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safety in the workshop and factors of electricity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the symbol used to represent the unit of electric current?

a)

R

b)

I

c)

A

d)

C

2.

Which of the following fire extinguisher can be best used on an electrical fire.

a)

water

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

foam

d)

dry powder

3.

The factors that can affect the resistance of a material are:

a)

length,thickness,size, colour

b)

length, cross-sectional area ,insulation,type of material

c)

width,type of material, cross-sectional area, insulation

d)

temperature,length,type of material,cross-sectional area

4.

Which of the following is the unit for potential difference?

a)

volt

b)

ohm

c)

ampere

d)

coulomb

5.

A physical sensation caused by an electric current reacting with the nerves is called an:

a)

impulse

b)

electric burn

c)

electric shock

d)

electrocution

6.

The unit of resistance is:

a)

ohms

b)

amperes

c)

watts

d)

volts

7.

Before attempting to repair an electrical circuit,ensure that:

a)

you have the correct tool

b)

the power supply is ON

c)

the circuit is completed

d)

the power supply is OFF

8.

The force that causes electrons to move through a circuit is called:

a)

resistance

b)

voltage

c)

current

d)

power

9.

Electric current is measured in:

a)

ohms

b)

coulombs

c)

amperes

d)

volts

10.

A current which flows in one direction and then changes a flows in an opposite direction is called a/an:

a)

indirect

b)

changing

c)

direct

d)

alternating

11.

The symbol used to represent resistance is:

a)

O

b)

E

c)

I

d)

R

12.

Which of the following definition is the meaning for the abbreviation “CPR”?

a)

Cardiac Pulse Reading

b)

Cardiac Pulmonary Rest

c)

Cardio Pulmonary Respiration

d)

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

13.

The picture above shows the:

a)

wrong technique of lifting an object

b)

technique of placing an object on the floor

c)

correct technique of lifting an object

d)

correct method of checking the weight of a box

14.

Which set substances listed below are all health hazard?

a)

Chemical fumes, flammable chemicals and acid

b)

Dust, animal glue and linseed oil

c)

Paint, cement and gasoline

d)

Grout, cement and asbestos

15.

Which of the following are the main ways by which hazardous substances can enter the body?

a)

Through the mouth, the skin and through the nose

b)

Through the eyes, through the ears and through the nose

c)

Through the skin only

d)

Through the nose, through the eyes and through the ears

16.

The fire extinguisher above is best used for putting out which of the following fires:

a)

All fires

b)

electrical,petroleum and wood fires

c)

oil,cooking gas and electrical fires

d)

wood,paper and textiles fires

17.

The fire extinguisher above is best use for putting out which of the following fires?

a)

All fires

b)

wood and textile only

c)

oil and flammable only

d)

electrical only

18.

The picture above shows the:

a)

best technique of lifting an object

b)

best way to drag an object

c)

wrong technique of lifting an object

d)

wrong way to drag an object

19.

The opposition to the flow of an electric current is:

a)

resistance

b)

potential difference

c)

power

d)

voltage

20.

A hazard may be defined as:

a)

a live circuit

b)

inadequate lighting

c)

a damaged electrical cable

d)

anything that can cause harm