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How Safe are You?

Created by Nightmare

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Family Life
How Safe are You game quiz
"An all multiple choice quiz about safety in and around the house. I hope that you learn something. :-)"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. According to the National Safety Council, which of the following is responsible for causing the most burns to a person in a home?
    Improper bathtub temperature
    Improper placement of pots and pans on a stove
    Working on the family car
    Mixing of cleaning chemicals


2. Which of the following is a component that protects a person from electrocution?
    Sump shutoff
    Electro flow valve (EFV)
    Ground fault interrupter (GFI)
    Current limiter


3. When setting up a 12-foot ladder against a house, how far should the base of the ladder be placed away from the wall?
    3 feet
    2 feet
    5 feet
    It doesn't matter


4. Which of the following does the National Safety Council state during Christmas time?
    Outdoor light bulbs should point downward
    Do not use off-tree floodlights for firs and cedar trees
    Lights function best on metallic-foil trees
    It is best for a tree to be displayed for 14-20 days in a home


5. According to a study by the American Mutual Liability Insurance Co., which of the following outdoor items resulted in the most injuries or deaths in the 1990s?
    Table saws
    Lawn mowers
    Footballs
    Water skis


6. Which of the following is a true driving statement?
    When an oncoming car has their 'brights' on, flash yours to let them know
    Light rain after a dry spell makes the road the slickest
    Lower tire pressure in cold temperatures provides better traction
    Tailgating in fog helps a driver follow the roadways


7. According to the New York Poison Control Center in 2004, which hours of the day brought in the most phone calls concerning the poisoning of children?
    Midnight - 6am
    6pm - midnight
    6am - noon
    Noon - 6pm


8. The National Electrical Code in the U.S. mandated that newly built homes carry at least a 100-amp service in 1956. Prior to 1956, the standard was how many amps to a private dwelling?
    200 amps
    75 amps
    60 amps
    150 amps


9. According to the National Fire Protection Association, which has been the largest contributing factor for deaths during a home fire in 2004?
    Sleeping on non-fire proof mattresses
    No installed smoke detectors in the home
    No building escape plan had been made prior
    Sleeping in a bedroom with the door closed


10. What does a label on an appliance marked "UL" mean?
    That the item was tested and approved by Underwriters Laboratory
    To read operating instructions 'under label' before operating appliance
    That the item is not recommended in under-load (UL) conditions
    Unsafe for use with lawns and gardens


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Compiled Jun 28 12