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				This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Technology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. | Differential media allows the growth of a certain type of organism and will inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms. | 
| A. | True | 
| B. | False | 
| Answer» C. | |
| 2. | The steam is injected into the system via a nozzle. | 
| A. | True | 
| B. | False | 
| Answer» B. False | |
| 3. | Which of the following is an advantage of continuous sterilization over batch sterilization? | 
| A. | Solid matter can be used in media | 
| B. | Reduction of fermenter corrosion | 
| C. | Lower risk of contamination | 
| D. | Easier control | 
| Answer» C. Lower risk of contamination | |
| 4. | Which of the following is the most preferable frequency for ultrasonic sterilization? | 
| A. | 500 kHz | 
| B. | 300 kHz | 
| C. | 600 kHz | 
| D. | 400 kHz | 
| Answer» B. 300 kHz | |
| 5. | Which of the following organism can grow with or without oxygen? | 
| A. | Obligate aerobes | 
| B. | Facultative anaerobes | 
| C. | Obligate anaerobes | 
| D. | Aerotolerant anaerobes | 
| Answer» C. Obligate anaerobes | |
| 6. | Which of the following wavelengths of radiation has the highest bacterial efficiency? | 
| A. | 270 nm | 
| B. | 280 nm | 
| C. | 265 nm | 
| D. | 290 nm | 
| Answer» D. 290 nm | |
| 7. | Which of the following is not an antimicrobial chemical agent? | 
| A. | Cresol | 
| B. | Formaldehyde | 
| C. | Acetone | 
| D. | Iodine | 
| Answer» D. Iodine | |
| 8. | Which of the following is not a method of sterilization? | 
| A. | Radiation | 
| B. | Chemical Treatment | 
| C. | Ultrasonic treatment | 
| D. | Cooling | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. | The fermenter vessel is sterilized at ____________ | 
| A. | 20 psi | 
| B. | 15 psi | 
| C. | 5 psi | 
| D. | 10 psi | 
| Answer» C. 5 psi | |
| 10. | Which of the following is the main disadvantage of a direct plate exchanger? | 
| A. | Foaming occurs | 
| B. | High capital cost | 
| C. | If the media contains suspended solids, the plate may get blocked | 
| D. | High maintenance | 
| Answer» D. High maintenance | |
| 11. | The sterilization in double spiral heat exchanger is done through ___________ | 
| A. | Countercurrent mechanism | 
| B. | Counter mechanism | 
| C. | Symporter mechanism | 
| D. | Antiporter mechanism | 
| Answer» B. Counter mechanism | |
| 12. | What is the function of the holding loop? | 
| A. | It heats the medium | 
| B. | It sterilizes the medium | 
| C. | It holds the medium | 
| D. | It cools the medium | 
| Answer» C. It holds the medium | |
| 13. | Which of the following is a type of continuous sterilizer? | 
| A. | Steam Injector | 
| B. | Inertial Impaction | 
| C. | Electrostatic attraction | 
| D. | Interception | 
| Answer» B. Inertial Impaction | |
| 14. | The holding time at 135°C will be _________ | 
| A. | 2.44 minutes | 
| B. | 51.9 seconds | 
| C. | 18.9 seconds | 
| D. | 2.7 seconds | 
| Answer» C. 18.9 seconds | |
| 15. | Which of the following time is not included in continuous sterilization? | 
| A. | Heating time | 
| B. | Cooling time | 
| C. | Holding time | 
| D. | Sterilization time | 
| Answer» E. | |