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1.
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If you see a power line down in your yard,
you should: |
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Move the power line out of the
way with a rake |
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Call Sam Houston Electric Cooperative |
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Make sure your hands are dry
and move the power line carefully. |
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2.
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At what ampere
are household circuits typically rated at? |
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500, 600, 700 and 80 |
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100, 200, 300 and 400 |
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15, 20, 30 and 50 |
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3.
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How many volts of electricity does it
take to seriously injure or kill a person? |
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200 volts |
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600 volts |
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As little as 50 volts |
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4.
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Sam Houston Electric Cooperative’s electricity
travels through power lines at what rate? |
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900 miles per second |
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10,350 miles per second |
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186,300 miles per second (speed of light) |
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5.
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How far away from a power line should
a large variety tree be planted? |
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At least 10 feet away |
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At least 25 feet away |
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At least 45 feet away |
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6.
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To hide extension cords, it’s always
a good idea to run them under carpeting and rugs. |
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True |
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False |
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7.
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If an electrical tool or appliance catches
fire, you should: |
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Unplug the appliance |
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Pour water on the fire |
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Shut off the fuse box |
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8.
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When you have been burned or shocked
in an electrical accident, you should: |
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Contact your doctor immediately |
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Drive yourself to the hospital |
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Expect it to heal in a couple of weeks |
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What does UL stand for? |
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Underwire Layer |
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Underwriters Laboratories |
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Utility Lines |
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10.
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What are the three degrees of burn severity?
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Mild, Medium, Extreme |
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First, Second, Third |
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A, B, C |
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