Describe the purpose and components of protected circuits.

Description should include

• identifying fuses, including resettable fuses, and circuit breakers
• explaining the purpose of circuit-protection devices
• discussing surge protectors and ground fault interrupter (GFI) circuits.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the methods for protecting electronic circuits?
• What are safety precautions for working with electronic circuits?
• What are the units of measurement for circuit protection?
• How is circuit protection evaluated and maintained?