Electrical Safety For Landlords - Test Your Knowledge (2014.1)

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1.

A current rating of 99 mA may have which of the following effects on human body?
- A.
  
  Irregular heart function
- B.
  
  Muscle freeze and feeling of a painful shock
- C.
  
  Respiratory arrest and muscle contractions which may lead to death
- D.
  
  Cardiac arrest and a very high likelihood of death
2.

What do electrical faults and faulty electric installations result in?
- A.
  
  Electric shock, fires and burns
- B.
  
  Sneezing
- C.
  
  Feeling of faintness
- D.
  
  Death
3.

________ milliamps make one Amp
4.

Electrical Hazards occur due to following reason?
- A.
  
  Neglecting regular electrical inspections of properties and electrical equipment
- B.
  
  Unskilled repair work
- C.
  
  Using damaged or broken switches, sockets and other equipment
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

Who is the responsible person to undertake formal periodic inspection?
- A.
  
  Landlord
- B.
  
  Qualified Electrician
- C.
  
  Tenant
- D.
  
  None of the above
6.

In recent years for 1.7 million tenants, what did landlords do?
- A.
  
  Correct an electrical fault
- B.
  
  Refer to rescue services
- C.
  
  Ignore their concerns about electrical issues
- D.
  
  Bring in a qualified electrician
7.

What can be felt when a small electric current passes through the body?
- A.
  
  Muscular pain
- B.
  
  Mild tingle
- C.
  
  Body pain
- D.
  
  Faintness
8.

What causes damage to cables and electrical wiring systems?
- A.
  
  Heat
- B.
  
  Rubbing
- C.
  
  Action of pests
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

Any material through which electricity can pass is known as?
- A.
  
  Ammeter
- B.
  
  Conductor
- C.
  
  Voltage
- D.
  
  None of the above
10.

The unit of power is ______
11.

Annually, how many tenants in the UK experience electrical problems?
- A.
  
  50,000
- B.
  
  100,000
- C.
  
  10,000
- D.
  
  5,000
12.

Copper is a bad conductor of electricity
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Overloading the socket or circuit more than the maximum current limit causes electrical hazards
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

In the case of electrical accidents, landlords are exposed to the risk of financial penalties and criminal prosecution
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

The charity Electrical Safety First (ESF) was previously known as Electrical Safety Council
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

All wiring systems and electrical installations have an indefinite life time
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

How low could a current be that a person suffering an electric shock might die?
- A.
  
  2 Amps
- B.
  
  2000 mA
- C.
  
  0.02 A
- D.
  
  Amp
18.

If the fuse failed in a plug attached to a low power item such as a radio alarm what might be the rating of a replacement fuse?
- A.
  
  3 Amps
- B.
  
  240 Volts
- C.
  
  15 Amps
- D.
  
  Always use the same rating as the failed fuse
19.

Annually, how many electrical accidents are there in rental properties in the UK?
- A.
  
  5,000
- B.
  
  20,000
- C.
  
  50,000
- D.
  
  500
20.

For 1.7 million tenants, what did landlords do?
- A.
  
  Correct an electrical fault
- B.
  
  Refer to rescue services
- C.
  
  Ignore their concerns about electrical issues
- D.
  
  Bring in a qualified electrician
21.

Electrical hazards mostly occur due to the following reasons
- A.
  
  Electrical installations and equipment deteriorating over time due to lack of proper maintenance
- B.
  
  Neglecting to get the periodical electrical inspections and checks done
- C.
  
  Not installing the right protective devices according to requirement and regulations
- D.
  
  All the above
22.

Which one of the following is not an immediate symptom of electric shock
- A.
  
  Involuntary muscular spasm
- B.
  
  Heart attack
- C.
  
  Burns
- D.
  
  Sneezing
23.

Which one of the following statements describes an electric shock?
- A.
  
  Our body is a poor conductor of electricity and electricity circulates within our body when we touch a live wire.
- B.
  
  Our body becomes the easiest path for electric current flow when we touch an electric circuit and the ground at the same time.
- C.
  
  Our body behaves like an insulator when it comes in to contact with electricity
- D.
  
  Our body resists the flow of electricity through it and we feel the resistance like a jerk or shock.
24.

A current rating of 30 mA may have which of the following effects on human body?
- A.
  
  Slight tingling
- B.
  
  Feeling of faintness or jerking
- C.
  
  Respiratory arrest, muscle contractions, which may lead to death
- D.
  
  Frozen muscles
25.

Is it OK to use multiple block adaptors on electrical sockets
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False