Question

electricity exam prep
question 8 of 49
1 point
grounding is important because _______.
select the correct response:
it prevents downed wires in storms
it protects against electrical shock
it turns conductors into nonconductors
it turns direct current into alternating current

Explanation:

Grounding creates a safe path for excess electrical current to flow into the earth, which diverts dangerous current away from people, thus preventing electrical shock. The other options are incorrect: grounding does not prevent downed wires, change conductors to nonconductors, or convert DC to AC.

Answer:

it protects against electrical shock