Understanding Electricity and Safety

Front

Which abbreviation is amp?

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Ampere

Front

What device prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit?

Back

Fuse

Front

Which of the following is a potential hazard of electricity? Electric shock, Increased resistance, Lower voltage, Reduced current

Back

Electric shock

Front

What is the main function of a circuit breaker in an electrical system?

Back

To prevent overheating by interrupting current flow

Front

Which of the following is a basic preventive safety measure when working with electricity?
Options:
Wearing rubber-soled shoes,
Using metal tools,
Working with wet hands,
Standing on a metal surface

Back

Wearing rubber-soled shoes

Front

What refers to the poles of an electric current, either positive or negative?

Back

polarity

Front

Which of the following is NOT a basic electrical concept? Voltage, Current, Magnetism, Resistance

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Magnetism

Front

Which of the following is a hazard associated with overloaded electrical outlets? Fire, Increased efficiency, Lower resistance, Reduced voltage

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Fire

Front

What should you do first if someone is experiencing an electric shock?

Back

Turn off the power source

Front

A salon owner is planning to install a new electrical outlet in a wet area, such as a bathroom. Which safety device should they include to minimize the risk of electric shock, and why? Options: Fuse, because it prevents all types of electrical hazards; Ground Fault Interrupter because its designed to protect from electrical shock by interrupting a circuit when there's a leak; Transformer, because it changes the voltage; Capacitor, because it stores charge.

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Ground Fault Interrupter because its designed to protect from electrical shock by interrupting a circuit when there's a leak