Good Laboratory Practices Quiz

What are the basic safety rules that should be followed in a laboratory?

• Running in the laboratory and not paying attention to surroundings

• Not wearing any protective equipment and handling chemicals with bare hands

• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, following proper handling and disposal of chemicals, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and following all safety protocols and procedures.

• Leaving the workspace messy and disorganized

Why is it important to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in the laboratory?

• To avoid getting sunburned

• To keep the laboratory clean and organized

• To look professional and serious

• To protect against chemical, biological, and physical hazards.

What are the proper procedures for storing and handling chemicals in the laboratory?

• Storing chemicals in a poorly ventilated area

• Not labeling containers

• Using appropriate containers, labeling all containers, storing chemicals in a well-ventilated area, and following all safety guidelines and protocols.

• Storing chemicals in open containers

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Why is it important to label all chemical containers in the laboratory?

• To make the containers look pretty

• To ensure proper identification and to prevent accidents or misuse.

• To confuse the lab workers

• To save time and effort

How often should laboratory equipment be calibrated and maintained?

• Regularly

• Every 10 years

• Once a year

• Never

What are the consequences of using uncalibrated equipment in the laboratory?

• No impact on the results

• Improved accuracy and reliable data

• Inaccurate results and compromised data integrity

• Enhanced equipment performance

What are the steps involved in quality control procedures in a laboratory?

• Data entry, sample storage, analysis, and review

• Sample preparation, analysis, data evaluation, and documentation

• Sample collection, analysis, data interpretation, and filing

• Equipment maintenance, sample labeling, data analysis, and reporting

Why is it important to monitor and control the quality of laboratory procedures?

• To increase the cost of laboratory operations

• To save time and effort

• To ensure accuracy, reliability, and validity of test results.

• To make the procedures more complicated

What are the guidelines for waste management and disposal in a laboratory?

• Using any type of container for waste disposal

• Ignoring local regulations and guidelines

• Proper segregation of waste, use of appropriate containers, labeling of hazardous waste, and following local regulations and guidelines.

• Throwing all waste in the same bin

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What are the potential risks of improper waste management in a laboratory?

• Increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved reputation

• Environmental pollution, health hazards, and regulatory non-compliance

• Higher productivity, improved employee morale, and better regulatory compliance

• Enhanced safety measures, better waste disposal methods, and reduced environmental impact

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7