Identify characteristics of grounding systems.

Identification should be based on the NEC, and should include

• explaining the purpose of grounding
• distinguishing between a short circuit and a ground fault
• defining a grounded circuit
• explaining the requirements for physical protection of the grounding electrode conductor
• defining made electrodes
• explaining the use of a grounding electrode system
• explaining the use of a main bonding jumper
• distinguishing between grounding and bonding
• explaining the purpose of the grounded conductor
• explaining the requirements for grounding more than one building
• explaining the requirements for grounding subpanels
• grounding the secondary side of the transformer.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Which article in the NEC includes grounding systems?
• What is the definition of ground?
• What is a man-made
•  grounding system?
• Why is grounding important?
• What is the difference between grounded and grounding?