As it pertains to the automatic electric brake of a horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass, what statement is true?

Correct Answer: Option A — The brake is spring set and electrically released, and the brake automatically sets when electric power is removed from the electric drive motor.

Anchor windlass brakes are designed as fail-safe devices. They are spring-applied to hold the load when power is lost and electrically released by a solenoid when the motor is energized. This ensures the anchor remains secured if a power failure occurs during operation or while at anchor.