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WorksheetsElectrical Safety Quizziz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is electricity?
Solid mass
The movement of free electrons between atoms
The movement of atoms within an object
Movement within the nucleus of an atom
What does 'electrocution' mean?
Any accident involving electricity
Exposed to electrical current
Killed by electrical shock
Received a mild electrical shock
Arc flash/arc blast can reach maximum temperatures up to 350 ̊F?
False
True
Which gauge of wire will carry the most current?
14 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
00 gauge
What does GFCI stand for?
Ground Floor Connection Intersector
Ground Flow Current Interceptor
Ground Flexible Conduit Insulator
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
Which of the following is a safe practice?
Holding fingers on switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool
Yanking cord to disconnect plug from outlet
Carrying power tool by the cord
Keeping cords away from heat, oil, and sharp edges
Who is responsible for ensuring that overhead power lines are de-energized?
Power company
Employer
Municipality
Employee
What is the purpose of a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)?
All of the above
To detect ground faults and interrupt electric current
To limit the duration of electrical shock
To protect people from electrical shock
What is the main hazard associated with damaged or bare wires?
Explosion
Electrical burns
Electrical shock
Fire hazard
What is the purpose of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures?
To prevent the unexpected release of hazardous gases, fluids, or solid matter
To prevent contact with operating equipment parts
All of the above
To protect workers from injury while working on or near electrical circuits and equipment
What is the function of a circuit breaker?
To break the circuit when there is a power surge
To increase the flow of current
To decrease the flow of current
To maintain a constant flow of current
What does 'insulation' mean in the context of electrical wiring?
It is a protective coating that prevents electricity from escaping the wire
It is a type of wire used in high voltage applications
It is a device used to measure the flow of electricity
It is a method of connecting two wires together
What does 'conductor' mean in the context of electricity?
A device used to measure the flow of electricity
A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily
A protective coating that prevents electricity from escaping
A method of connecting two wires together
What is the main hazard associated with overloading an electrical circuit?
Explosion
Electrical burns
Electrical shock
Fire hazard
