T0A01:Which of the following is a safety hazard of a 12-volt storage battery that lacks internal protection circuitry?
Direct answer summary (2026-2030 NCVEC pool)
The official correct answer for T0A01 is Shorting the terminals can cause burns, fire, or an explosion.
The key fact is Shorting the terminals can cause burns, fire, or an explosion. Match that fact to the exact condition in the question; the other choices describe a different rule, band, component, or operating situation.