Question

4 which action should you avoid when cooking to reduce the risk of fires? leaving the kitchen while food is on the stove. keeping flammable items away from the stove. using a timer to track cooking time. staying in the kitchen while cooking. 5 what is the first step you should take if you notice a damaged electrical cord? cover it with tape to prevent further damage. replace it immediately. continue using it if it still works. ignore it unless sparks are visible. 6 why should cleaning products and medications be stored in locked cabinets? to keep them organized. to prevent access by children and pets. to comply with local building codes. to avoid misplacing them.

Explanation:

• For the first question, leaving the kitchen while food is on the stove can lead to unattended cooking and increase fire - risk. Other options are fire - prevention measures.
• For the second question, a damaged electrical cord can be a shock or fire hazard, and immediate replacement is the safest first - step.
• For the third question, cleaning products and medications can be harmful if ingested by children or pets, so locked cabinets prevent access.

Answer:

1. Leaving the kitchen while food is on the stove.
2. Replace it immediately.
3. To prevent access by children and pets.