Exam: Arc Flash – M253E (16 mins)

Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________

1. Electrical equipment should not be considered to be safely de-energized until it has

been....

a. disassembled.
b. tested.
c. shut off.

2. True or False?... The most effective way to reduce the risk of an arc flash is to turn off the
power before starting work on electrical equipment.

a. True
b. False

3. The "arc rating" of clothing or equipment is measured in _________ per square centimeter.

a. calories
b. milligrams
c. Roentgens

4. If a chord has a small tear with no exposed wiring, it is ok to still use it.

a. True
b. False

5. True or False?... "Shock" is the most intense and violent type of electrical hazard.

a. True
b. False

6. "Arc flashes" occur naturally in…

a. sea water.
b. electrical equipment.
c. thunderstorms.

7. You are only allowed to enter the marked "Arc Flash" zone if you are wearing the
appropriate PPE.

a. True
b. False
 Exam: Arc Flash – M253E (16 mins)

Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________

8. True or False?... The heat generated by an arc flash can make everyday clothing burst
into flames.

a. True
b. False

9. How many amps of electricity to the heart does it take to critically injure a person?

a. 6.0
b. .06
c. 60.
d. none of the above
 Exam: Arc Flash – M253E (16 mins)

Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________

ANSWER KEY

1: B
2: A
3: A
4: B
5: B
6: C
7: A
8: A
9: B