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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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