Practice question

What is the purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in roadway lighting applications?

  1. To protect luminaires from power surges
  2. To detect ground faults as small as 5 milliamps and disconnect the circuit to prevent electrocution
  3. To increase the brightness of the lights
  4. To control the on/off schedule of the lighting

Answer: B — To detect ground faults as small as 5 milliamps and disconnect the circuit to prevent electrocution

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