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Electrical Fire Prevention & Response Quiz
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Evaluate your knowledge of electrical fire prevention measures and proper response procedures, including fire extinguisher selection, emergency protocols, and safety practices.
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1
What is the most common cause of electrical fires?
Lightning strikes
Faulty electrical wiring and equipment
Overloading circuits
All of the above
2
What should you do if you see sparks or smoke from electrical equipment?
Ignore it
Immediately turn off the power and evacuate
Try to fix it yourself
Call a friend
3
What type of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires?
Water extinguisher
Class C or CO2 extinguisher
Foam extinguisher
Any available extinguisher
4
What should you never do when fighting an electrical fire?
Use water
Turn off the power
Call emergency services
Use a Class C extinguisher
5
What is a circuit breaker designed to do?
To make equipment run faster
To automatically shut off power when there is an overload
To save energy
To reduce noise
6
You should never overload electrical outlets.
True
False
7
What should you do if a circuit breaker trips repeatedly?
Keep resetting it
Have an electrician investigate the problem
Ignore it
Replace it yourself
8
What is the purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)?
To save energy
To protect against electrical shock
To make equipment run faster
To reduce noise
9
What should you do if you smell burning electrical insulation?
Ignore it
Immediately turn off power and investigate
Open windows to ventilate
Call a friend
10
What is the first step in electrical fire prevention?
Have regular inspections
Use proper electrical equipment
Train employees
All of the above
11
What should you do if you discover an electrical fire?
Try to put it out yourself
Evacuate immediately and call emergency services
Use water to extinguish it
Wait to see if it goes out
12
You should use extension cords as permanent wiring.
True
False
13
What should you do if electrical equipment gets wet?
Use it immediately
Dry it off and continue using
Have it inspected by a qualified electrician
Ignore it
14
What is the purpose of electrical maintenance?
To save money
To prevent electrical fires and equipment failure
To make equipment run faster
To reduce noise
15
How often should electrical systems be inspected?
Never
Only when there is a problem
According to regulatory requirements and manufacturer recommendations
Once a year
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