Mains or battery? Appliances and electrical safety

Question 1

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: torch (flashlight)?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 2

Which is the safest thing to do if an appliance's cable is frayed?

• A. Stop using it and tell an adult.
• B. Pull the wires apart.
• C. Wrap it in wet paper.
• D. Keep using it carefully.

Question 3

True or false? Mains electricity can kill, so it must be treated with care.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 4

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: toaster?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 5

Which is the safest thing to do if an appliance's cable is frayed?

• A. Wrap it in wet paper.
• B. Pull the wires apart.
• C. Keep using it carefully.
• D. Stop using it and tell an adult.

Question 6

True or false? Overloading one socket with many plugs is a good idea.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 7

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: toaster?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 8

Why should you never touch switches or plugs with wet hands?

• A. Water makes plugs rusty instantly.
• B. It makes the light dimmer.
• C. Water can conduct electricity into your body.
• D. Wet hands are too slippery to press.

Question 9

True or false? Batteries are used in portable devices.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 10

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: electric oven?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 11

Why do plugs and cables have plastic or rubber coverings?

• A. Plastic conducts electricity better.
• B. To make them heavier.
• C. To keep them warm.
• D. Plastic and rubber are electrical insulators that protect us from shocks.

Question 12

True or false? A torch battery is as dangerous as a wall socket.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 13

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: toaster?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 14

Why do plugs and cables have plastic or rubber coverings?

• A. To make them heavier.
• B. Plastic and rubber are electrical insulators that protect us from shocks.
• C. To keep them warm.
• D. Plastic conducts electricity better.

Question 15

True or false? You should never poke anything into a plug socket.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 16

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: battery-powered toy car?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)