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Biosafety Levels (BSL) Quiz
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Assess your understanding of Biosafety Levels (BSL-1 to BSL-4), their requirements, and appropriate safety measures for each level.
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1
What are Biosafety Levels (BSL)?
Chemical safety standards
Laboratory safety standards for handling biological agents
Electrical safety standards
Physical safety standards
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How many Biosafety Levels are there?
2 levels
3 levels
4 levels
5 levels
3
What type of agents are handled at BSL-1?
Highly dangerous pathogens
Well-characterized agents that do not cause disease in healthy adults
Unknown agents
Chemical agents
4
What type of agents are handled at BSL-2?
Agents that pose moderate risk to personnel and the environment
Highly dangerous pathogens
Chemical agents
Physical hazards
5
What type of agents are handled at BSL-3?
Agents that can cause serious or potentially lethal disease
Harmless agents
Chemical agents
Physical hazards
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What type of agents are handled at BSL-4?
Dangerous agents for which there is no vaccine or treatment
Harmless agents
Chemical agents
Physical hazards
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What personal protective equipment is required at BSL-1?
No PPE required
Lab coat and gloves
Full body suit and respirator
Chemical suit
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What personal protective equipment is required at BSL-2?
No PPE required
Lab coat, gloves, and eye protection
Full body suit and respirator
Chemical suit
9
What personal protective equipment is required at BSL-3?
Lab coat and gloves only
Full protective clothing, respirator, and double gloves
No special PPE
Chemical suit only
10
What personal protective equipment is required at BSL-4?
Lab coat and gloves only
Full body suit with positive pressure ventilation
No special PPE
Chemical suit only
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What type of laboratory facility is required for BSL-1?
Standard laboratory with basic safety features
Containment laboratory
Maximum containment laboratory
No special facility required
12
What type of laboratory facility is required for BSL-2?
Standard laboratory
Containment laboratory with controlled access
Maximum containment laboratory
No special facility required
13
What type of laboratory facility is required for BSL-3?
Standard laboratory
Containment laboratory
Maximum containment laboratory with specialized ventilation
No special facility required
14
What type of laboratory facility is required for BSL-4?
Standard laboratory
Containment laboratory
Isolated containment laboratory with highest level of security
No special facility required
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Who determines the appropriate Biosafety Level for a biological agent?
Individual workers
Safety professionals and regulatory agencies
Laboratory managers only
Chemical suppliers
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