Electrical Safety Check Quiz

Breaker trips

How often do circuit breakers trip? Select… Never Once or twice a year Monthly Weekly or more

Frequent trips can signal overloads or faults.

Flicker / dimming

Do lights flicker or dim unexpectedly? Select… Never Sometimes Often

Warm outlets

Any outlets or switches warm to the touch? Select… No Yes

GFCI protection

GFCI outlets present in kitchens, baths, garage, outdoors? Select… Everywhere needed Some areas No / Unsure

AFCI protection

AFCI breakers/outlets for bedrooms/living areas? Select… Yes No / Unsure

Panel age

Approximate electrical panel age Select… 0–10 years 11–20 years 21–25 years 25+ years / Unknown

Wiring type

Any aluminum wiring or knob-and-tube present? Select… No Yes / Unsure

Surge protection

Whole-home surge protection installed? Select… Yes No / Unsure

Extension cords

Rely on extension cords/power strips long-term? Select… Rarely Sometimes Frequently

Outdoor covers

Outdoor outlets have in-use (bubble) covers? Select… Yes No / Unsure

DIY splices

Any visible DIY/open splices, taped connections, or missing box covers? Select… No Yes / Unsure

EV charging

Do you charge an EV on a dedicated circuit? Select… Yes or No EV No (using shared/general outlet)