The real-word pushbutton associated with an XIC start contact in a motor start/stop control logic is:

A) normally closed
B) normally open
C) timed closed
D) timed open

XIC

An acronym for "Examine if Closed," a command in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) that checks if a specific input or condition is true.

Start Contact

A control element in circuits, often represented in schematics, that initiates the flow of electricity, starting a process or operation.

Start/Stop Control

A control scheme used in machinery and equipment that provides buttons or switches to initiate (start) or cease (stop) the operation of a device.