1.2.10 Using Appliances and Tools

Which appliance would be BEST to use for quickly popping a bag of popcorn?

• an oven

• a toaster

• a microwave

• a stovetop

What tools might you need for small home repairs?

• hammer, nails, screwdriver, and pliers

• dry and wet mop

• fire extinguisher

• broom and dustpan

If your electric hair dryer accidentally falls into a sink full of water, what should you do?

• drain the sink and then take it out

• reach down carefully and pull it out

• turn off electric fuse box or breaker

• turn off the lights

What is MOST likely to happen if you use a metal or foil pan in a microwave oven?

• the food will cook faster

• the food will get hard

• the pan may melt

• the pan will spark and blacken

Which product would be the best to use in cleaning a bathroom?

• furniture polish

• disinfectant cleaner

• dishwashing liquid

• glass cleaner

Who would be the best person to call to repair a leaky faucet in your rented apartment?

• a friend

• your parents

• the landlord or apartment maintenance person

• none of the above

Which of the following situations would it be necessary for a home owner to call for assistance?

• you don't like your new neighbors

• an electric power line is down in your yard

• the wind blew a neighbors trash in your yard

• none of the above