Instructions: Answer the following questions in 2-3 complete sentences based on the information provided in IEC 255-22-2.

1. What is the primary objective of the electrostatic discharge tests outlined in standard IEC 255-22-2?
2. Describe the two main test methods for applying electrostatic discharges as defined in the standard.
3. Which discharge test method is preferred, and under what circumstances should the alternative method be used?
4. What is the “normal test severity class” for protection equipment, and what are its corresponding test voltages for both discharge methods?
5. List three key electrical characteristics of the discharge generator specified in Section 4.3 of the standard.
6. According to the test set-up procedure, what is a ground reference plane and what are its physical specifications?
7. How many discharges must be applied to each selected test point during the procedure, and what is the recommended time interval between successive discharges?
8. What are the criteria for a piece of equipment to be accepted or “pass” the electrostatic discharge test?
9. According to Annex B, what is the primary source of electrostatic discharge that this standard is concerned with, and how are these charges typically generated in an operator?
10. What is the difference between “direct application” and “indirect application” of a test discharge?