The Great British Home Quiz

Taking the Quiz

Please make sure you answer all of the questions. To answer, simply select what you believe is the right answer.

This quiz consists of 20 questions, and should take you no longer than 8 minutes to complete.

1. What colour is the earth wire on a plug?

Blue Red Green/Yellow
2. Whistling pipes may indicate a serious problem with your plumbing.

True False
3. Which of the following will not prevent pipes freezing while you're on holiday?

Leaving a tap running while you are away Shutting off water supply to your house and draining pipes Pouring salt water down the sink upon your return
4. Cold pipes can freeze as easily as hot water pipes.

True False
5. A blown fuse can indicate which of the following?

Your appliances require more electricity than can be safely delivered Electricity supply can not keep up with the demands of your neighbourhood Your electricity company is not delivering enough power to your property
6. In the event of a gas leak, you should open doors and windows to ventilate the area.

True False
7. Which of the following causes of a blown fuse indicates a serious problem?

Overloaded circuit Short circuit Both of the above
8. It is possible for mice to exist in your home without a source of food.

True False
9. Which of the following are protected species (i.e. is it against the law to remove from your property)?

Long tailed mice Bats Hedgehogs Bull ants
10. Boiling water can be used to unblock toilets and keep them fresh.

True False
11. DIY electrical installations in the home must be tested by a fully qualified electrician to obtain a minor works certificate.

True False
12. Which of the following causes dry rot?

Fungus Termites Damp
13. Lower quality light bulbs can cause bulbs to blow.

True False
14. Which of the following causes a 'gurgling' sound when the bath is drained?

A blockage in the waste pipe Suction caused by water running through the trap Too much water in the bath
15. You need council planning permission if you plan to have your house rewired.

True False
16. Rats can enter your house through a cat flap.

True False
17. Changing a washer will usually fix a dripping tap.

True False
18. In most British houses, the water supply is turned off:

Inside the house Outside the house
19. Which of the following is true?

Light bulbs can be changed with just the wall switch turned off Light bulbs should be changed with the power supply off
20. Which of the following should you do in the event of a gas fire?

Douse flames immediately with water Leave fire burning and turn off gas supply Use a blanket to smother the fire