QUIZ
LABORATORY SAFETY SERIES:
Electrical Safety
Name:
Date:
1. Which of the following problems can faulty electrical equipment cause?
Shock.
Fire.
Explosion.
All of the above.
2. Which of the following causes shock?
Micronage.
Amperage.
Voltage.
3. True or False... The function of a fuse or circuit breaker is to interrupt the flow
of electricity if the circuit becomes "overloaded"?
True
False
4. True or False... The purpose of the "third wire" on a three-pronged plug is to
"ground" leaking or stray electricity?
True
False
5. What type of fire extinguisher should be used with electrical fires?
Type A.
Type B.
Type C.
Any of the above.
6. True or False… The amount of electricity used to light a Christmas tree bulb
can cause a heart attack?
True
False
QUIZ
LABORATORY SAFETY SERIES:
Electrical Safety
PRESENTER'S COPY...WITH ANSWERS
1. Which of the following problems can faulty electrical equipment cause?
Shock.
Fire.
Explosion.
X All of the above.
2. Which of the following causes shock?
Micronage.
X Amperage.
Voltage.
3. True or False... The function of a fuse or circuit breaker is to interrupt the flow
of electricity if the circuit becomes "overloaded"?
X True
False
4. True or False... The purpose of the "third wire" on a three-pronged plug is to
"ground" leaking or stray electricity?
X True
False
5. What type of fire extinguisher should be used with electrical fires?
Type A.
Type B.
X Type C.
Any of the above.
6. True or False… The amount of electricity needed to power a Christmas tree
bulb can cause a heart attack?
X True
False