Microscope Usage Quiz

What is the first step when using a microscope?

• Turn on the power switch

• Check for damage

• Work on a clean surface

• Place the slide on the stage

What should you do if the microscope is damaged?

• Try to fix it yourself

• Use it carefully

• Tell Mr. Solis before touching it

• Ignore it and use another microscope

Which knob should you use to lower the stage?

• Fine focus knob

• Coarse focus knob

• Objective lens knob

• Stage movement knob

Which objective should you start with when using a microscope?

• Blue

• White

• Red

• Yellow

Which objective is the highest magnification allowed in class?

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

• White

What should you do after using the highest objective (blue)?

• Use the white objective

• Turn off the microscope

• Switch back to the lowest objective

• Remove the slide immediately

You should always start with the highest magnification on the microscope.

• True

• False

It is okay to use the coarse knob when on the blue objective.

• True

• False

The white objective should never be used in our classroom.

• True

• False

When you are done, you should switch the objective back to the lowest (red) magnification.

• True

• False