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Biological Hazards Identification Quiz

15 Questions•

Test your knowledge of biological hazards, their identification, classification, and basic safety principles for working with biological agents.

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What is a biological hazard?

Any chemical substance

Any living organism or its byproducts that can cause harm to humans

Any physical object

Any electrical equipment

Which of the following is NOT a biological hazard?

Bacteria

Viruses

Heavy metals

Fungi

What are the main routes of exposure to biological hazards?

Inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact only

Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, and injection

Only through the eyes

Only through the ears

What is a pathogen?

Any chemical substance

A microorganism that can cause disease

Any physical object

Any electrical equipment

What is a toxin?

A living organism

A poisonous substance produced by living organisms

A chemical compound

A physical hazard

What is an allergen?

A type of bacteria

A substance that causes an allergic reaction

A type of virus

A chemical compound

What is a biohazard symbol used for?

To decorate laboratories

To warn of biological hazards

To identify chemical hazards

To mark electrical equipment

What should you do if you encounter an unknown biological substance?

Touch it to identify it

Assume it is hazardous and avoid contact

Smell it to identify it

Taste it to identify it

What is the primary concern with bloodborne pathogens?

They are expensive to handle

They can cause serious diseases if transmitted

They are difficult to see

They are rare

What is a vector in biological hazard terms?

A mathematical concept

An organism that transmits disease

A chemical substance

A physical object

What is the difference between a virus and a bacterium?

There is no difference

Viruses are larger than bacteria

Viruses require a host cell to reproduce, bacteria can reproduce independently

Bacteria are always harmful, viruses are not

What is a prion?

A type of bacteria

A type of virus

An infectious protein that can cause disease

A type of fungus

What is the primary method of identifying biological hazards?

Visual inspection only

Laboratory testing and analysis

Smell testing

Touch testing

What should be done with biological waste?

Dispose of it in regular trash

Follow proper disposal procedures for biological waste

Burn it in open air

Pour it down the drain

What is the purpose of risk assessment for biological hazards?

To increase costs

To identify and evaluate potential risks and implement control measures

To ignore hazards

To make work more difficult