
Functional and Protective Earthing
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Science
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12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of protective earthing?
To improve the functionality of electrical equipment
To carry fault current away and reduce shock risk
To increase the electrical conductivity of the soil
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of electrical installations
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does an RCBO use if there is a break in the neutral?
An alternative current source
A wireless signal
The functional earth
A backup battery
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the color of a separate functional earth conductor according to BS7671?
Blue
Cream
Red
Green and yellow
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between protective earthing and functional earthing?
There is no difference
Protective earthing is for safety, functional earthing is for equipment functionality
Functional earthing is for aesthetic purposes
Protective earthing is used only outdoors
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What problem can arise with IT equipment due to electrical interference?
Increased energy consumption
Physical damage
Data loss
Overheating
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a normal protective earth not a good functional earth?
It is not durable
It cannot carry current
It is too expensive
It has high impedance at high frequencies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when protective earthing and functional earthing are combined?
It results in a decrease in safety
The need for earthing is eliminated
The electrical system becomes less efficient
The overall CSA of the protective earth increases
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