IPS/Bio Lab Safety Quiz 2024-25

What must students like Zoe and Daniel do before participating in any laboratory activity?

• Sign a copy of the safety contract

• Bring their own lab equipment

• Wear casual clothing

• Eat a meal

During a science class, which of the following is NOT allowed in the laboratory?

• Eating or drinking

• Following written instructions

• Wearing safety goggles

• Keeping aisles clear

What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of the procedure in the lab, like Luna and Charlotte?

• Perform the experiment anyway

• Ask the instructor before proceeding

• Leave the lab immediately

• Guess what to do next

Michael and Elijah are working in the lab. What is the proper way for them to handle sharp instruments?

• Handle with extreme care and cut away from your body

• Use them without any precautions

• Point them towards others

• Leave them unattended

During a chemistry lab, Samuel accidentally splashes a chemical in his eye. What should he do?

• Rub his eyes immediately

• Wash his eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes

• Ignore it and continue working

• Close his eyes tightly

James and Olivia are in the chemistry lab. Where should they dispose of solid chemicals, metals, matches, filter paper, and other materials?

• In the sink

• In the proper waste containers

• On the floor

• In their backpack

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

During a chemistry lab session, what should Zoe do with unused chemicals?

• Return them to their original containers unless instructed otherwise

• Pour them down the sink

• Leave them on the lab table

• Mix them with other chemicals

During a lab activity, Grace and Liam hear a fire drill. What is the correct action they should take?

• Continue with the experiment

• Leave the lab immediately without securing any materials

• Close containers, turn off gas valves, and electrical equipment

• Ignore the fire drill

Mason is in the lab and does not understand how to use a piece of equipment. What should he do?

• Try to figure it out on your own

• Ask the instructor for help

• Ignore the equipment

• Use it without any precautions

During a science experiment, Michael accidentally broke a glass beaker. How should the broken glass be handled?

• With bare hands

• Using a brush and dustpan

• With a cloth

• By kicking it aside