Where is feeder overcurrent protection generally placed?

Texas Journeyman exam practice question · Feeders

Where is feeder overcurrent protection generally placed?

AOnly at the final receptacle
BAt every conductor support
At the point where the feeder receives its supply
DPast the last utilization load

Why C is correct

A feeder is generally protected where it receives its supply, subject to specific tap and transformer-secondary rules. Downstream protection alone may leave upstream feeder conductors unprotected.

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Where is feeder overcurrent protection generally placed?

Where is feeder overcurrent protection generally placed?

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