Safety and work practicesQuestion 289 of 1506

What is the main job of an overcurrent device, according to the text?

To protect people from electric shock
To protect conductors from overheating
To discharge any stored capacitor charge
To stop ground faults from forming at all

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Correct answer: To protect conductors from overheating

The text states that these devices are not intended as shock protection.

Source: Troubleshooting Motors and Controls (Dickson-Self), 1.1: Safety

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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