Glossary term

Ground Fault

An unintended current path to ground or grounded parts that can create shock and fire hazards.

Why this term matters

Ground Fault can appear in exam questions as a definition, a jobsite condition, a calculation input, or a safety decision. Learn the term, then answer practice questions where the term changes the result.

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