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Which safety device is designed to protect personnel from electric shock by monitoring for ground faults and rapidly de-energizing the circuit, commonly found in wet or outdoor locations?
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is specifically designed to detect small leakages of current to ground (ground faults) that can be dangerous to humans
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Question: Which safety device is designed to protect personnel from electric shock by monitoring for ground faults and rapidly de-energizing the circuit, commonly found in wet or outdoor locations?
Answer options:
- Circuit Breaker
- Fuse
- Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) ✅ Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
Correct answer: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
Explanation: A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is specifically designed to detect small leakages of current to ground (ground faults) that can be dangerous to humans and quickly disconnect the power.
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