Take This Gas Safety Trivia Quiz! Test

10 Questions | By Sophiestrickland | Last updated: Sep 1, 2020 | Total Attempts: 1322

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What do you know about gas safety? Do you know as much as necessary to pass this test? When it is misused or mishandled, it is the most dangerous material you use. Unfortunately, most of the general population take gasoline as a commodity, for granted, so much so that we ignore the danger that has the potential to ensue. Take this quiz and test your understanding of this subject.

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1.

How many homes in the UK are connected to the mains gas network?
- A.
  
  21 million
- B.
  
  23 million
- C.
  
  25 million
2.

How often should you have your gas appliances serviced?
- A.
  
  When ever you feel it needs servicing
- B.
  
  When its broken
- C.
  
  When warranty runs out
- D.
  
  Annually
3.

How many homes last year avoided deadly gas incidents, due to the intervention of a Gas Safe registered engineer?
- A.
  
  68,000
- B.
  
  24,000
- C.
  
  3,500
4.

What are the six signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?
- A.
  
  Loss of hair, deafness, nausea, dizziness, lethargic, joint pain
- B.
  
  Headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse, loss of consciouness
- C.
  
  Breathlessness, jaundice, thirsty, flatulence, hallucinations, runny nose
5.

Out of every six homes inspected in Great Britain, what number had unsafe gas appliances?
- A.
  
  1 in 6
- B.
  
  2 in 6
- C.
  
  3 in 6
- D.
  
  4 in 6
- E.
  
  5 in 6
- F.
  
  6 in 6
6.

Neglecting to have an annual service and safety check on your gas appliances could expose yourself and your family to which of the following?
- A.
  
  High gas bill
- B.
  
  Risk of breakdown
- C.
  
  Gas leaks, fire, explosions and deadly Carbon Monoxide poisoning
- D.
  
  Shorter lifespan on boiler
7.

What are the warning signs that your appliances aren't working correctly?
- A.
  
  Noisier than normal
- B.
  
  Takes a long time to ignite
- C.
  
  Lazy yellow flames
- D.
  
  Black marks on or around the appliance
- E.
  
  Quieter than normal
- F.
  
  Too much condensation in the room
8.

Can you name Gas Safe's cartoon Superhero?
- A.
  
  Derek
- B.
  
  David
- C.
  
  Doug
- D.
  
  Damian
- E.
  
  Dimitri
- F.
  
  Dylan
- G.
  
  Duane
9.

More than half of all gas inspected were found to be unsafe
10.

What type of alarm is recommended to protect yourself and your family from faulty fossil fuel appliances?
- A.
  
  Smoke Alarm
- B.
  
  CO Alarm
- C.
  
  Burglar Alarm
- D.
  
  Heat Alarm