Electrical Safety Quiz

What should you do when working near overhead lines?

• Be aware and cautious.

• Ignore them.

• Use them for support.

• Paint them.

What voltage is indicated by a yellow cable connector?

• 110 volt

• 230 volt

• 410 volt

• 120 volt

What is one thing that ordinary fuses cannot provide that RCDs can?

• Voltage regulation

• Personal protection

• Power amplification

• Signal enhancement

What does an RCD constantly monitor?

• Voltage levels

• Electric current

• Temperature

• Humidity

What should you do before starting any checks on electrical equipment?

• Plug in the equipment

• Switch off and unplug the equipment

• Check the fuse rating

• Inspect the outer cover

Who should check if the plug is correctly wired?

• Anyone

• Only a competent person

• A supervisor

• An electrician

How can you ensure the fuse is correctly rated?

• By guessing

• By checking the equipment rating plate or instruction book

• By asking a friend

• By looking at the plug

What might burn marks or staining on equipment suggest?

• The equipment is new

• The equipment is overheating

• The equipment is working fine

• The equipment is old

How should trailing wires be positioned?

• So they are a trip hazard

• So they are less likely to get damaged

• So they are hidden

• So they are tangled

What should you do if you find internal wires visible in the plug?

• Ignore it

• Secure the cable properly

• Paint over it

• Cut the wires