Microbiology LearnSmart Lab Module 01 Quiz

Question
1

The
ability to distinguish fine detail or discriminate between two very closely
spaced objects is called:

Question
2

Prokaryotes
are generally smaller than eukaryotes

Question
3

Handwashing
is not necessary if gloves are used throughout the lab exercise

Question
4

Laboratory
safety protocols are established to protect which of the following:

Question
5

When is
it crucial to wear protective eyewear when working in the lab?

Question
6

What
type of container should a paper towel used to dry hands be disposed into?

Question
7

Infectious
agents in the laboratory are classified into ______ biosafety levels based on
their ease of transmission and their ability to cause disease:

Question
8

Microscopes
make organisms appear larger than they are. This apparent increase in size is
known as:

Question
9

Your
lab partner has the following items on the lab bench. Which items would you
suggest they dispose of before beginning the lab activity?

Question
10

When
first viewing a specimen using the brightfield microscope, it is recommended
that you begin viewing the specimen with which objective lens?

Question
11

According
to the CDC guidelines, when washing your hands you should scrub with soap for a
minimum of _________ seconds

Question
12

Viruses
can be readily viewed with the brightfield microscope

Question
13

Which
of the following items would be disposed of into the sharps container?

Question
14
Which
metric unit is most appropriate to measure the size of bacterial cells?

Question
15

Immersion
oil must only be used with which objective lens?