Microscope test review

A student places a letter p slide on the stage of a microscope. How would it look when the student viewed it under low power on the compound microscope?

• P

• d

If the objective lens of a compound microscope is 10x and the eyepiece is 10x, what is the total magnification?

• 100x

• 200x

• 300x

When you change from low power to high power, you see ________________ detail in the specimen.

• less

• more

A student viewing a specimen under low power switched to high power and noticed the field of view became very dark. What part of the microscope should the student adjust to brighten the field of view?

• coarse adjustment

• diaphragm

• eyepiece

The student is using the high power objective lens (40x). The eyepiece has a power of 10x. What is the total magnification of the specimen he is viewing?

• 400x

• 40x

• 10x

While viewing a microscope under HIGH power, a student noticed the specimen was out of focus. What part of the microscope should the student use to focus?

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

• Eyepiece

• Stage

What part of the microscope is labeled C?

• leg

• arm

• eyepiece

• base

What part of the microscope is labeled B?

• arm

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

What letter on the microscope should never be used on high power?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the magnification of the eyepiece?

• 10x

• 40x

• 50x