Which motor starter type described is small throw away?

• A. Large NEMA style (rebuild-able)
• B. IEC - small throw away
• C. Soft-start module
• D. Solid-state starter

Answer: (B)

Main concept: identifying a motor starter designed to be inexpensive and replaced rather than repaired. IEC small throw-away starters fit this description; they are compact, economical units used on small motors, intended to be discarded and replaced when they fail rather than rebuilt, which keeps costs and downtime low for low-power applications. This is in contrast to large NEMA style starters, which are built to be rebuilt and maintained; soft-start modules and solid-state starters provide enhanced performance but are not described as disposable—they are purpose-built components that last and are serviced. So the best match for a "small throw away" starter is the IEC small throw away option.