Question

which of the scenarios below are examples of misused equipment? jillian fits multi-receptacle boxes with a power cord and places them on the floor, even though they were designed to be mounted. wesley disconnects his saw before he goes to get more materials. mattison rolls up her extension cords and puts them where no one can trip over them. eliana can’t find an extra extension cord, so she grabs some romex wire and makes her own.

Explanation:

To determine misused equipment, we analyze each scenario:

1. Jillian: The multi - receptacle boxes were designed to be mounted, but she places them on the floor. Using equipment contrary to its design (mounted vs. floor - placed) is misuse.
2. Wesley: Disconnecting a saw before getting more materials is a safety practice (preventing accidental start - up), not misuse.
3. Mattison: Rolling up extension cords and storing them to avoid tripping is a proper safety measure, not misuse.
4. Eliana: ROMEX wire is not intended to be used as an extension cord. Using it for a purpose it’s not designed for (making an extension cord) is misuse.

Answer:

Jillian fits multi - receptacle boxes with a power cord and places them on the floor, even though they were designed to be mounted.
Eliana can’t find an extra extension cord, so she grabs some ROMEX wire and makes her own.