Snapquiz - Household Electrical Safety

Question 1. Which pin in a UK plug should connect to the fuse?

Any - it doesn't matter.
Bottom right.
Bottom left.
Top centre.

Question 2. Which pin in a UK plug should connect to the blue wire?

Any - it doesn't matter.
Bottom right.
Top centre.
Bottom left.

Question 3. Which is not a standard mains wire colour in the U.K?

Blue.
Brown.
Striped green and yellow.
Black.

Question 4. If an appliance draws a 4A current which standard fuse value (for the UK) should be used in its plug?

4A.
5A.
3A.
13A.

Question 5. How does a fuse protect us?

It detects when a large current flows, switching off the power.
It limits large currents, only allowing a set amount of current to flow.
It melts when a large current flows, breaking the circuit.
It predicts large currents, then disables the device.

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