Electrical & PPEQuestion 66 of 100
What does GFCI stand for and what does it protect against?
a.General Field Control Inspector; it inspects fields
b.Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter; it protects against electrical shock
c.Ground Force Cable Insulator; it insulates cables
d.Gas Flow Control Instrument; it controls gas
Explanation
A GFCI is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter that protects workers from electric shock by quickly shutting off power when it detects current leaking to ground. It reacts to very small imbalances in current in a fraction of a second. GFCIs are required for many temporary power and outdoor circuits on construction sites.
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