Test Bank for Foundations in Microbiology, 9th Edition 2014

Multiple Choice Questions 1. The Six I's of studying microorganisms include all of the following except A. inoculation. B. incubation. C. infection. D. isolation. E. identification. ASM Objective: 07.01b Ability to apply the process of science: Analyze and interpret results from a variety of microbiological methods and apply these methods to analogous situations. ASM Topic: Module 07 Scientific Thinking Learning Outcome: 03.02 Briefly outline the processes and purposes of the six types of procedures that are used in handling, maintaining, and studying microorganisms. Topic: Culturing Microorganisms Topic: Identifying Microorganisms 2. All of the following are examples of different types of microbiological media except A. broth. B. enriched. C. agar. D. petri dish. E. gelatin. ASM Objective: 08.03 Use appropriate methods to identify microorganisms (media-based, molecular and serological). ASM Topic: Module 08 Microbiology Skills Learning Outcome: 03.14 Define inoculation, media, and culture, and describe sampling methods and instruments, and what events must be controlled. Topic: Culturing Microorganisms 3. The term that refers to the purposeful addition of microorganisms into a laboratory nutrient medium is A. isolation. B. inoculation. C. immunization. D. infection. E. contamination.