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PRACTICE Microscopes Test

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 41mins

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Class
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1.

What are microscopes used for?

a)

To observe tiny objects, such as cells

b)

To determine the mass of tiny objects, such as cells

c)

To make larger objects appear smaller

d)

To measure the volume of cells

2.

Which microscope would be best to observe three-dimensional living organisms?

a)

A dissecting microscope

b)

A light microscope

c)

An electron microscope

d)

No microscope can observe living, three dimensional organisms

3.

Which types of microscopes can observe both living and dead specimens? (select all correct options)

a)

A dissecting microscope

b)

A light microscope

c)

An electron microscope

d)

No microscope can observe both living and dead specimens.

4.

Which type of microscope can magnify a specimen up to 10,000,000 times?

a)

A dissecting microscope

b)

A light microscope

c)

An electron microscope

d)

Both a light microscope and an electron microscope

5.

Which part of the microscope magnifies a specimen?

a)

The body tube

b)

The objectives

c)

The stage

d)

The diaphragm

6.

Which part of a light microscope should you turn to view a specimen with a different objective?

a)

The body tube

b)

The coarse adjustment

c)

The fine adjustment

d)

The nosepiece

7.

Which part of a light microscope controls the amount of light passing through a specimen?

a)

The eyepiece

b)

The stage

c)

The diaphragm

d)

The fine adjustment

8.

Which parts of a light microscope should you hold when carrying it?

a)

The eyepiece and base

b)

The arm and stage

c)

The arm and base

d)

The stage and coarse adjustment

9.

What should you use to clean the lenses of a microscope?

a)

A sponge

b)

A wet paper towel

c)

Lens paper

d)

All of the above

10.

What happens to the size of the field of view as the magnification increases?

a)

The field of view gets bigger

b)

The field of view gets smaller

c)

The size of the field of view doesn't change

11.

How can you minimize the bubbles under the coverslip when preparing a specimen to view with a light microscope?

a)

Press the coverslip over the specimen and against the slide

b)

Quickly drop the coverslip over the specimen

c)

Slowly lower the coverslip over the specimen

d)

Do not use a coverslip

12.

How should you move the slide to center the specimen in the field of view?

a)

Move the slide to the left

b)

Move the slide to the right

c)

Move the slide upward

d)

Move the slide downward

13.

How should you move the slide to center the specimen in the field of view?

a)

Move the slide to the left

b)

Move the slide to the right

c)

Move the slide upward

d)

Move the slide downward

14.

How should you move the slide to center the specimen in the field of view?

a)

Move the slide to the left

b)

Move the slide to the right

c)

Move the slide upward

d)

Move the slide downward

15.

How should you move the slide to center the specimen in the field of view?

a)

Move the slide to the left

b)

Move the slide to the right

c)

Move the slide upward

d)

Move the slide downward

16.

Through which objective should you first look when focusing a specimen?

a)

The scanning objective (4x)

b)

The low power objective (10x)

c)

The high-power objective (40x)

d)

It doesn't matter what objective you first use to look at a specimen

17.

What happens to the amount of light that passes through the lenses of the microscope as the magnification increases?

a)

It increases

b)

It decreases

c)

It doesn't change

18.

What adjustment(s) should you use when observing a cell with the scanning objective (4x)?

a)

Only the fine adjustment

b)

Only the coarse adjustment

c)

The coarse adjustment followed by the fine adjustment

d)

The fine adjustment followed by the coarse adjustment

19.

What is the purpose of a light microscope?

a)

To clean lenses

b)

To carry heavy objects

c)

To control light

d)

To study cells

20.

Which part of a light microscope holds the objectives and can be rotated to change them?

a)

Nosepiece

b)

Stage

c)

Body tube

d)

Eyepiece

21.

Why is it important to use a microscope on a solid and sturdy surface?

a)

To control light

b)

To increase magnification

c)

To clean lenses

d)

To prevent accidents

22.

What should be used to clean microscope lenses?

a)

Cloths

b)

Lens cleaning paper

c)

Paper towels

d)

Water

23.

Which adjustment should you avoid using when using the high-power objective?

a)

Light source adjustment

b)

Diaphragm adjustment

c)

Fine adjustment

d)

Coarse adjustment

24.

What should you do if a slide or coverslip breaks?

a)

Touch the broken glass

b)

Leave it as it is

c)

Throw it away

d)

Inform Mrs. Martin immediately.

25.

What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a light microscope?

a)

To hold the objectives

b)

To control light

c)

To clean the lenses

d)

To support the specimen

26.

What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a light microscope?

a)

To move the stage up and down

b)

To rotate the objectives

c)

To control the light intensity

d)

To focus the specimen

27.

What would happen if the nosepiece of a light microscope did not rotate?

a)

The specimen would not be illuminated.

b)

The objectives would not change.

c)

The stage would not move.

d)

The eyepiece would not work.

28.

What is the most important rule to follow when carrying a light microscope?

a)

Carry it with one hand

b)

Swing it while carrying

c)

Hold it upside down

d)

Carry it with two hands

29.

Why do scientists use microscopes? (Select all correct answers.)

a)

To visualize cells and their structures.

b)

To study insects.

c)

To magnify dead specimens.

d)

To observe multicellular organisms.

30.

What is used to produce an image with a dissecting microscope?

a)

Light

b)

Glass slide

c)

Tissue slices

d)

Electron beam

31.

What is used to produce an image with an electron microscope?

a)

Light

b)

Glass slide

c)

Tissue slices

d)

Electron beam

32.

What is used to produce an image with a light microscope?

a)

Light

b)

Glass slide

c)

Tissue slices

d)

Electron beam

33.

Which microscope is used to observe cell parts and large protein molecules inside cells?

a)

Scanning electron microscope

b)

Transmission electron microscope

c)

Light microscope

d)

Dissecting microscope

34.

Which part of the microscope moves the stage up and down for focusing and locates the specimen?

a)

Coarse adjustment knob

b)

Arm

c)

Stage clips

d)

Ocular lens

35.

Identify the part labeled as number 1.

a)

Stage

b)

Eyepiece (ocular lens)

c)

Body tube

d)

Diaphragm

36.

Name the part: Number 2

a)

Base

b)

Eyepiece (ocular lens)

c)

Nose piece

d)

Diaphragm

37.

Name the part: Number 3

a)

Scanning objective lens (4x)

b)

Low power objective lens (10x)

c)

High power objective lens (40x)

d)

Oil immersion lens (100x)

38.

Name the part: Number 4

a)

high power objective lens (40x)

b)

scanning objective lens (4x)

c)

low power objective lens (10x)

d)

oil immersion lens (100x)

39.

Name the part: Number 5

a)

scanning objective lens (4x)

b)

low power objective lens (10x)

c)

oil immersion lens (100x)

d)

high power objective lens (40x)

40.

Name the part: Number 6

a)

Arm

b)

Fine adjustment knob

c)

Stage clips

d)

Mirror

41.

Name the part: Number 7

a)

Base

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Eyepiece (ocular lens)

d)

Objective lenses

42.

Identify the part labeled as number 8.

a)

Base

b)

Light source

c)

Eyepiece (ocular lens)

d)

Objective lenses

43.

Name the part: Number 9

a)

diaphragm

b)

base

c)

eyepiece (ocular lens)

d)

objective lenses

44.

Which part of the microscope is labeled 10?

a)

Eyepiece (ocular lens)

b)

Fine adjustment knob

c)

Base

d)

Arm

45.

Which part of the microscope is labeled as 11?

a)

banana

b)

stage

c)

slide

d)

slip

46.

Which part of the microscope is labeled as 12?

a)

Fine adjustment knob

b)

Coarse adjustment knob

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Objective

47.
Part 13
a)

fine adjustment knob

b)

coarse adjustment knob

c)

stage

d)

diaphragm

48.

Part 14

a)

Fine adjustment knob

b)

Coarse adjustment knob

c)

Base

d)

Diaphragm

49.

Put the following rules in order of importance as given in your study materials (1 extra credit point).

a)

Always carry the light microscope with two hands, one holding the arm and the other under the base.

b)

Use a microscope on a solid and sturdy surface.

c)

Only clean the lenses with the lens cleaning paper.

d)

Do not use the coarse adjustment while using the high-power objective.

e)

If a slide or coverslip breaks, do not touch the broken glass - ask Mrs. Martin for help.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
50.

You should always wear safety goggles when using a microscope.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Match the following

a)

Arm

1.

Side part that is used when carrying

b)

Eyepiece

2.

Look through this to view your specimen

c)

Nose piece

3.

Holds the objective lenses

d)

Body tube

4.

Connects the eyepiece to the objectives

52.

Match the following

a)

Base

1.

The bottom part of the microscope

b)

Objective lenses

2.

Magnify the view of the specimen

c)

Stage Clips

3.

Holds the slide in place

d)

Fine adjustment knob

4.

Slightly moves the stage to adjust focus

53.

Match the following:

a)

Coarse adjustment knob

1.

Moves the stage up and down quickly

b)

Diaphragm

2.

Adjusts the amount of light used

c)

Mirrors/Light Source

3.

Projects light through the specimen

d)

Stage

4.

Supports the slide that is being viewed

54.
Using a 4x objective lens and your 10x eyepiece, what is the TOTAL MAGNIFICATION of your image?
a)
4x
b)
400x
c)
14x
d)
40x
55.

Using a 10x objective lens and your 10x eyepiece, what is the TOTAL MAGNIFICATION of your image?

a)
4x
b)
400x
c)
14x
d)

100x

56.

Using a 40x objective lens and your 10x eyepiece, what is the TOTAL MAGNIFICATION of your image?

a)
4x
b)
400x
c)
14x
d)

100x