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Science Safety Test
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the SAFEST and BEST answer for each question. In the true/false section, be sure that the entire statement is true
before marking 'true'. Take your time. You will need to make at least an "80" within 2 attempts.
QUESTION 1
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If a fire erupts, immediately:
A
open the windows.
B
throw water on the fire.
C
run for the fire extinguisher.
D
notify the teacher.
QUESTION 2
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Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory:
A
to avoid eye strain.
C
to improve your vision.
B
only if you do not have corrective
glasses.
D
anytime chemicals, heat, or glassware
are used.
QUESTION 3
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If you do not understand a direction or part of a laboratory procedure, you should:
A
figure it out as you do the lab.
B
ask the teacher before proceeding.
C
try several methods until something
works.
D
skip it and go on to the next part.
QUESTION 4
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After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be:
A
taken home.
B
C
disposed of according to your teacher's D
directions.
left at your lab station for the next class.
poured down the sink.
QUESTION 5
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You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). You shoud FIRST:
A
see a doctor after school.
B
apply first aid yourself.
C
tell the teacher at once.
D
visit the school nurse after class.
QUESTION 6
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In the science lab long hair should be:
A
always kept neatly groomed.
C
cut short.
B
tied back or kept entirely out of the way
with a hair band, etc.
D
held away from the experiment with one
hand.
QUESTION 7
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Which of the following should NOT be worn during a science lab activity?
A
loose clothing
B
dangling jewelry
C
sandals
D
all of these
QUESTION 8
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Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom/lab are:
A
not dangerous.
B
against the rules
C
okay.
D
okay if you are working alone.
QUESTION 9
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When handling animals, students should:
A
all of these.
C
open cages only with permission.
B
report bites/scratches to the teacher
immediately.
D
not tease or handle animals roughly..
QUESTION 10
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If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell:
A
the teacher.
B
the principal.
C
your best friend in class.
D
your lab partner.
QUESTION 11
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When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always:
A
wash your hands throroughly with soap B
and water.
wipe your hands with a towel.
C
treat your hands with skin lotion.
wipe your hands on your clothes.
D
QUESTION 12
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The following activity is permitted in the laboratory:
A
eating
B
drinking
C
none of these
D
chewing gum
QUESTION 13
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When using a razor blade or scalpel, always cut material:
A
in your hand.
B
perpendicular.
C
toward you.
D
away from you.
QUESTION 14
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Before you leave the science lab, you shoud:
A
C
clean your work area and equipment.
all of these.
B
return all equipment to the proper
storage area (if this applies to your
class)
D
wash hands with soap and water.
QUESTION 15
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When heating liquid in a test tube:
A
Tilt it toward you.
B
Tilt it away from you and others.
C
All of these are OK.
D
Tilt it straight up.
QUESTION 16
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All chemicals in the lab (including foodstuffs and store-bought chemicals) shoud be treated as they are hazardous.
A
True
B
False
QUESTION 17
Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.
A
True
B
False
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QUESTION 18
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Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the lab even if the teacher is not yet present.
A
True
B
False
QUESTION 19
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Never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the laboratory without permission from the teacher.
A
True
B
False
QUESTION 20
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Always carry a microscope or other piece of expensive science equipment with both hands.
A
True
B
False
QUESTION 21
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Read all procedures thoroughly before performing a laboratory investigation.
A
True
B
False
QUESTION 22
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All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
A
True
B
False
QUESTION 23
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You are allowed to enter the chemical storage/preparation area any time you need to get an item.
A
True
B
False
QUESTION 24
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It is OK to pick up broken glass as long as the glass is placed in the trash can.
A
True
B
False
QUESTION 25
Do not leave a lit burner or hot plate unattended.
A
True
B
False
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