Microscope Usage Quiz

What is the correct way to carry a microscope?

• By the eyepiece

• With one hand on the arm and the other under the base

• By the objective lens

• With one hand on the body tube

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

• Tissue paper

• Regular cloth

• Lens paper or microfiber cloth

• Any type of cloth

Why should you avoid looking directly at the microscope’s light source?

• It can hurt your eyes

• It causes the light to scatter

• It makes focusing difficult

• It is unnecessary

When using high magnification, which focus knob should you start with?

• Coarse focus knob

• Fine focus knob

• Light adjustment knob

• Eyepiece focus

Which of the following is TRUE about microscope storage?

• Store in a humid environment

• Store uncovered

• Store with a dust cover in a dry place

• Leave the microscope plugged in

Why is it important to use stage clips on a microscope?

• To hold the microscope steady

• To hold the slide in place

• To adjust magnification

• To clean the stage

Which part of the microscope allows you to change magnification?

• Eyepiece

• Coarse focus knob

• Nosepiece

What does the diaphragm of a microscope control?

• Light intensity

• Magnification power

• Focus precision

• Lens alignment

What is the function of the eyepiece (ocular lens) on a microscope?

• Magnifies the image of the specimen

• Holds the slide in place

• Focuses light on the specimen

• Adjusts the stage height

What is the main purpose of a light microscope?

• To view atoms

• To see visible light reflections

• To observe biological specimens like cells and tissues

• To analyze metal surfaces

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