Practice question
What is the purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in roadway lighting applications?
- To protect luminaires from power surges
- To detect ground faults as small as 5 milliamps and disconnect the circuit to prevent electrocution
- To increase the brightness of the lights
- 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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