Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Quiz

Liz Burton-Hughes

December 2, 2016

5 min read

Test your PAT Knowledge

Most businesses use portable appliances to some degree. If these are not properly maintained, they can pose a serious safety risk: the dangers of electricity should not be underestimated. Portable appliance testing is one way of ensuring their safety, as it involves checking equipment for faults and taking them out of service and/or arranging for repairs if needed. How much do you know about PAT? Take our quiz below to test your knowledge!

What does the square within a square symbol mean?

The appliance is Class I

The appliance is double insulated

The appliance is cordless

The appliance is battery-powered

Correct! Wrong!

Who should carry out combined inspections and tests?

HSE electricians

All employees

A trained competent person

Everyone

Correct! Wrong!

A green and yellow cable within a plug is:

The wireless connection

The charging cable

The earth cable

The double insulation cable

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these is NOT an example of a portable appliance?

Kettles

Power drills

Hairdryers

Ovens

Correct! Wrong!

During a pre-use check, what should you look out for?

The fuse inside the plug

The tightness of terminal screws

Frayed wires and burn marks around plug sockets

Damage to the earth wire

Correct! Wrong!

Test your PAT Knowledge

Want to learn more about how to ensure electrical equipment does not put people's health and safety at risk while at work? Take a look at our Portable Appliance Testing Course.