Updated: Dec 9, 2025 | Source: 2022-2026 Question Pool | Topic: T0A
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What is a good way to guard against electrical shock at your station?

Deep Dive: T0A06

The correct answer is D: All these choices are correct. Good ways to guard against electrical shock at your station include: using three-wire cords and plugs, connecting all AC equipment to a common safety ground, and installing mechanical interlocks in high-voltage circuits. All three are important safety measures. Three-wire cords provide grounding, common grounding ensures all equipment is at the same potential, and interlocks prevent access to high voltage when equipment is opened. For amateur radio operators, multiple layers of protection are essential for electrical safety.

Why Other Answers Are Wrong

Option A: While correct, this is incomplete. Common grounding and interlocks are also important. Option B: While correct, this is incomplete. Three-wire cords and interlocks are also important. Option C: While correct, this is incomplete. Three-wire cords and common grounding are also important.

Exam Tip

All three protect against shock: three-wire cords, common ground, mechanical interlocks. When all listed measures are valid safety practices, 'all of the above' is usually the answer. Multiple layers of protection are essential.

Memory Aid

All three protect against shock: Three-wire cords, Common ground, Mechanical interlocks. Think 'A'll 'S'hock 'P'rotection. Multiple layers of safety measures work together.

Real-World Example

Your station uses: (1) Three-wire power cords on all equipment for proper grounding, (2) All equipment connected to a common ground bus to ensure same potential, (3) Mechanical interlocks on your high-voltage power supply that disconnect power when the cover is opened. All three measures work together to protect you from electrical shock.

Source & Coverage

Question Pool: 2022-2026 Question Pool

Subelement: T0A

Reference: 2022-2026 Question Pool · T0 - Safety

Key Concepts

Electrical shock protection Grounding Safety measures Station safety

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Question from the official FCC Technician Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the T0A topic.