Brookline Health Department
 

Carbon Monoxide Quiz

1. Which of the following statements about Carbon Monoxide (CO) is true:
A I can smell carbon monoxide
B I can see carbon monoxide
C Carbon monoxide is only produced by cars and trucks
D It is safe to use a generator inside my home as long as I open doors and windows and use fans
E None of the above

2. Which of the following is a symptom of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?:
A Headache
B Fatigue
C Shortness of breath
D Nausea
E All of the above

3. Which of the following activities can result in Carbon Monoxide poisoning?:
A Leaving a car running in a garage
B Neglecting to have my fossil fuel burning appliances maintained in good repair
C Running a generator in the home, garage, or crawl space
D Using a gas range, oven, or dryer to heat the home
E All of the above

4. In November 2005, the Governor of Massachusetts signed ‘Nicole’s Law’. This law requires the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms in residential properties. Where should the alarm be located within the home?:
A In the kitchen, within 10 feet of the stove
B In the attic, because gas rises
C Every level of the home that has habitable living spaces
D In the garage
E All of the above

5.  Which of the following statements about Carbon Monoxide detectors/alarms is FALSE?:
A Every owner, superintendent, or landlord shall maintain, test, repair, or replace every carbon monoxide alarm upon renewal of any lease term, or on an annual basis, whichever is more frequent.
B All carbon monoxide detectors work as smoke detectors
C All carbon monoxide alarm batteries shall be replaced on an annual basis by the owner, landlord, or superintendent.
D I should look for the approval label from Underwriters’ Laboratories, or an equivalent independent testing company when purchasing a carbon monoxide alarm
E Carbon monoxide that are primarily powered by electricity (plugged in to the wall) must have battery back-up power