Class 4 · Science and Technology · Cameroon

Electricity: 5 practice questions

Free practice on Electricity for Class 4, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.

  1. Which of these correctly describes how an electrical device should be used?

    1. With dry hands and following safety instructions
    2. With wet hands for convenience
    3. By pulling the cord roughly
    4. Without ever checking for damage
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    Answer: A. With dry hands and following safety instructions

  2. Which safety measure should be taken when installing electrical devices?

    1. Working with live wires while wet
    2. Switching off the power supply before installing
    3. Ignoring loose connections
    4. Using broken wires without repair
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    Answer: B. Switching off the power supply before installing

  3. Avoiding playing with electrical devices is important because:

    1. it is simply not fun
    2. electrical devices are always harmless
    3. it can cause a dangerous electric shock or fire
    4. there is no real risk involved
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    Answer: C. it can cause a dangerous electric shock or fire

  4. Which of these is an electrical device found in many homes?

    1. A wooden spoon
    2. A clay pot
    3. A straw broom
    4. An electric iron
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    Answer: D. An electric iron

  5. If an electrical device sparks or smokes, you should:

    1. switch it off and tell a grown-up immediately
    2. keep using it as normal
    3. pour water on it while it is plugged in
    4. ignore it and walk away
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    Answer: A. switch it off and tell a grown-up immediately

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