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Tools and Equipment for Electrical Maintenance Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which of the following is a hand tool used in electrical maintenance? A) Multimeter B) Pliers C) Insulation tester D) Clamp meter Answer: B) Pliers 2. What is the primary use of a screwdriver in electrical maintenance? A) Measuring voltage B) Tightening or loosening screws C) Detecting insulation faults D) Cutting wires Answer: B) Tightening or loosening screws 3. Wire strippers are used to: A) Measure current B) Remove insulation from wires C) Protect the technician D) Tighten nuts Answer: B) Remove insulation from wires 4. A multimeter can measure: A) Voltage B) Current C) Resistance D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 5. Which instrument is used to check insulation resistance? A) Screwdriver B) Insulation tester (Megger) C) Pliers D) Clamp meter Answer: B) Insulation tester (Megger) 6. A clamp meter is primarily used to: A) Strip wires B) Measure current without disconnecting a circuit C) Tighten screws D) Measure insulation resistance Answer: B) Measure current without disconnecting a circuit 7. Which of these is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)? A) Gloves B) Helmet C) Safety boots D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 8. Insulated pliers are preferred because they: A) Are cheaper B) Prevent electric shocks C) Last shorter D) None of the above Answer: B) Prevent electric shocks 9. Before using a multimeter, you should: A) Ensure it is set to the correct mode B) Use it on any voltage randomly C) Remove fuses from the circuit D) None of the above Answer: A) Ensure it is set to the correct mode 10.One of the main functions of PPE is to: A) Increase working speed B) Protect the worker from electrical hazards C) Reduce maintenance frequency D) Replace tools Answer: B) Protect the worker from electrical hazards Short Answer Questions 11.Name three common hand tools used in clectrical maintenance. Answer: Screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers 12.What is the use of a clamp meter? Answer: To measure electric current without breaking the circuit 13.List two measuring instruments used in electrical maintenance. Answer: Multimeter and insulation tester 14.Mention one type of PPE used by electricians. Answer: Insulated gloves 15.Why should electrical tools be insulated? Answer: To prevent electric shocks 25.Which tool can be used to measure both AC and DC voltage? A) Clamp meter B) Multimeter C) Wire stripper D) Pliers Answer: B) Multimeter 26.Rubber gloves are part of: A) Hand tools B) Measuring instruments C) Personal protective equipment (PPE) D) None of the above Answer: C) Personal protective equipment (PPE) 27.A clamp meter measures current in: A) Amperes B) Volts C) Ohms D) Watts Answer: A) Amperes 28.Which PPE protects the eyes from sparks? A) Gloves B) Safety goggles C) Helmet D) Safety boots Answer: B) Safety goggles 29.Wire strippers should be chosen according to: A) Wire size B) Tool color C) Price D) Brand only Answer: A) Wire size 30.What is the function of a multimeter’s resistance mode? A) Measure voltage B) Measure current C) Measure resistance of a circuit D) Strip wires Answer: C) Measure resistance of a circuit 
