True or False: A GFCI protects against all electric shocks regardless of the conditions?

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is designed to protect against electric shocks by monitoring the current flowing through a circuit and comparing the current in the hot and neutral wires. If it detects an imbalance, which can occur if electricity is flowing through an unintended path, such as a person's body, it quickly shuts off the power.

However, the statement that a GFCI protects against all electric shocks regardless of conditions is misleading. GFCIs are particularly effective in certain situations, such as in wet conditions where the risk of shock is higher, but they do not guarantee protection in every scenario. For example, if a person is in contact with live electrical parts or tools that are not protected by a GFCI, significant even fatal injuries could occur. Additionally, GFCIs will not prevent electrical shocks from overcurrent situations or high-voltage accidents.

In essence, while GFCIs enhance safety by providing a level of protection against ground faults, reliance solely on GFCIs is not sufficient for comprehensive electrical shock prevention in all circumstances.