Electrician Apprentice Mock Interview

Question 34 of 35 for our Electrician Apprentice Mock Interview

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Question 34 of 35

What does a fuse or circuit breaker do? What are the differences between the two?

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The interviewer wants to know that you can confidently relay the differences between standard electrical equipment and solutions. Your response should be factual and to the point. Be sure to memorize your answer so that you are clear and do not stumble through it.

"The fuse works on the electrical and thermal properties of the conducting material, while a circuit breaker works on the electromechanical principles."

"Both fuses and breakers are protective devices. Fuses are quicker to interrupt power flow but are one-time use and need replacement. Circuit breakers simply need a reset."

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"Both are protective devices. A fuse is used one time, whereas a breaker is used multiple times."

Rachelle's Feedback

Good! I have reworded your answer slightly to help with clarity.

"Both fuses and breakers are protective devices. Fuses are quicker to interrupt power flow but are one-time use and need replacement. Breakers simply need a reset."

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"fuses and circuit breakers are both used as safety mechanisms in electrical circuits. They are used to stop electrical current in the event of a malfunction. The difference being a fuse has to be replaced once a malfunction occurs while a circuit breaker can be reset and reused."

Cindy's Feedback

Great! You sound very knowledgeable. Nice job!

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How to Answer: What does a fuse or circuit breaker do? What are the differences between the two?

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34. What does a fuse or circuit breaker do? What are the differences between the two?

How to Answer

The interviewer wants to know that you can confidently relay the differences between standard electrical equipment and solutions. Your response should be factual and to the point. Be sure to memorize your answer so that you are clear and do not stumble through it.

Written by Krista Wenz on December 1st, 2021

1st Answer Example

"The fuse works on the electrical and thermal properties of the conducting material, while a circuit breaker works on the electromechanical principles."

Written by Krista Wenz on December 1st, 2021

2nd Answer Example

"Both fuses and breakers are protective devices. Fuses are quicker to interrupt power flow but are one-time use and need replacement. Circuit breakers simply need a reset."

Written by Rachelle Enns on March 23rd, 2019

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Anonymous Answer

"Both are protective devices. A fuse is used one time, whereas a breaker is used multiple times."

Rachelle's Feedback

Good! I have reworded your answer slightly to help with clarity.

"Both fuses and breakers are protective devices. Fuses are quicker to interrupt power flow but are one-time use and need replacement. Breakers simply need a reset."

Show More Answers

Anonymous Answer

"fuses and circuit breakers are both used as safety mechanisms in electrical circuits. They are used to stop electrical current in the event of a malfunction. The difference being a fuse has to be replaced once a malfunction occurs while a circuit breaker can be reset and reused."

Cindy's Feedback

Great! You sound very knowledgeable. Nice job!

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