Technician A says the third prong on an electrical plug increases the tool’s efficiency by providing extra current to the tool when it is loaded down during heavy use. Technician B says the third prong is a positive ground to protect the operator in the event of an internal short inside the tool. Who is correct?

A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both Technicians A and B
D. Neither Technician A nor B


B. Technician B only

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. slip forms b. job-built wall forms c. gang forms d. insulating concrete forms

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