MLPAO Test Prep ~ Lab Safety and
Equipment Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Volumetric pipette - Correct answer-Extremely accurate, calibrated to accurately
deliver a fixed volume of liquid
Serological pipette - Correct answer-Graduated pipette in which calibration marks
extend to the tip
Mohr pipette - Correct answer-Graduated pipette in which calibration marks end at
a point above the tip
Most accurate pipette - Correct answer-Volumetric
What is the graduated cylinder used to measure - Correct answer-make accurate
volume measurements
What is more accurate a graduated cylinder or beaker? - Correct answer-Graduated
Cylinder
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, Borosilicate glassware is used for it's high ___ and _____ resistance - Correct
answer-temperature and chemical
Polystrene is commonly used for _____ materials, is not autoclavable, and limited
to ____ - Correct answer-disposable, solvents
Autoclave ideal temperature - Correct answer-121c for 15m at 15 psi
Biohazard waste for decontamination - Correct answer-Garbage cycle
Liquids and slow steam exhaustion - Correct answer-Liquid cycle
Dry glassware/Plastic - Correct answer-Dry Cycle
Bagged - Correct answer-Gravity cycle
Ideal temperature for dry heat - Correct answer-160c for 1h
Sterilization definition - Correct answer-Destruction of all microbial life including
spores
Disinfection definition - Correct answer-Elimination or reduction harmful
microorganisms
Microscope: Magnification definition - Correct answer-Ability to increase the size
or enlarge the image (not clarity)
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Equipment Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Volumetric pipette - Correct answer-Extremely accurate, calibrated to accurately
deliver a fixed volume of liquid
Serological pipette - Correct answer-Graduated pipette in which calibration marks
extend to the tip
Mohr pipette - Correct answer-Graduated pipette in which calibration marks end at
a point above the tip
Most accurate pipette - Correct answer-Volumetric
What is the graduated cylinder used to measure - Correct answer-make accurate
volume measurements
What is more accurate a graduated cylinder or beaker? - Correct answer-Graduated
Cylinder
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, Borosilicate glassware is used for it's high ___ and _____ resistance - Correct
answer-temperature and chemical
Polystrene is commonly used for _____ materials, is not autoclavable, and limited
to ____ - Correct answer-disposable, solvents
Autoclave ideal temperature - Correct answer-121c for 15m at 15 psi
Biohazard waste for decontamination - Correct answer-Garbage cycle
Liquids and slow steam exhaustion - Correct answer-Liquid cycle
Dry glassware/Plastic - Correct answer-Dry Cycle
Bagged - Correct answer-Gravity cycle
Ideal temperature for dry heat - Correct answer-160c for 1h
Sterilization definition - Correct answer-Destruction of all microbial life including
spores
Disinfection definition - Correct answer-Elimination or reduction harmful
microorganisms
Microscope: Magnification definition - Correct answer-Ability to increase the size
or enlarge the image (not clarity)
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