ELECTRICAL SAFETY & INDUSTRY QUIZZES
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Stay Cool
May 15, 2023 |Take this quizAs we enter into the summer months when temperatures and humidity begin to rise and severe weather pops up unexpectedly, workers need to prepare for these possibilities. With heat regulations possible in the future and new enforcement programs being implemented, employers must train all workers, take every precaution and ensure workers get the water, rest and shade they need while on the job and adjusting to new working environments.
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Safety Year Round
May 15, 2023 |Take this quizMay is Electrical Safety Month and when we recognize Construction Safety Week and OSHA’s Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Everyone should practice electrical safety year-round, at home and in the workplace.
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What Does ‘Certification’ Mean?
May 15, 2023 |Take this quizThe term “certification” is used often in the workplace, especially with technology. What does certification mean, and who does the certifying? When is it required? How well do you understand certification? Take this quiz and get certified (just kidding!).
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How Well Do You Know Chapter 4?
Apr 14, 2023 |Take this quizThis quiz tests your knowledge on Article 430, Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers, and adjacent articles.
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Fire Alarm Fundamentals
Apr 14, 2023 |Take this quizHow well do you know fire alarm basics? Test your knowledge with this quiz based on the 2022 edition of NFPA 72.
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Tales of the Undead
Mar 15, 2023 |Take this quizTales of the undead are not limited to B movies and long-running TV series. Some cabling tech just never seems to die, or comes back from the dead. How well do you know these zombies?
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Emergency Control Function Interfaces
Feb 15, 2023 |Take this quizEmergency control function interfaces enable fire alarm systems and other building systems to communicate during a fire. Take this quiz to see how much you know.
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Top 10 in 2022
Feb 15, 2023 |Take this quizOSHA released its top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for 2022. This quiz asks a question about each topic. How much do you know?
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Conductors and Circuit Requirements
Feb 15, 2023 |Take this quizTest your knowledge on conductor and branch circuit requirements in the National Electrical Code.
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Pathway Survivability
Aug 12, 2022 |Test your knowledge of the latest pathway survivability requirements from NFPA 72-2002.Take this quiz -
Be Prepared For Hurricane Season
Aug 12, 2022 |August is the middle of hurricane season, and many communities face dangerous weather with excessive winds, torrential rains and flooding. So, take time to ensure you have emergency supplies available and travel plans in the event there is a hurricane or a declaration of evacuation. In case of an evacuation order, remember the six P’s: people, prescriptions, papers, pets, personal needs and priceless items.Take this quiz -
Wiring in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Aug 12, 2022 |Electrical wiring in hazardous (classified) locations is significantly more restrictive than wiring in general unclassified locations. Good design ingenuity for systems in these environments is to locate as much of the electrical wiring and equipment outside the classified location. The basic approach of addressing the hazardous (classified) location is to remove one or more components of the fire triangle—oxygen, fuel and an ignition source—to reduce the possibility of an explosion. Electrical installations present significant ignition sources for these environments.Take this quiz -
Duct Smoke Detectors
Jun 15, 2022 |How well do you know the requirements for duct smoke detectors? Requirements come from a number of different codes and standards. Take this quiz and test your knowledge.Take this quiz -
Minimum Requirements for Motors and More
Jun 15, 2022 |Chapter 4 of the NEC, Equipment for General Use, includes the minimum requirements for equipment such as motors, transformers, appliances, heating equipment and more. According to Section 90.3, these rules are general in nature but could be amended by the specific requirements in chapters 5–7. Properly applying the NEC requires steady use and accurate navigation, so students of the Code are always learning.Take this quiz -
Fiber Optic Safety
May 23, 2022Some safety issues are unique to working with fiber optics, while others are common to all aspects of cable installation. How well do you know the safety concerns for fiber optics?Take this quiz -
Falls, Lifelines and Safety Nets
May 23, 2022 |According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in construction. During the first week of Electrical Safety Month, OSHA held its National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. Test your fall-protection knowledge here.Take this quiz -
Fire Alarm Power Supplies
Apr 15, 2022 |How well do you know NFPA 72 requirements for fire alarm power supplies? Take this quiz and test your knowledge.Take this quiz -
IT and Other Special Equipment
Apr 15, 2022 |NEC Chapter 6, Special Equipment, covers photovoltaic systems, wind electrical systems, fuel cell systems, welders, IT equipment and more. As indicated in Section 90.3, the requirements in Chapter 6 can modify or amend the general rules in chapters 1–4, 5 and 7. Often the amendments or modifications are more restrictive than the general rules, but equal and effective safety requirements attained allow for the modifications by the later chapters.Take this quiz -
Cable Installation Requirements
Mar 11, 2022 |What are the general voltage and current limitations on cables for electrical installations involving network cabling, low-voltage control systems, occupancy sensors and power over ethernet (PoE) cables? Refer to the National Electrical Code and other industry literature to perform a safe, efficient installation.Take this quiz -
What Do You Know About PONs?
Mar 10, 2022During the pandemic, many people worked and studied at home, all needing broadband internet to do so. Robust home internet is best achieved with fiber to the home (FTTH) using passive optical networks (PONs). How well do you understand FTTH using PONs?Take this quiz