Lab Safety Trivia Quiz With MCQ

32 Questions | By Rghamil | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 3857

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1.

On your own paper: Draw a diagram of your science room and label the locations of the following: A. Fire BlanketB. Fire Extinguisher(s)C. Exits (all)D. Eyewash StationE. Emergency ShowerF. Google CabinetG. Fume HoodH. Trashcan(s)
2.

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near
- A.
  
  An open door
- B.
  
  An open flame
- C.
  
  Another student
- D.
  
  A sink
3.

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
- A.
  
  Notify your instructor
- B.
  
  Run for the fire extinguisher
- C.
  
  Throw water on the fire
- D.
  
  Open the windows
4.

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
- A.
  
  To avoid eye strain
- B.
  
  To improve your vision
- C.
  
  Only if you don't have corrective glasses
- D.
  
  Any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used
5.

If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,
- A.
  
  Take them out before starting the lab
- B.
  
  You do no have to wear protective goggles
- C.
  
  Advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses
- D.
  
  Keep the information to yourself
6.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
- A.
  
  Figure it out as you do the lab
- B.
  
  Try several methods until something works
- C.
  
  Ask the instructore before proceeding
- D.
  
  Skip it and go on to the next part
7.

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
- A.
  
  Left at your lab station for the next class
- B.
  
  Disposed of according to your instructor's directions
- C.
  
  Dumped in the sink
- D.
  
  Taken home
8.

If a lab experiment is not completed, you should
- A.
  
  Discuss the issue with your instructor
- B.
  
  Sneak in after school and work alone
- C.
  
  Come in during lunch and fnish while eating lunch
- D.
  
  Make up some results
9.

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
- A.
  
  Toward yourself
- B.
  
  Toward your lab partner
- C.
  
  Toward another classmate
- D.
  
  Away from all people
10.

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should
- A.
  
  Use a rag or paper towels
- B.
  
  Pick up the end that looks cooler
- C.
  
  Use tongs
- D.
  
  Pour cold water on it
11.

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
- A.
  
  Read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary
- B.
  
  Examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks
- C.
  
  Clean any glassware that appears dirty
- D.
  
  All the above
12.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as
- A.
  
  A face shield
- B.
  
  Safety glasses
- C.
  
  Splashproof chemical goggles
- D.
  
  None of the above
13.

Long hair in the laboratory must be
- A.
  
  Cut short
- B.
  
  Held away from the experiment with one hand
- C.
  
  Always neatly groomed
- D.
  
  Tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device
14.

In a laboratory, the following should not be worn.
- A.
  
  Loose clothing
- B.
  
  Dangling jewelry
- C.
  
  Sandals
- D.
  
  All of the above
15.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory.
- A.
  
  Sandals
- B.
  
  Open-toed shoes
- C.
  
  Closed-toed shoes
- D.
  
  Shoes appropriate for the weather
16.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
- A.
  
  Always against the rules
- B.
  
  Okay
- C.
  
  Not dangerous
- D.
  
  Okay if you are working alone
17.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell
- A.
  
  The custodian
- B.
  
  Your lab partner
- C.
  
  Your best friend in the class
- D.
  
  The science instructor
18.

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with
- A.
  
  Soap
- B.
  
  Oil
- C.
  
  A paper towel
- D.
  
  Plenty of water
19.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always
- A.
  
  Treat your hands with skin lotion
- B.
  
  Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
- C.
  
  Wipe your hands on a towel
- D.
  
  Wipe your hands on your clothes
20.

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False