SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
2021/2022 ACADEMIC SESSION

JIB 438 – BIOLOGICAL SAFETY

Duration: [1 hour]

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:

Please ensure that this examination question paper consists of THREE printed pages
before you begin the test.

Answer ALL questions in A4 papers. Completed script needs to be scanned and

submitted to a link set in the E-portal of this course in .pdf format after you have
completed this test.

COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW:

Name : …………………………………………………………………..………..

Matric No. : ....………………………………………………………………….………

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1. A microbiology graduate is working on a project involving a pathogenic laboratory

strain of Vibrio cholerae.

(a) State the risk group of the Vibrio cholera.

(1 mark)

(b) Describe why the Vibrio cholerae is grouped in the above-mentioned risk
group.
(4 marks)

(c) Predict TWO (2) incidences of biosafety mishaps in the laboratory while
handling the Vibrio cholerae.
(2 marks)

(d) For each of the selected incidences identified in (c), describe the
precautionary measures required to protect or minimise the effect of the
incidences.
(8 marks)

2. You are working as a medical technologist in one of the advanced research centre.
One day, a specimen of saliva sample arrived at your laboratory to test for the
presence of Ebola virus.

(a) Identify the risk group of the microorganisms and biosafety level that is
required to be fulfilled by the laboratory.
(2 marks)

(b) Discuss the containment requirements for safe handling of the Ebola virus.
(8 marks)

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3. You are a biology teacher in one of the secondary schools in Malaysia. Outline the
safety features and requirements needed to be explained to the students on the
first day of laboratory practical session.
(10 marks)

4. Identify and explain FIVE (5) safety requirements needed to be practiced in the
laboratory for safe handling of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2) during real-time PCR analysis.
(15 marks)

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