Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #952 (Set 32)

Some shipboard high voltage systems have the neutral point of the generators bonded to the ship's hull with a neutral grounding resistor. What is the purpose of this resistor?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — To minimize the magnitude of the ground fault current

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: To minimize the magnitude of the ground fault current.

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