Microscope Usage Quiz

How should a microscope be carried correctly?

• By the arm and base

• By the eyepiece

• By the stage

• By the objective lens

Where should the microscope be positioned on the lab desk?

• At the edge of the desk

• Away from the edge of the desk

• In the center of the desk

• Under the desk

What is the first step in using a microscope?

• Adjusting the fine focus

• Locating the specimen with the scanner

• Switching to high power

• Covering the microscope

What should be done before switching from the scanner to low power?

• Center and focus the object

• Adjust the diaphragm

• Change the slide

• Turn off the light

When should fine adjustment be used?

• When using low power

• When using high power

• When turning off the microscope

• When changing slides

What should be avoided when focusing on an object?

• Focusing on an air bubble

• Using the coarse adjustment

• Adjusting the light

• Centering the slide

What tool is used to show the instructor what is being viewed?

• The arrow within the ocular lens

• The stage clips

• The light source

• The diaphragm

What is the first step in putting the microscope away properly?

• Wrapping up the cord

• Lowering the stage with coarse adjustment

• Covering the scope with a dust cover

• Returning the slide to the instructor

What should be done with the fine adjustment knob when storing the microscope?

• Leave it as is

• Center it for storage

• Turn it to the maximum

• Remove it

What should be done with the microscope cord when storing it?

• Leave it hanging

• Wrap it up

• Cut it off

• Tape it to the desk