Which of the following is NOT a benefit of system grounding?

The correct answer highlights a misconception about the benefits of system grounding. While grounding indeed improves safety by reducing shock hazards, it is not a primary "benefit" in the context of the function of grounding systems, which typically emphasize operational continuity, equipment protection, and fault management.

Grounding provides a pathway for fault currents, which helps in detecting and isolating faults effectively (enhancing fault detection), thus minimizing equipment damage during electrical faults. The ability to maintain service in the entire circuit until a fault is located is another function that grounding serves, as it can enable protective devices to isolate only the affected sections of a system without disrupting overall service.

In summary, while improved safety is crucial, the other options directly relate to operational efficiencies and equipment protection facilitated by grounding systems, making them more aligned with the defining functional benefits of grounding, whereas the aspect of reducing shock hazards, although significant, does not fit the primary operational context.