Unit 1 Forensics Test

What type of microscope do we use in the science classroom?

• compound light microscope

• electron microscope

• phase contrast microscope

• x-ray microscope

When observing a specimen using the high powered objective (40X), what is the total magnification that the specimen is being observed?

• 40X

• 400X

• 4000X

• 4X

How many objectives do our microscopes have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How should a microscope be transported?

• by the arm and the base

• by the arm

• by the base

• by the eye piece

Which knob CANNOT be turned when observing a specimen using the high powered objective?

• coarse adjustment

• fine adjustment

• light source

• nosepiece

What objective lens should you always begin your observation with?

• low power objective

• medium power objective

• high power objective

How should you clean a microscope?

• with lens paper

• with a clorox wipe

• with a wet sponge

• with the sleeve of your shirt

How should a microscope be stored?

• with the electrical cord wrapped around it and with a dust cover

• with the stage lowered and free of microscope slides

• with the low power objective in place

• all of these

What will you notice about an image projected through a light microscope?

• It will be upside down

• It will be flipped

• It will be upside down and flipped

• It will be right side up

What are some pieces of evidence that we may view under the microscope?

• hair

• fibers

• unknown crime scene evidence

• all of these