Q.1
What percentage of the 43,000 accidental fires in UK homes in 2007 reportedly had a electrical origin?
  • 18%
  • 25%
  • 49%
  • 72%
Q.2
The Electrical Safety Council Grants Scheme is set up to help people who are what?
  • In receipt of means tested benefit or state pension
  • Over 60 years of age
  • Registered disabled
  • All of the above
Q.3
What is the purpose of the Electrical Safety Council’s 'Plug into Safety' campaign?
  • To raise awareness and promote the benefits of carbon monoxide alarms
  • To raise awareness and promote the benefits of electricity smart meters
  • To raise awareness and promote the benefits of residual current devices
  • To raise awareness and promote the benefits of smoke alarms
Q.4
A circuit breaker is more effective than a fuse because?
  • It is cheaper than a fuse
  • It keeps the circuit intact even if there is a problem with the electrical equipment
  • It looks more modern
  • It protects the wiring and equipment from overheating and potentially catching fire
Q.5
How often should the electrical wiring in a home be checked?
  • Every year
  • Every 2 years
  • Every 5 years
  • Every 10 years
Q.6
A switch in an electrical circuit should always be what?
  • Connected to the earth wire
  • Connected to the live wire
  • Connected to the neutral wire
  • Not connected to any wire
Q.7
Materials that do not conduct electricity are called what?
  • Barriers
  • Conductors
  • Insulators
  • Modifiers
Q.8
Residual Current Devices (RCD's) are often used with outdoor electrical equipment such as trimmers to do what?
  • Protect people from shock
  • Protect the equipment from damage
  • Protect the garden
  • Protect the plug socket
Q.9
What is the vision of the Electrical Safety Council?
  • For everyone to be happy using electricity in their homes
  • For everyone to be safe from the dangers that electricity can create
  • For everyone to buy electrical products safely
  • For everyone to have electricity in their homes
Q.10
The Electrical Safety Council has roots that date back to which year?
  • 1926
  • 1956
  • 1976
  • 1996
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