ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR TECHNICIANS &
SUPERVISORS UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
An electrical shock is received when electrical _____ passes through the body.
ANSWER
current
Question 2.
Each of the following practices is considered a way to protect against electrocution EXCEPT _____.
ANSWER
using extension cords if fixed wiring is not available
Question 3.
Which of the following is a measure of the electrical force that seems to push the current along?
ANSWER
Voltage
Question 4.
What action is required if the ground prong is missing from the male end of a power cord?
ANSWER
Remove the power cord from service
Question 5.
Whenever two wires are at different voltages, _____ will pass between them if they are connected.
ANSWER
electrical current
, Question 6.
To prevent electrocution, what should workers do before performing repair work on electrical
systems?
ANSWER
Make sure the systems are deenergized
Question 7.
The severity of injury from electrical shock depends on which two factors below?
ANSWER
Current and duration
Question 8.
Cardiac arrest, severe burns, and death is probable if a worker receives an electrical shock of _____.
ANSWER
10 amps
Question 9.
OSHA classifies any use of electrical service _____ as high voltage.
ANSWER
over 600 volts
Question 10.
Electrical currents above _____ milliamperes may have a paralyzing or "freezing" effects on muscles.
ANSWER
10
Question 11.
Which of the following will result in lower resistance and greater risk of injury when shocked?
ANSWER
Wet skin
SUPERVISORS UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
An electrical shock is received when electrical _____ passes through the body.
ANSWER
current
Question 2.
Each of the following practices is considered a way to protect against electrocution EXCEPT _____.
ANSWER
using extension cords if fixed wiring is not available
Question 3.
Which of the following is a measure of the electrical force that seems to push the current along?
ANSWER
Voltage
Question 4.
What action is required if the ground prong is missing from the male end of a power cord?
ANSWER
Remove the power cord from service
Question 5.
Whenever two wires are at different voltages, _____ will pass between them if they are connected.
ANSWER
electrical current
, Question 6.
To prevent electrocution, what should workers do before performing repair work on electrical
systems?
ANSWER
Make sure the systems are deenergized
Question 7.
The severity of injury from electrical shock depends on which two factors below?
ANSWER
Current and duration
Question 8.
Cardiac arrest, severe burns, and death is probable if a worker receives an electrical shock of _____.
ANSWER
10 amps
Question 9.
OSHA classifies any use of electrical service _____ as high voltage.
ANSWER
over 600 volts
Question 10.
Electrical currents above _____ milliamperes may have a paralyzing or "freezing" effects on muscles.
ANSWER
10
Question 11.
Which of the following will result in lower resistance and greater risk of injury when shocked?
ANSWER
Wet skin
