Laboratory Technician- Practice Knowledge Test

What is the primary purpose of laboratory investigations when dealing with out-of-specification (OOS) results?

• Ensuring Product Quality

• Increasing Production Speed

• Reducing Costs

• Enhancing Aesthetics

Which regulatory bodies require thorough investigations of OOS results?

• FDA and EMA

• WHO and CDC

• UNICEF and UNESCO

• NATO and WTO

What is the first step when an OOS result is identified?

• Initiation of an investigation

• Finalizing the report

• Conducting a survey

• Ordering new materials

Why is cross-functional collaboration important in laboratory investigations?

• It requires collaboration between different departments.

• It reduces the need for documentation.

• It speeds up the testing process.

• It eliminates the need for regulatory compliance.

What is one of the reasons for conducting investigations in laboratories?

• Identifying Potential Issues

• Increasing Profit Margins

• Reducing Employee Turnover

• Enhancing Marketing Strategies

What is the primary purpose of data management in a laboratory setting?

• To increase manual errors

• To ensure accuracy and accessibility

• To reduce data integrity

• To complicate data storage

Which of the following is a benefit of improved data management?

• Increased manual labour

• Reduced data integrity

• Centralized data storage

• Higher error rates

What is a disadvantage of digital LIMS systems?

• Lower initial setup costs

• Higher initial setup costs

• No need for ongoing maintenance

• Less secure data management

How do LIMS systems support regulatory compliance?

• By ignoring audit trails

• By reducing data security

• By aligning with industry-specific regulations

• By complicating documentation

What is an advantage of paper-based systems?

• Enhanced data security

• Lower initial costs

• Easier data retrieval

• Better compliance with standards