Electricity Risks Quiz

What are the two categories of risks inherent with electricity?

• Direct and indirect

• High and low

• Safe and unsafe

• Big and small

What is one danger related to electricity?

• Faulty electrical equipment

• Fresh fruit

• Clean water

• Soft pillows

Which of these is a danger related to electricity?

• Exposed conductors

• Sunny weather

• Green grass

• Soft blankets

What can be a problem with electrical cables?

• Worn electrical cables

• New shoes

• Fresh flowers

• Soft toys

What is one advantage of using battery powered tools?

• They have trailing leads.

• They can cause electric shock.

• They can be used where there are no mains supplies.

• They are less mobile.

Why are battery powered tools considered safer?

• They have high voltage levels.

• They have voltage levels that mean there is no risk of electric shock.

• They are heavier.

• They require mains supplies.

What is NOT an advantage of battery powered tools?

• No trailing leads.

• Greater mobility.

• Can be used without mains supplies.

• They are always lighter.

What is one benefit of using reduced voltage power tools on site?

• Increases the risk of electric shock

• Reduces the risk of electric shock

• Makes tools heavier

• Uses more electricity

From where is the 110V supply derived?

• A battery

• A generator

• A transformer

• A solar panel

What happens when the secondary is center-tapped and connected to earth?

• Results in a shock of 110V

• Results in a shock of 220V

• Results in a shock of 55V

• No shock occurs