from discomfort

3. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease

4. Freedom to express normal behavior

5. Freedom from fear and distress

B.

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom to earn income

3. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease

4. Freedom to explore without supervision

5. Freedom from fear and distress

C.

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from discomfort

3. Freedom to roam anywhere

4. Freedom to express normal behavior

5. Freedom from boredom

D.

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from discomfort

3. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease

4. Freedom to be adopted

5. Freedom from fear of humans

A.

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from discomfort

3. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease

4. Freedom to express normal behavior

5. Freedom from fear and distress

Which is the correct way to cite the Animal Welfare Act in its current amended form?

A. Republic Act No. 8485 as amended by Republic Act No. 10631

B. Republic Act No. 8485 as revised by Republic Act No. 10631

C. Republic Act No. 10631 as amended by Republic Act No. 8485

D. Republic Act No. 8485 with amendments from Republic Act No. 10361

A. Republic Act No. 8485 as amended by Republic Act No. 10631

When did the domestication of dogs from wolves likely begin?

A. About 5,000 years ago

B. About 20,000 years ago

C. About 15,000 years ago

D. About 8,000 years ago

C. About 15,000 years ago

Which ancient civilization revered cats as sacred?

A. Greeks

B. Egyptians

C. Romans

D. Mesopotamians

B. Egyptians

The world’s first animal protection law, “Martin’s Act,” was passed in which year?

A. 1824

B. 1922

C. 1822

D. 1882

C. 1822

What does Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) mean?

A. The study of animal evolution

B. Only the companionship between humans and pets

C. Humans influencing animals but not the reverse

D. A two-way relationship where both humans and animals influence each other’s physical and emotional state

D. A two-way relationship where both humans and animals influence each other’s physical and emotional state

Which of the following is NOT a type of HAI?

A. Companionship

B. Work and Service

C. Agriculture

D. Genetic modification of plants

D. Genetic modification of plants

Which of the following is a negative impact of HAI?

A. Reduces stress and loneliness in humans

B. Enhances animal health when treated well

C. Causes stress, injury, or behavioral problems in animals

D. Encourages empathy and responsibility

C. Causes stress, injury, or behavioral problems in animals

Where did the concept of the Five Freedoms originate?

A. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)

B. UK’s Brambell Report in 1965

C. United Nations Animal Charter 1972

D. World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) in 1985

B. UK’s Brambell Report in 1965

Which animals were among the first livestock domesticated during the Agricultural Era (~10,000 years ago)?

A. Horses and chickens

B. Dogs and pigs

C. Sheep, goats, and cattle

D. Cats and camels

C. Sheep, goats, and cattle

The Romans and Greeks used animals for:

A. Farming and religious offerings only

B. Pet breeding and textile production

C. War, sport, and companionship

D. Medicine and sculpture making

C. War, sport (e.g., coliseum games), and companionship

In the Medieval to Industrial Era, how were animals primarily viewed?

A. As spiritual beings to be worshiped

B. As utilitarian tools for agriculture, transportation, and labor

C. As luxury pets for the elite only

D. As endangered species needing protection

B. As utilitarian tools for agriculture, transportation, and labor

Which statement best describes animal treatment in the Medieval to Industrial Era?

A. Animal cruelty was strictly punished in all societies

B. Most animals were kept only for companionship

C. Cruelty was often normalized due to utilitarian use

D. Animals were rarely used in agriculture

C. Cruelty was often normalized due to utilitarian use

Which organization was founded in 1824 to prevent cruelty to animals?

A. WWF

B. PETA

C. RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

D. Greenpeace

C. RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

Industrialization in the 18th–20th century led to:

A. Decline in animal use for food

B. Ban on animal sports

C. Increased animal exploitation and humanitarian movements

D. Decrease in animal domestication

C. Increased animal exploitation and humanitarian movements

Which Philippine laws regulate and protect animals from cruelty, neglect, and exploitation?

A. RA 8485 only

B. RA 10631 only

C. RA 8485 as amended by RA 10631

D. RA 9003

C. RA 8485 (1998) as amended by RA 10631 (2013)

Which is NOT a type of HAI?

A. Agriculture

B. Work and Service

C. Space exploration using animals

D. Research and Science

C. Space exploration using animals

Guide dogs, police dogs, and therapy animals fall under which type of HAI?

A. Agriculture

B. Entertainment and Sports

C. Work and Service

D. Wildlife and Conservation

C. Work and Service

Using animals in circuses, racing, or dog shows is classified as:

A. Work and Service

B. Wildlife Conservation

C. Entertainment and Sports

D. Research and Science

C. Entertainment and Sports

Which is a positive impact of HAI?

A. Animal stress and injury

B. Overcrowded shelters

C. Reduces stress and loneliness in humans

D. Spread of zoonotic diseases

C. Reduces stress and loneliness in humans

Which is a negative impact of HAI?

A. Encourages empathy

B. Enhances animal health when treated well

C. Causes stress, injury, or behavioral problems in animals

D. Improves animal enrichment

C. Causes stress, injury, or behavioral problems in animals

Any maltreatment, neglect, or cruelty in HAI is punishable under:

A. RA 10631 only

B. Local ordinances only

C. RA 8485 as amended by RA 10631

D. Animal Welfare Week Act

C. RA 8485 as amended by RA 10631

Which organization refined and adopted the Five Freedoms globally?

A. RSPCA

B. UNFAO

C. World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)

D. WHO

C. World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)

“Access to clean water and a healthy diet” refers to:

A. Freedom from Discomfort

B. Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease

C. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst

D. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior

C. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst

“Proper shelter and rest” refers to:

A. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst

B. Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease

C. Freedom from Discomfort

D. Freedom from Fear and Distress

C. Freedom from Discomfort

“Medical treatment and disease prevention” is part of:

A. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst

B. Freedom from Discomfort

C. Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease

D. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior

C. Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease

“Sufficient space and proper company” refers to:

A. Freedom from Discomfort

B. Freedom from Fear and Distress

C. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior

D. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst

C. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior

“Protection from stressful environments” is part of:

A. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior

B. Freedom from Discomfort

C. Freedom from Fear and Distress

D. Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease

C. Freedom from Fear and Distress

Which IRR rule covers mandatory feeding standards?

A. Rule 6.1

B. Rule 6.4

C. Rule 6.3

D. Rule 6.6

C. Rule 6.3

Which IRR rule requires sanitary and safe facilities?

A. Rule 6.3

B. Rule 6.4

C. Rule 6.5

D. Rule 6.1

B. Rule 6.4

Which IRR rule enforces veterinary care?

A. Rule 6.3

B. Rule 6.4

C. Rule 6.5

D. Rule 6.6

C. Rule 6.5

Which IRR rule mandates space and enrichment for animals?

A. Rule 6.3

B. Rule 6.4

C. Rule 6.6

D. Rule 6.5

C. Rule 6.6

Which IRR rule protects animals from stressful environments?

A. Rule 6.3

B. Rule 6.1

C. Rule 6.5

D. Rule 6.6

B. Rule 6.1

Which body issues and reviews guidelines ensuring the Five Freedoms?

A. Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

B. Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

C. Committee on Animal Welfare (CAW)

D. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

C. Committee on Animal Welfare (CAW)

Which agency regulates animal facilities and enforces compliance?

A. DENR

B. PAWS

C. Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

D. Department of Health (DOH)

C. Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

Who are AWEOs?

A. Government veterinarians only

B. Farmers with animal handling experience

C. Trained volunteers and officers authorized to report and stop abuse

D. Members of private pet clubs

C. Trained volunteers and officers authorized to report and stop abuse

Which is NOT one of the Five Freedoms?

A. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease

B. Freedom to express normal behavior

C. Freedom to own property

D. Freedom from fear and distress

C. Freedom to own property

Which Philippine regulation lists the Five Freedoms?

A. DA AO No. 13 (2010)

B. RA 10631, Sec. 10

C. Revised IRR of RA 8485, General Provisions

D. RA 9003

C. Revised IRR of RA 8485, General Provisions

What is Republic Act No. 8485?

A. Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Act

B. Livestock Production Act

C. Animal Welfare Act of 1998

D. Wildlife Conservation Act

C. Animal Welfare Act of 1998

Which is NOT a provision of RA 8485?

A. Registration and regulation of animal facilities by BAI

B. Prohibition of cruelty, maltreatment, and exploitation

C. Criminalizing animal abandonment

D. Promotion of humane treatment of animals

C. Criminalizing animal abandonment

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RA 10631 does NOT include which of the following?

A. Expanded protection to aquatic/marine animals

B. Stronger penalties for violations

C. Criminalization of animal abandonment

D. Regulation of livestock feed imports

D. Regulation of livestock feed imports

Which agency supervises animal facilities and transport?

A. Department of Agriculture (DA)

B. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

C. Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

D. Committee on Animal Welfare (CAW)

C. Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

Which is NOT a function of the BAI?

A. Supervising animal transport

B. Issuing certificates for animal-related businesses

C. Creating laws for animal protection

D. Maintaining the Animal Health and Welfare Division

C. Creating laws for animal protection

Which group formulates guidelines and reviews animal welfare policies every 3 years?

A. Department of Agriculture

B. Committee on Animal Welfare (CAW)

C. Bureau of Animal Industry

D. Animal Welfare Enforcement Officers (AWEOs)

B. Committee on Animal Welfare (CAW)

How many members compose the CAW?

A. 10

B. 12

C. 14

D. 16

C. 14

Which regulation covers humane animal transport by land, sea, and air?

A. RA 8485 as amended by RA 10631

B. DA AO No. 13 (2010)

C. DA AO No. 19 (2006), No. 02 (2002), and No. 43 (1999)

D. BAI Memo No. 5 (2015)

C. DA AO No. 19 (2006), No. 02 (2002), and No. 43 (1999)

Which regulation specifies humane euthanasia and slaughter procedures?

A. RA 10631

B. DA AO No. 19 (2006)

C. DA AO No. 13 (2010) and No. 18 (2008)

D. Revised IRR Rule 6.1

C. DA AO No. 13 (2010) and No. 18 (2008)

Which of the following is NOT prohibited under RA 8485/RA 10631?

A. Animal fights like dogfights and horsefights

B. Cruel transport or confinement

C. Abandoning animals without care

D. Selling pets in registered pet shops

D. Selling pets in registered pet shops

Which RA section details prohibited acts?

A. RA 10631 Sec. 1–5

B. RA 8485 Sec. 10–15

C. RA 8485 and RA 10631 Sec. 6–9

D. RA 9003 Sec. 3–6

C. RA 8485 and RA 10631 Sec. 6–9

Which factor increases penalties for violations?

A. If the animal is endangered

B. If the act involves imported breeds

C. If it is syndicated or involves public officers

D. If the offender is under 18

C. If it is syndicated or involves public officers

How does the law promote animal welfare education?

A. By funding school feeding programs for pets

B. By requiring animal welfare in all subjects

C. By encouraging seminars and information campaigns

D. By organizing annual pet fairs

C. By encouraging seminars and information campaigns

What is ethology?

A. The study of animal anatomy in controlled laboratory conditions

B. The scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in natural conditions

C. The study of animal diseases and their treatments

D. The art of training animals for entertainment purposes

B. The scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in natural conditions

Why is understanding species-specific behavior important?

A. It makes animals easier to sell

B. It allows humans to identify stress, discomfort, and abnormal patterns

C. It reduces the cost of animal maintenance

D. It is required only for exotic animals

B. It allows humans to identify stress, discomfort, and abnormal patterns

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral indicator of animal welfare?

A. Willingness to eat

B. Posture and movement

C. Interaction with conspecifics

D. Amount of money spent on the animal

D. Amount of money spent on the animal

Under RA 8485 (as amended), which of the Five Freedoms relates to ethology?

A. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst

B. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior

C. Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease

D. Freedom from Discomfort

B. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior

Which is an example of instinctive behavior?

A. Learning to fetch a ball

B. Grooming in animals

C. Avoiding a hot surface after getting burned once

D. Responding to a trainer’s whistle

B. Grooming in animals

A behavior acquired through experience, such as a dog learning commands, is called:

A. Instinctive behavior

B. Learned behavior

C. Social behavior

D. Comfort behavior

B. Learned behavior

Which type of behavior involves grooming, dust bathing, and stretching?

A. Social behavior

B. Comfort behavior

C. Flight and avoidance

D. Aggression and dominance

B. Comfort behavior

Aggressive behavior in animals may indicate:

A. Fear, overcrowding, or poor handling

B. Proper social hierarchy

C. Good training

D. Abundance of food

A. Fear, overcrowding, or poor handling

Repetitive behaviors such as pacing in a cage are called:

A. Dominance displays

B. Instinctive acts

C. Stereotypies

D. Comfort behaviors

C. Stereotypies

Sheep have a strong:

A. Territorial instinct

B. Flocking instinct

C. Solitary instinct

D. Hunting instinct

B. Flocking instinct

Which is a sign of poor welfare in goats?

A. Climbing on platforms

B. Vocalization and escape attempts

C. Grazing in open fields

D. Seeking shelter from rain

B. Vocalization and escape attempts

Cattle welfare needs include:

A. Platforms for climbing

B. Consistent feeding routines

C. Hiding spaces

D. Sand baths

B. Consistent feeding routines

Which animal requires wallowing or bathing areas for proper welfare?

A. Horse

B. Goat

C. Buffalo

D. Chicken

C. Buffalo

Horses are:

A. Solitary carnivores

B. Highly social prey animals

C. Aggressive hunters

D. Naturally sedentary

B. Highly social prey animals

Which is a welfare need for chickens?

A. Swimming pools

B. Dust-bathing areas

C. Grooming by humans

D. Leashes for walking

B. Dust-bathing areas

Excessive barking and tail-chasing in dogs may indicate:

A. Good health

B. Poor welfare

C. Normal play behavior

D. Hunger

B. Poor welfare

Cats prefer:

A. Vertical spaces and safe hiding spots

B. Constant human contact

C. Living in large packs

D. Spending most of their time swimming

A. Vertical spaces and safe hiding spots

RA 8485, as amended by RA 10631, requires facilities to:

A. Minimize expenses on animals

B. Provide environments for animals to express natural behavior

C. Focus only on physical health and ignore psychological needs

D. Use animals solely for productive purposes

B. Provide environments for animals to express natural behavior

Which of the following is NOT covered by facility guidelines under Philippine animal welfare laws?

A. Veterinary clinics

B. Kennels and pet shops

C. Livestock farms

D. Video game arcades

D. Video game arcades

Why is understanding ethology important for animal welfare?

A. It allows people to predict animal diseases without diagnosis

B. It helps prevent suffering, improve handling, and ensure legal compliance

C. It is mainly useful for zoo workers only

D. It is optional unless working with endangered species

B. It helps prevent suffering, improve handling, and ensure legal compliance

‼Reminder to check and understand the Ethological Profiles of Common Animals found in Notes 3: Behaviour and welfare‼

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Which of the following is the main goal of assessing animal welfare?

A. To determine how well an animal is coping with its environment

B. To measure how obedient the animal is to commands

C. To check if the animal is profitable for farming

D. To compare the intelligence of different animals

A. To determine how well an animal is coping with its environment

Which is NOT a reason for conducting proper animal welfare assessments?

A. Ensuring compliance with RA 8485 / RA 10631

B. Detecting suffering early

C. Improving productivity and public trust

D. Determining if the animal can be trained for entertainment

D. Determining if the animal can be trained for entertainment

Which category of welfare assessment focuses on body responses under stress or comfort?

A. Physiological

B. Behavioural

C. Environmental

D. Health

A. Physiological

Which category involves checking housing, ventilation, and other physical surroundings?

A. Environmental

B. Physiological

C. Health

D. Behavioural

A. Environmental

Which is an example of a health indicator in welfare assessment?

A. Abnormal gait

B. Feather pecking

C. Signs of malnutrition

D. Ventilation quality

C. Signs of malnutrition

Which of the following is a sign of poor welfare in animals?

A. Active play in young animals

B. Loss of appetite

C. Normal grooming

D. Social comfort

B. Loss of appetite

Excessive vocalizations in animals generally indicate:

A. Hunger or discomfort

B. Good welfare

C. Increased reproductive success

D. Healthy growth rates

A. Hunger or discomfort

In dogs, tail-tucking and whining are signs of:

A. Relaxation

B. Stress

C. Social comfort

D. Playfulness

B. Stress

Which is a positive welfare sign in cattle?

A. Kicking during milking

B. Cud chewing

C. Standing in one spot for long periods

D. Avoiding herd members

B. Cud chewing

Feather pecking in chickens is most often linked to:

A. Comfort

B. Stress

C. Grooming

D. Play

B. Stress

Which hormone is the main measure of stress in animals?

A. Dopamine

B. Cortisol

C. Serotonin

D. Adrenaline

B. Cortisol

What does a consistently high heart rate in an animal indicate?

A. Relaxation

B. Stress, fear, or pain

C. Healthy growth

D. Comfort

B. Stress, fear, or pain

Poor growth rates in livestock often point to:

A. Chronic stress or malnutrition

B. High reproductive success

C. Strong immune function

D. Comfort behavior

A. Chronic stress or malnutrition

Which physiological sign shows good welfare?

A. Steady heart and respiratory rates

B. Hypothermia

C. Suppressed immune function

D. High cortisol

A. Steady heart and respiratory rates