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SLTl5 Labpractice Cat

The Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) for Science Laboratory Technology is worth 60 marks and consists of two sections: short answer questions and structured questions. It covers topics including laboratory practices, equipment handling, maintenance, reagent preparation, chemical safety, record-keeping, waste management, and animal care. The test is designed to evaluate students' understanding of essential laboratory concepts within a time frame of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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SLTl5 Labpractice Cat

The Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) for Science Laboratory Technology is worth 60 marks and consists of two sections: short answer questions and structured questions. It covers topics including laboratory practices, equipment handling, maintenance, reagent preparation, chemical safety, record-keeping, waste management, and animal care. The test is designed to evaluate students' understanding of essential laboratory concepts within a time frame of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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Here’s a **Continuous Assessment Test (CAT)** worth 60 marks, covering the topics from **Week 1 to

Week 8**:

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### **SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY**

**MIDTERM CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TEST (CAT)**

**TOTAL MARKS: 60**

**TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES**

#### **SECTION A: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 MARKS)**

Answer the following questions concisely. Each question carries **3 marks**.

1. **Reporting and Registration**

- Why is proper registration and reporting important in a science laboratory?

2. **Identify Science Laboratory Equipment and Apparatus**

- List three types of laboratory equipment and describe their primary functions.

3. **Preparation of Laboratory Ware**

- Explain why sterilization is crucial in laboratory ware preparation.

4. **Preventive Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment**

- Describe two essential maintenance routines for laboratory equipment longevity.

5. **Determination of Laboratory Reagents**


- Explain the significance of accurately determining reagent concentrations in laboratory experiments.

6. **Prepare Laboratory Reagents**

- Outline three key steps involved in preparing laboratory reagents.

7. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)**

- Name three factors to consider when selecting appropriate PPE for laboratory work.

8. **Usage and Storage of Chemicals**

- Describe two safe chemical storage practices.

9. **Keeping and Maintaining Laboratory Records**

- Why is accurate record-keeping essential in laboratory operations?

10. **Decontamination of Laboratory Area and Wares**

- Describe the general procedure for decontaminating laboratory surfaces after an experiment.

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#### **SECTION B: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (30 MARKS)**

Answer the following questions comprehensively. Each question carries **6 marks**.

11. **Cleaning Laboratory Wares**

- (a) Explain three essential cleaning techniques used in laboratories.

- (b) How does improper washing of laboratory glassware affect experimental accuracy?
12. **Segregation and Disposing of Laboratory Wastes**

- (a) Identify three common types of laboratory waste and how they should be segregated.

- (b) Explain why improper disposal of laboratory waste can pose safety hazards.

13. **Maintain Laboratory Store Documents**

- (a) What are three key documents necessary for managing laboratory inventory?

- (b) Explain why stock tracking is important in laboratory management.

14. **Animal Cage and Housing Requirements**

- (a) Describe two considerations when setting up animal cages in a laboratory environment.

- (b) Why are species-specific housing standards important for laboratory animals?

15. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Laboratory Safety**

- (a) Explain two consequences of improper PPE use in a laboratory.

- (b) Discuss two best practices for ensuring laboratory safety related to PPE use.

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This **60-mark assessment** evaluates students' understanding of laboratory practices, equipment


handling, maintenance, reagent preparation, chemical safety, record-keeping, waste management, and
basic animal care.

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