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Basic Biological Safety Quiz

15 Questions•

Biological Quizzes

Test your fundamental knowledge of biological safety principles, containment procedures, and basic safety protocols. Essential for anyone working with biological materials in laboratory or clinical settings.

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What is the primary purpose of biological safety cabinets (BSCs)?

To store biological materials

To provide protection for personnel, environment, and product

To heat biological samples

To transport biological materials

What does BSL stand for in biological safety?

Biological Safety Level

Biological Security Level

Biological Standard Level

Biological Safety Laboratory

You should always wash your hands after working with biological materials.

True

False

What type of PPE is required when working with biological hazards?

Lab coat and gloves only

Lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and appropriate respiratory protection

No PPE required

Only gloves

What should you do if you have a spill of biological material?

Clean it up immediately with paper towels

Evacuate the area and notify your supervisor

Ignore it if it's small

Pour water on it

What is the purpose of autoclaving biological waste?

To make it look clean

To sterilize and render it non-infectious

To reduce its volume

To make it easier to dispose

You can eat or drink in areas where biological materials are being handled.

True

False

What should you do before leaving a biological laboratory?

Just turn off the lights

Remove PPE, wash hands, and ensure proper decontamination

Leave everything as is

Lock the door

What is the purpose of a biosafety manual?

To look professional

To provide guidelines for safe handling of biological materials

To satisfy regulations only

To store procedures

What should you do if you have an exposure incident with biological material?

Ignore it if it's minor

Immediately report it and seek medical attention

Wait to see if symptoms develop

Clean it yourself

What is the purpose of autoclaving?

To cool samples

To sterilize equipment and materials

To store samples

To transport materials

Eating and drinking are allowed in biological laboratories.

What is the purpose of autoclaving?

To cool samples

To sterilize equipment and materials

To store samples

To transport materials

How should biological waste be disposed of?

In regular trash

In designated biohazard containers

Down the drain

In recycling bins

What is the purpose of autoclaving?

To cool samples

To sterilize equipment and materials

To store samples

To transport materials