C&G 2365 201-02 Hazards quiz

What is a hazard?

• A potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons.

• The likelihood of being exposed to a dangerous situation.

• A measure of safety in a given environment.

• A method to prevent accidents.

What is risk?

• A potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons.

• The likelihood that a person may be harmed or suffers adverse health effects if exposed to a hazard.

• A measure of safety in a given environment.

• A method to prevent accidents.

Which of the following is a specific hazard associated with the installation and maintenance of electrical systems?

• Water leakage

• Electric shock

• Noise pollution

• Air contamination

What type of hazard involves direct and indirect contact in electrical systems?

• Burns

• Explosions

• Electric shock

• Fires

Which of the following is NOT listed as a specific hazard in electrical system maintenance?

• Burns

• Fires

• Explosions

• Chemical spills

What is an electric shock defined as?

• A psychological reaction to loud noises

• The physiological reaction, sensation, or injury caused by electric current passing through the body

• A chemical reaction in the body

• A mechanical injury from falling

What is a direct danger of electric shock?

• Loss of vision

• Stoppage of breathing or regular heartbeat, or burns

• Hair loss

• Increased appetite

What is an indirect danger of electric shock?

• Improved reflexes

• Enhanced memory

• Damage from secondary events like a fall, explosion, or fire

• Increased energy levels

What is contact with live parts referred to as?

• Indirect contact

• Direct contact

• Residual contact

• Faulty contact

What is the term for receiving an electric shock from conductive parts that should not normally be live?

• Direct contact

• Indirect contact

• Faulty contact

• Live contact