The E&M Safety Campaign 2014

Online Quiz

Purpose

This online quiz is part of the "E&M Safety Campaign 2014" organised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Its objectives are to promote electrical safety, gas safety, lift and escalator safety, amusement ride safety, railway safety and energy efficiency, and to promote the spirit of shared responsibility and acting in a safer and more energy efficient manner in everyday life.

Period

From now until 14 Nov 2014

Eligibility and Categories

All members of the public with a valid Hong Kong identity card are welcome to participate.

Divisions

The competition comprises of two parts, one for Individuals Division and the other for Participating Organisations Division.

Individuals Division Each participant may register an account to compete in the Individuals Division, and his/her score in the competition will be recorded in his/her own individual account.
Participating Organisations Division Participating organisations may use their dedicated account to participate in the competition.

Entry Method

Register and log in the personal data from now until 14th Nov 2014. Answer the multiple choice questions on E&M safety and energy efficiency. All the scores will be recorded in the registered account.

Rules

  1. Each entrant may register one account only. Any entrant who registers more than one account will be disqualified.
  2. There is no limitation on the number of attempts that may be taken within the allocated time (accumulated time is 2 hours maximum).
  3. There will be a total of 15 questions for each quiz and the time limit for each quiz is 2 minutes. Entrants are required to answer each question within 30 seconds. Entrants will get 15 points for each correct answer and the maximum score for each quiz is 300 points.
  4. 15 questions will be generated randomly for each quiz. The score acquired will be recorded only after the entrant has completed all these 20 questions.

Awards

Individuals Division

Accumulative Scores Awards For each quiz, scores will be accumulated in the individual accounts. The one with the highest accumulative scores will be the winner. One Champion, one 1st runner-up and one 2nd runner-up will be identified. Each winner will be presented with a trophy, an award certificate and a book coupon for HK$500, HK$300 and HK$200 respectively.
Commendation Awards The first 200 entrants getting scores higher than 150 each will be presented with a book coupon for HK$50. Only one book coupon will be given to each qualified entrant.

Participating Organisations Division

Accumulative Scores Awards There will be one Champion, one 1st runner-up and one 2nd runner-up. Each winner will be presented with a trophy and an award certificate.

If there are entrants with the same highest scores, the one receiving the highest score earlier will be the final winner.
All the winners will be notified of the result on 18 Nov 2014. Prizes will be presented at the E&M Safety Carnival to be held at Fa Hui Park, Mongkok on 7 Dec 2014.

Enquiry

Please send email to gasso@emsd.gov.hk.

Important Notes

  1. EMSD staff are not allowed to participate in the competition to ensure fairness.
  2. The Organiser reserves the right to change and interpret the rules of this competition without prior notice.
  3. The Organiser’s decisions on the competition results are final.
  4. All personal information collected by EMSD will only be used in matters relating to the Online Quiz. Entrants are entitled to request to inspect and amend their personal information. For those who wish to make such requests, please write to the following address:

    Organiser of "E&M Safety Campaign 2014"
    Gas Standards Office
    7/F EMSD Headquarters
    3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Result

Result will be announced on 18 Nov 2014.