True or False: Three-pole, group operated switches provide a means for lineman to sectionalize or connect the feeders to other circuits.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (A)

Three-pole, group operated switches are designed to control all three phases of a 3-phase feeder with one action, which is essential for safe sectionalizing and reconfiguring feeds. Because all three poles operate together, a lineman can open or close the switch to isolate a section of the line for maintenance or to connect a feeder to another circuit or source without leaving any phase energized independently. This simultaneous operation prevents partial energization and reduces the risk of phase-to-phase faults during switching. In practice, such switches are used to sectionalize a line or to tie feeders to other circuits as needed, so the statement is true.