Associated risks with electricity should be taken into account on your
A.
Company marketing literature
B.
Single Equality Policy
C.
Risk Assessment
D.
Employment Contract
3.
Which of the following is the least risk in the use of electrical equipment?
A.
Wet surroundings
B.
Outdoors
C.
Cramped spaces with a lot of earthed metalwork such as inside a tank
D.
Dry and spacious
4.
Which of the following should you not do when using electrical equipment?
A.
Make sure that equipment is safe when supplied and that it is then maintained in a safe condition.
B.
Provide an accessible and clearly identified switch near each fixed machine to cut off power in an emergency.
C.
For portable equipment, use socket outlets which are close by so that equipment can be easily disconnected in an emergency.
D.
Use strip connector blocks covered in insulating tape to join two lengths of cable.
5.
A RCD can provide additional safety when using electricity. What does RCD stand for?
A.
Residual Current Device
B.
Routine Circuit Duct
C.
Restricting Current Defence
D.
Recognised Circuit Distributer
6.
The purpose of an RCD is to
A.
Increase the voltage of the electrical equipment.
B.
Trip out if there is an electrical fault.
C.
Beep if there is an electrical fault.
D.
Make the equipment safe to use in wet conditions.
7.
All electrical equipment, including portable equipment and installations, should be maintained (so far as reasonably practicable) to prevent danger; this is a requirement of the Electricity at Work Regulations
A.
1989
B.
1990
C.
2009
D.
2010
8.
What is the missing word from the following sentence with regard to Electricity at Work Regulations? These Regulations state___________ of electrical safety and apply to all electrical systems and equipment.
A.
rules
B.
conditions
C.
principles
D.
legislation
9.
Which of the following statements is correct with regards to PAT testing?
A.
Every electrical item needs a PAT and must be done every year.
B.
Not every electrical item needs a PAT and those that do may not need to be tested every year.
C.
PAT testing is only applicable to organisations with five or more staff.
D.
There is a legal requirement to label equipment that has been inspected or tested, and you must keep records of activities.
10.
Which of the following is not safe practice when working with electricity
A.
Suspect or faulty equipment is taken out of use, labelled ‘DO NOT USE’ and kept secure until examined by a competent person.
B.
Where possible, tools and power socket outlets are switched off before plugging in or unplugging.
C.
Equipment is switched off and/or unplugged before cleaning or making adjustments.
D.
Give wet equipment a quick wipe over with a dry cloth.
