Science Safety Practice Exam (Secondary)

Which behavior listed below best describes a student responsibility during a lab investigation?

• Read the lab procedures to determine safety precautions

• Watch for possible unsafe conditions

• Sanitize Goggles

• Ask clarifying questions about lab procedures

When is the most appropriate time for reviewing specific lab investigation safety precautions with students?

• At the beginning of the year

• The week prior to investigation

• The day before the investigation

• During the investigation

Which statement best describes the provisions made for students under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)?

• Teachers must create low-level lessons for students with disabilities

• Instructional support staff members are responsible for teaching students with disabilities

• Educators are responsible for providing access to curriculum in the least restricitve environment

• Accommodations are made for only those students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Which of the following scenarios describes a situation where a science teacher could be found negligent in their duty to keep students from "unreasonable risk or harm?"

• Students are not wearing goggles when handling hazardous chemicals

• SDS are not reviewed prior to an investigation and students handle chemicals inappropriately

• The eye wash station doesn't work properly when a student accidentally splashes an unknown substance into someone's eyes.

• All scenarios are possible cases for negligence

GHS stands for-

• Global Hazard System

• Globally Harmonized System

• Guaranteed Hazard Safety

• Globally Harmonizing Safety

In the even of a fire, a teacher may use a fire extinguisher to help contain the blaze while students are evacuated to another part of the building or outside. Where should the teacher aim the fire extinguisher nozzle?

• At the area surrounding the fire so that it does not spread

• At the base of the fire so that it is smothered

• At the top of the flames so they are extinguished

• All of the answers are correct

A science teacher needs to use the fume hood to dilute sulfuric acid from 1 M to 0.01 M concentration. Which physical position in relation to the fume hood should the teacher take to provide the beset possible airflow?

• Directly in the center so that the air flows around the teacher's body

• To one side of the work area so that the fumes are in the path of the airflow

• The physical position of the teacher is not crucial to the evacuation of the fumes

• The teacher should be to one side and another adult on the other so that the fumes are funneled towards the middle of the work area

GHS pertains to -

• National Fire Protection Association Labeling

• OSHA Training

• Standardizing chemical labels and SDS

• EPA regulations

Which SDS information listed below is most important for teachers to review with their students prior to a demonstration or investigation?

• Personal protective equipment and chemical name and formula

• Chemical name and formula and transportation guidlines

• Hazard information and transportation guidelines

• Personal protective equipment and hazard information

A Nation Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 hazard symbol utilizes four colors to indicate areas of possible hazard. Which color represents health?

• Blue

• Red

• Yellow

• White