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PISA-style Summative Assessment

Instructions: Each question may have more than one correct answer. Read the instructions carefully before
answering.

____1. Look at the image of the compound microscope on the right.

Which part is indicated by label "A," and what is its function?
A. It holds the slide in place for observation.
B. It adjusts the amount of light entering the microscope.
C. It magnifies the object being viewed.
D. It supports the microscope.
A

_____2. Which of the following steps is correct when carrying

a compound microscope?
A. Hold the microscope by the base only.
B. Use both hands, holding the arm with one hand and supporting the base with the other.
C. Carry the microscope by the eyepiece tube.
D. Only use the arm of the microscope when moving it.

For numbers 3 to 6, Match each part of the microscope with its primary function:
Part of the Microscope Function
_____1. Eyepiece A. Brings the specimen into focus
_____2. Objective lens B. Secures the slide on the stage
_____3. Coarse adjustment knob C. Magnifies the specimen
_____4 Stage clips D. The part through which you look
_____7. Identify the correct order of steps for setting up a compound microscope for observation:
A. Place the microscope slide, adjust light, focus using coarse adjustment, then fine-tune with fine adjustment.
B. Turn on the light, adjust light, position slide, focus using coarse, and fine-tune with fine adjustment.
C. Position slide, turn on the light, adjust fine focus first, then use coarse focus.
D. Position slide, focus with coarse adjustment, adjust light, then fine-tune with coarse adjustment.
_____8. Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the amount of light entering the lens?
A. Coarse adjustment knob C. Stage clips
B. Diaphragm D. Objective lens
_____9. If the image seen under the microscope is blurry, which adjustment should you make first?
A. Turn the diaphragm C. Change the objective lens
B. Adjust the coarse focus D. Increase the light intensity
_____10. Choose the best explanation for why the fine adjustment knob should be used with the high-power
objective lens:
A. It provides detailed focus without risk of damaging C. It moves the slide closer to the objective lens.
the slide. D. It switches between magnification levels.
B. It adjusts light intensity.
_____11. After using the microscope, which of the following actions are necessary for proper care and
storage?
A. Leave the slide on the stage for the next user. C. Lower the stage and switch to the lowest power
B. Cover the microscope with a dust cover. lens.
D. Store the microscope in a tilted position.
_____12. Which component is responsible for holding the objective lenses and allowing rotation between
them?
A. Arm C. Revolving Nosepiece
B. Base D. Stage

13-15. Describe in one to two sentences the proper handling and carrying of the compound microscope.
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 Name: Date:

Grade/Section: Teacher:

Score

PISA-style Summative Assessment

Instructions: Each question may have more than one correct answer. Read the instructions carefully before
answering.

____1. Look at the image of the compound microscope on the right.

Which part is indicated by label "A," and what is its function?
A. It holds the slide in place for observation.
B. It adjusts the amount of light entering the microscope.
C. It magnifies the object being viewed.
D. It supports the microscope.
A

_____2. Which of the following steps is correct when carrying

a compound microscope?
A. Hold the microscope by the base only.
B. Use both hands, holding the arm with one hand and supporting the base with the other.
C. Carry the microscope by the eyepiece tube.
D. Only use the arm of the microscope when moving it.

For numbers 3 to 6, Match each part of the microscope with its primary function:
Part of the Microscope Function
_____1. Eyepiece A. Brings the specimen into focus
_____2. Objective lens B. Secures the slide on the stage
_____3. Coarse adjustment knob C. Magnifies the specimen
_____4 Stage clips D. The part through which you look
_____7. Identify the correct order of steps for setting up a compound microscope for observation:
A. Place the microscope slide, adjust light, focus using coarse adjustment, then fine-tune with fine adjustment.
B. Turn on the light, adjust light, position slide, focus using coarse, and fine-tune with fine adjustment.
C. Position slide, turn on the light, adjust fine focus first, then use coarse focus.
D. Position slide, focus with coarse adjustment, adjust light, then fine-tune with coarse adjustment.
_____8. Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the amount of light entering the lens?
A. Coarse adjustment knob C. Stage clips
B. Diaphragm D. Objective lens
_____9. If the image seen under the microscope is blurry, which adjustment should you make first?
A. Turn the diaphragm C. Change the objective lens
B. Adjust the coarse focus D. Increase the light intensity
_____10. Choose the best explanation for why the fine adjustment knob should be used with the high-power
objective lens:
A. It provides detailed focus without risk of damaging C. It moves the slide closer to the objective lens.
the slide. D. It switches between magnification levels.
B. It adjusts light intensity.
_____11. After using the microscope, which of the following actions are necessary for proper care and
storage?
A. Leave the slide on the stage for the next user. C. Lower the stage and switch to the lowest power
B. Cover the microscope with a dust cover. lens.
D. Store the microscope in a tilted position.
_____12. Which component is responsible for holding the objective lenses and allowing rotation between
them?
A. Arm C. Revolving Nosepiece
B. Base D. Stage

13-15. Describe in one to two sentences the proper handling and carrying of the compound microscope.
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Answer Key & Classification

Item No. Answer RBT Level Knowledge Dimension

1 A Remembering Factual
2 B Applying Procedural
3 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B Understanding Factual
4 B Applying Procedural
5 B Remembering Factual
6 Correct illustration Applying Procedural
7 B Applying Procedural
8 A Understanding Conceptual
9 B, C Applying Procedural
10 C Remembering Factual