Practice question

What is the purpose of an equipment grounding conductor in signal cable?

To carry signal current to the signal head
To provide a low-impedance fault current path back to the source for personnel and equipment protection
To provide communication between the controller and signal head
To power the pedestrian pushbutton LED

Answer: B — To provide a low-impedance fault current path back to the source for personnel and equipment protection

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