What is the purpose of a load shedding test in maintenance, and what steps are typically performed?

• A. Verify that on loss of certain sources or during abnormal conditions, essential loads remain powered; steps: simulate fault, observe bus voltages, confirm loads remain powered, log results.
• B. To measure battery discharge time under load.
• C. To test cabin lighting intensity.
• D. To verify communication protocols.

Answer: (A)