Which personal item should be avoided around fuze components to prevent arcing?

• A. Leather belt
• B. Rubber bracelet
• C. Metal jewelry
• D. Silicone watch

Answer: (C)

Metal jewelry should be avoided around fuze components because metal conducts electricity and can provide a direct path for an electrical arc. If a charge or stray energy is present, a ring, bracelet, or chain could bridge connections or bridge to a nearby surface, delivering a spark that might initiate the fuze. Non-conductive items like leather, silicone, or rubber are insulators and less likely to support an arc, which is why they’re safer around sensitive components.