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Which of the following is true regarding a 'short circuit' on a Class A addressable DCL loop?

When a short circuit occurs on an addressable Class A loop, without isolators, the whole loop will fail (Trouble). Isolators are used to limit this failure to a

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Question: Which of the following is true regarding a 'short circuit' on a Class A addressable DCL loop?

Answer options: ✅ A short circuit will potentially disable the entire loop.

  • A short circuit is ignored by the panel.
  • A short circuit is handled exactly the same as a break.
  • A short circuit is only possible in Class B.

Correct answer: A short circuit will potentially disable the entire loop.

Explanation: When a short circuit occurs on an addressable Class A loop, without isolators, the whole loop will fail (Trouble). Isolators are used to limit this failure to a single segment. A short is more 'damaging' than a break in Class A.

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