A prolonged complete loss of electric power is a:

The correct answer is B. blackout. A blackout is a total and complete loss of electrical power that can last for an extended period. It is the most severe power disruption. A brownout is a partial reduction in voltage, not a complete loss. A surge is a brief spike in voltage above normal levels. A fault is a…

Submitted by noor.lb· Apr 18, 2026Incident Response and Recovery

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Abrownout
Bblackout
Csurge
Dfault

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A blackout is a total and complete loss of electrical power that can last for an extended period. It is the most severe power disruption. A brownout is a partial reduction in voltage, not a complete loss. A surge is a brief spike in voltage above normal levels. A fault is a momentary complete power loss (very short duration), distinguishing it from the prolonged nature of a blackout.

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