Download Electric Safety Quiz

Electric Safety Quiz
1. Electric current is dangerous because it can cause
a) electrocution.
b) burns.
c) fires.
d) all of the above
2. What is a short circuit?
3. Why is a short circuit dangerous?
4. Why does the cord of an electric device contain two electric wires?
a) The two wires make up the two loops of a parallel circuit.
b) One wire carries direct current and one wire carries alternating current.
c) One wire carries current to the device and one wire carries current away from the device.
d) two of the above
5. What is the purpose of the round prong on a three-prong plug?
a) It carries any stray electric current into the ground.
b) It carries electric current to the appliance.
c) It carries electric current away from the appliance.
d) none of the above
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6. A switch that automatically interrupts a circuit if too much current flows through it is
called a(n) _____.
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7. What does GFCI stand for?
8. Explain how the device in question 7 helps prevent electrical hazards.
9. True or false: You should never use electricity when you are wet or standing in water.
10. True or false: Overloading a circuit may cause it to have too much voltage.
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