Section 1.4
Scientific Research
Practice Test
1.
Research on solubility as a factor that affects the digestion of foods in humans would be an example of ______________.
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a.
theoretical research
b.
applied research
c.
technology
d.
fundamental research
Hint
2.
Research that is conducted for the sake of increasing fundamental knowledge is __________.
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a.
applied research
b.
theoretical research
c.
technology
d.
pure research
Hint
3.
Which of the following materials was discovered by chance during research on artificial fiber creation?
a.
silk
b.
nylon
c.
lysozyme
d.
ozone
Hint
4.
Two items that must be worn during any laboratory experiment are ___________.
a.
safety goggles and fire-proof mitts
b.
gloves and a lab apron
c.
rubber gloves and a face shield
d.
safety goggles and a lab apron
Hint
5.
The practical use of scientific information is ___________.
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a.
pure research
b.
engineering
c.
applied research
d.
technology
Hint
6.
When a laboratory session ends, you must always ___________.
a.
wash your eyes in the eye-wash fountain
b.
eat or drink in the laboratory
c.
take a shower in the chemical hazard shower
d.
wash your hands
Hint
7.
In the laboratory, long hair can be an______________.
a.
distraction
b.
eye hazard
c.
chemical hazard
d.
fire hazard
Hint
8.
What is the name given to research that is undertaken to solve a specific problem?
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a.
technology
b.
pure research
c.
theoretical research
d.
applied research
Hint
