A flexible cord should be inspected for the following defects prior to use.

A flexible cord should be inspected for the following defects prior to use.

• A. Cracks in the insulation.
• B. Fraying.
• C. Cuts in the insulation.
• D. All are correct.

Answer: (D)

Inspecting a flexible cord focuses on the integrity of its insulation and jacket. Cracks in the insulation create weak spots that can allow moisture or current to leak, increasing the risk of electric shock, short circuits, or arcing. Fraying reveals worn or exposed conductors and can lead to further insulation damage as the cord flexes, raising the chance of shock or fire. Cuts in the insulation directly expose copper conductors, posing an immediate shock hazard and a path for water ingress and short circuits. Because each of these defects compromises safety, all of them should be checked for and any defect means the cord should not be used. Hence, all are correct.

Inspecting a flexible cord focuses on the integrity of its insulation and jacket. Cracks in the insulation create weak spots that can allow moisture or current to leak, increasing the risk of electric shock, short circuits, or arcing. Fraying reveals worn or exposed conductors and can lead to further insulation damage as the cord flexes, raising the chance of shock or fire. Cuts in the insulation directly expose copper conductors, posing an immediate shock hazard and a path for water ingress and short circuits. Because each of these defects compromises safety, all of them should be checked for and any defect means the cord should not be used. Hence, all are correct.