Lab Assistant - Biology Mock Test

SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University

Official syllabus, paper pattern and past papers for the Sukkur IBA Community Colleges & Schools (SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University) test.

Practice for the Lab Assistant - Biology mock test based on the exam conducted by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University. This free mock test follows the official syllabus and prepares you with realistic, exam-style multiple-choice questions written in simple Pakistani exam English. Use it to build speed, check your weak areas, and improve your score before the real test.

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Test Pattern

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Questions: 100
  • Subjects: 5

Official Syllabus & Weightage

The Lab Assistant - Biology test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers English, Reasoning / Aptitude, Computer / MS Office, Subject-Based (Biology), Lab Management.

SubjectWeightageApprox. Questions
English10%10
Reasoning / Aptitude10%10
Computer / MS Office10%10
Subject-Based (Biology)60%60
Lab Management10%10

Lab Assistant - Biology Past Papers Pattern

Past papers of the Lab Assistant - Biology test follow the official syllabus above. The practice questions on this page are built subject-by-subject on that same pattern, so the balance of English, computer, mathematics, general knowledge and reasoning items matches what candidates report seeing in previous papers.

  • English — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Reasoning / Aptitude — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Computer / MS Office — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Subject-Based (Biology) — about 60 of 100 questions (60%)
  • Lab Management — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)

Questions Preview

Real, exam-style multiple-choice questions already prepared for this mock test. Correct answers and detailed explanations are unlocked inside the test.

Q1. How should infectious biological waste from a diagnostic lab in Pakistan be primarily treated before disposal?

  1. A. Disposal in regular waste bins
  2. B. Sterilization by autoclave followed by proper disposal
  3. C. Washing and reusing without sterilization
  4. D. Incineration without prior treatment

Subject: Lab Management

Q2. Which plant tissue is responsible for primary growth, leading to increases in length at tips of roots and shoots?

  1. A. Epidermal tissue
  2. B. Vascular tissue
  3. C. Ground tissue
  4. D. Meristematic tissue

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

Q3. If 'Biryani' is coded as '2191825149', how would 'Korma' be coded using the same logic?

  1. A. 111518131
  2. B. 11518131
  3. C. 11158131
  4. D. 115181310

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

Q4. Which technique allows for rapid sectioning of fresh or frozen tissues for immediate diagnosis, often during surgery?

  1. A. Maceration
  2. B. Cryosectioning
  3. C. Microtomy
  4. D. Ultramicrotomy

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

Q5. Which plant tissue is primarily responsible for the transport of water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves?

  1. A. Xylem
  2. B. Phloem
  3. C. Sclerenchyma
  4. D. Parenchyma

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

Q6. The ability of a microscope to distinguish between two closely located points as separate entities is called its:

  1. A. Resolving power
  2. B. Magnification
  3. C. Numerical aperture
  4. D. Field of view

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

Q7. Choose the most appropriate tense for the sentence: 'By next year, the Gwadar Port expansion project ______ its first phase.'

  1. A. will have been completed
  2. B. will be completed
  3. C. would complete
  4. D. is being completed

Subject: English

Q8. Which stain is commonly used to visualize nuclei in animal cells due to its affinity for acidic components?

  1. A. Methylene blue
  2. B. Safranin
  3. C. Iodine solution
  4. D. Eosin

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

Q9. Which plant tissue provides mechanical support to growing parts and has unevenly thickened cell walls?

  1. A. Collenchyma
  2. B. Sclerenchyma
  3. C. Parenchyma
  4. D. Meristematic tissue

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

Q10. Which type of microscope provides a magnified 3D image of a specimen's surface, often used for topographical studies?

  1. A. Phase-contrast microscope
  2. B. Electron microscope
  3. C. Fluorescence microscope
  4. D. Compound light microscope

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

Q11. What is the most common general-purpose staining technique used for routine histological examination of human tissues?

  1. A. Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E)
  2. B. Gram staining
  3. C. Ziehl-Neelsen stain
  4. D. Methylene blue

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

Q12. Which part of a compound microscope magnifies the real image formed by the objective lens?

  1. A. Eyepiece
  2. B. Objective lens
  3. C. Condenser
  4. D. Stage

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

Q13. Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement:

  1. A. Neither the manager nor the employees agrees with the new policy.
  2. B. Neither the manager nor the employees agree with the new policy.
  3. C. Neither the manager nor the employees agreeing with the new policy.
  4. D. Neither the manager nor the employees has agreed with the new policy.

Subject: English

Q14. In a Pakistani laboratory, what is the primary container for non-sharp biological waste like contaminated gloves?

  1. A. Biohazard bag
  2. B. Regular waste bin
  3. C. Recycling container
  4. D. Sharps container

Subject: Lab Management

Q15. Which plant tissue is primarily responsible for the transport of water and minerals from roots to leaves?

  1. A. Phloem
  2. B. Xylem
  3. C. Parenchyma
  4. D. Epidermis

Subject: Subject-Based (Biology)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are included in the Lab Assistant - Biology test?

The official syllabus for the Lab Assistant - Biology test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers: English, Reasoning / Aptitude, Computer / MS Office, Subject-Based (Biology), Lab Management.

How long is the Lab Assistant - Biology mock test?

This mock test is set to 90 minutes with 100 multiple-choice questions, matching the official pattern.

Is the Lab Assistant - Biology mock test free?

Yes. You can practice the Lab Assistant - Biology mock test for free on MCQsAI. Questions are generated in simple Pakistani exam English from the official syllabus.

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