Biosafety and Biosecurity Quiz

What is a biological agent?

• A safety protocol in laboratories

• A type of laboratory equipment

• Any microbiological entity capable of replication

• A chemical substance that causes harm

Which of the following is a potential source of harm caused by biological materials?

• Chemical hazard

• Biosafety

• Biohazard

• Biosecurity

What does biosafety primarily focus on?

• Conducting epidemiological studies

• Training laboratory personnel

• Preventing unintentional exposure to pathogens

• Preventing intentional release of pathogens

Which of the following is NOT a cause of laboratory exposure?

• Equipment failure

• Human factors

• Proper PPE usage

• Non-compliance to policies

What is the primary purpose of biosecurity?

• To ensure safe laboratory practices

• To prevent the loss or intentional release of pathogens

• To analyze human or animal diseases

• To conduct scientific research

Which biosafety level is associated with serious human or animal disease that can be transmitted easily?

• Biosafety Level 1

• Biosafety Level 2

• Biosafety Level 3

• Biosafety Level 4

What is a common route of exposure in laboratories?

• Telecommunication

• Documentation

• Observation

• Ingestion

Which of the following is a principle of biosafety?

• Ignoring safety protocols

• Minimizing staff training

• Standard microbiological practices

• Using outdated equipment

What is the focus of risk assessment in laboratories?

• Biosafety levels

• Risk groups

• Chemical hazards

• Laboratory design

What is the definition of a biohazard?

• A type of laboratory equipment

• A potential source of harm from biological materials

• A safety protocol

• A chemical substance