The NEC mandates specific branch circuits, receptacle outlets and utilization equipment to be provided with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI); this device is intended <code>________</code>.

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Afor the protection of devices from overloads
Bto prevent overloading the conductors
Cto prevent overloading the circuit breakers
Dfor the protection of personnel

✓ Correct answer: D. for the protection of personnel Article 100, where definitions are found, reveals a ground-fault circuit interrupter is a device intended for the protection of personnel that functions to de-energize a circuit when a ground-fault occurs.

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