The basket should be ______ before being touched by any crew member.

The basket should be ______ before being touched by any crew member.

• A. Grounded
• B. Grounded to the deck
• C. Grounded on the deck
• D. Grounded down

Answer: (A)

Grounding equipment is a safety step to prevent electric shock and discharge any static electricity that can build up on conductive gear when it’s handled on a boat. The basket should be grounded before any crew member touches it so any charge can flow safely away through the hull and into the sea, rather than through a person. That’s why the simple term “grounded” is used—the emphasis is on establishing a proper grounding path, not on tying it to a specific location like the deck. Options that specify “to the deck” or “on the deck” add unnecessary detail or awkward phrasing, and “grounded down” isn’t a standard expression.

Grounding equipment is a safety step to prevent electric shock and discharge any static electricity that can build up on conductive gear when it’s handled on a boat. The basket should be grounded before any crew member touches it so any charge can flow safely away through the hull and into the sea, rather than through a person. That’s why the simple term “grounded” is used—the emphasis is on establishing a proper grounding path, not on tying it to a specific location like the deck. Options that specify “to the deck” or “on the deck” add unnecessary detail or awkward phrasing, and “grounded down” isn’t a standard expression.