Question 1

A disconnecting means is not required for appliances installed in a basement if ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the branch circuit is rated for a load of 20 amperes 
B)  there is a branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker can be locked in the open (on) position 
C)  the branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker is within 50 ft (15 m) and can be seen while working on the appliance 
D)  the branch circuit contains three or more branches 
A)  the branch circuit is rated for a load of 20 amperes 
B)  there is a branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker can be locked in the open (on) position 
C)  the branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker is within 50 ft (15 m) and can be seen while working on the appliance 
D)  the branch circuit contains three or more branches C

Question 2

A branch circuit providing power to bathroom receptacles shall not provide power to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  other bathroom receptacles 
B)  lighting 
C)  any receptacle or lighting outside of bathrooms 
D)  exhaust fans 
A)  other bathroom receptacles 
B)  lighting 
C)  any receptacle or lighting outside of bathrooms 
D)  exhaust fans C

Question 3

The bathtub zone refers to an area within which ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  all luminaires or cord-connected appliance receptacles must be grounded to plumbing 
B)  recessed lights are not permitted 
C)  exhaust fans are not permitted 
D)  no parts of cord-connected luminaires or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans are permitted 
A)  all luminaires or cord-connected appliance receptacles must be grounded to plumbing 
B)  recessed lights are not permitted 
C)  exhaust fans are not permitted 
D)  no parts of cord-connected luminaires or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans are permitted D

Question 4

A(n) ____ is permitted on a small-appliance branch circuit.

Accepted Answer

A)  dedicated clock outlet 
B)  hood fan 
C)  outdoor receptacle 
D)  lighting outlet 
A)  dedicated clock outlet 
B)  hood fan 
C)  outdoor receptacle 
D)  lighting outlet

Question 5

At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet is required to provide illumination ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  on the exterior side of an outside entrance or exit with grade-level access 
B)  on the interior side of an outside entrance or exit with grade-level access 
C)  adjacent to a vehicle garage door 
D)  adjacent to exterior stairs 
A)  on the exterior side of an outside entrance or exit with grade-level access 
B)  on the interior side of an outside entrance or exit with grade-level access 
C)  adjacent to a vehicle garage door 
D)  adjacent to exterior stairs

Question 6

GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  wall counter space 
B)  kitchen smoke detectors 
C)  kitchen countertop surfaces 
D)  inside cabinet lighting 
A)  wall counter space 
B)  kitchen smoke detectors 
C)  kitchen countertop surfaces 
D)  inside cabinet lighting

Question 7

A(n) ____ or an accessible plug and receptacle can serve as the disconnecting means.

Accepted Answer

A)  suitable ground 
B)  fuse box or circuit breaker 
C)  accessible separable connector 
D)  approved power strip 
A)  suitable ground 
B)  fuse box or circuit breaker 
C)  accessible separable connector 
D)  approved power strip

Question 8

Interior stairways of ____ or more risers (steps) shall have a wall switch located at each floor level and landing level that includes an entryway.

Accepted Answer

A)  six 
B)  seven 
C)  ten 
D)  twelve 
A)  six 
B)  seven 
C)  ten 
D)  twelve

Question 9

GFCI protection for personnel is required for every ____ receptacle located in the bathroom area.

Accepted Answer

A)  125-volt, single-phase, 20- and 25-ampere 
B)  112-volt, single-phase, 15-ampere 
C)  112-volt, single-phase, 20-ampere 
D)  125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere 
A)  125-volt, single-phase, 20- and 25-ampere 
B)  112-volt, single-phase, 15-ampere 
C)  112-volt, single-phase, 20-ampere 
D)  125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere

Question 10

____ should not be connected with flexible cords.

Accepted Answer

A)  Water heaters 
B)  Small appliances 
C)  Dishwashers 
D)  Garbage disposals 
A)  Water heaters 
B)  Small appliances 
C)  Dishwashers 
D)  Garbage disposals

Question 11

The bathtub zone measures _____ from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold and includes the space directly over the tub.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 ft (900 mm) horizontally and 8 ft (2.5 m) vertically 
B)  4 ft (1.2 m) horizontally and 8 ft (2.5 m) vertically 
C)  3 ft (900 mm) horizontally and 6 ft (1.8 m) vertically 
D)  6 ft (1.8 m) horizontally and 10 ft (3 m) vertically 
A)  3 ft (900 mm) horizontally and 8 ft (2.5 m) vertically 
B)  4 ft (1.2 m) horizontally and 8 ft (2.5 m) vertically 
C)  3 ft (900 mm) horizontally and 6 ft (1.8 m) vertically 
D)  6 ft (1.8 m) horizontally and 10 ft (3 m) vertically

Question 12

A crawl space or underfloor space must contain ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  at least 4 ft of head clearance 
B)  dedicated HVAC branch circuits 
C)  a disconnecting means for HVAC equipment 
D)  access to HVAC equipment 
A)  at least 4 ft of head clearance 
B)  dedicated HVAC branch circuits 
C)  a disconnecting means for HVAC equipment 
D)  access to HVAC equipment

Question 13

Laundry equipment receptacles ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are not permitted in garage spaces 
B)  shall not be counted as required garage receptacles 
C)  do not require GFCI protection 
D)  shall be counted as a single receptacle 
A)  are not permitted in garage spaces 
B)  shall not be counted as required garage receptacles 
C)  do not require GFCI protection 
D)  shall be counted as a single receptacle

Question 14

Receptacles, unless listed as receptacle assemblies for installation in countertop or work surface applications, shall not be installed ____ in countertops or similar work surfaces.

Accepted Answer

A)  in a wall mount 
B)  in a face-up position 
C)  above a sink 
D)  adjacent to a sink 
A)  in a wall mount 
B)  in a face-up position 
C)  above a sink 
D)  adjacent to a sink

Question 15

Branch circuits in kitchens should be ____-ampere circuits.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  25 
D)  40 
A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  25 
D)  40

Question 16

Attic spaces used for storage or containing equipment that may require servicing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  do not require a lighting switch 
B)  require one lighting outlet 
C)  do not require a lighting outlet 
D)  require GFCI protection on receptacles 
A)  do not require a lighting switch 
B)  require one lighting outlet 
C)  do not require a lighting outlet 
D)  require GFCI protection on receptacles

Question 17

A ____ rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of equipment within a crawl space.

Accepted Answer

A)  125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere 
B)  112-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere 
C)  112-volt, dual-phase, 15- or 20-ampere 
D)  125-volt, dual-phase, 15- or 20-ampere 
A)  125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere 
B)  112-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere 
C)  112-volt, dual-phase, 15- or 20-ampere 
D)  125-volt, dual-phase, 15- or 20-ampere

Question 18

A receptacle outlet for a specific appliance, such as laundry equipment, shall be installed within ____ of the intended location of the appliance.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 ft (900 mm) 
B)  6 ft (1.8 m) 
C)  8 ft (2.5 m) 
D)  9 ft (2.8 m) 
A)  3 ft (900 mm) 
B)  6 ft (1.8 m) 
C)  8 ft (2.5 m) 
D)  9 ft (2.8 m)

Question 19

Tap conductors from a 50-ampere branch circuit must have an ampacity of at least ____ and not less than the ampacity of the individual unit served.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  50 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  50

Question 20

A detached garage with electric power must have ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a branch circuit rated for a 20-ampere load 
B)  at least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet 
C)  a separate circuit breaker 
D)  at least one receptacle for each 3 ft of wall space 
A)  a branch circuit rated for a 20-ampere load 
B)  at least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet 
C)  a separate circuit breaker 
D)  at least one receptacle for each 3 ft of wall space

A disconnecting means is not required for appliances installed in a basement if ____.

A branch circuit providing power to bathroom receptacles shall not provide power to ____.

The bathtub zone refers to an area within which ____.

A(n) ____ is permitted on a small-appliance branch circuit.

At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet is required to provide illumination ____.

GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve ____.

A(n) ____ or an accessible plug and receptacle can serve as the disconnecting means.

Interior stairways of ____ or more risers (steps) shall have a wall switch located at each floor level and landing level that includes an entryway.

GFCI protection for personnel is required for every ____ receptacle located in the bathroom area.

____ should not be connected with flexible cords.

The bathtub zone measures _____ from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold and includes the space directly over the tub.

A crawl space or underfloor space must contain ____.

Laundry equipment receptacles ____.

Receptacles, unless listed as receptacle assemblies for installation in countertop or work surface applications, shall not be installed ____ in countertops or similar work surfaces.

Branch circuits in kitchens should be ____-ampere circuits.

Attic spaces used for storage or containing equipment that may require servicing ____.

A ____ rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of equipment within a crawl space.

A receptacle outlet for a specific appliance, such as laundry equipment, shall be installed within ____ of the intended location of the appliance.

Tap conductors from a 50-ampere branch circuit must have an ampacity of at least ____ and not less than the ampacity of the individual unit served.

A detached garage with electric power must have ____.

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Exam 7: Specific Provisions

A disconnecting means is not required for appliances installed in a basement if ____.

A branch circuit providing power to bathroom receptacles shall not provide power to ____.

The bathtub zone refers to an area within which ____.

A(n) ____ is permitted on a small-appliance branch circuit.

At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet is required to provide illumination ____.

GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve ____.

A(n) ____ or an accessible plug and receptacle can serve as the disconnecting means.

Interior stairways of ____ or more risers (steps) shall have a wall switch located at each floor level and landing level that includes an entryway.

GFCI protection for personnel is required for every ____ receptacle located in the bathroom area.

____ should not be connected with flexible cords.

The bathtub zone measures _____ from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold and includes the space directly over the tub.

A crawl space or underfloor space must contain ____.

Laundry equipment receptacles ____.

Receptacles, unless listed as receptacle assemblies for installation in countertop or work surface applications, shall not be installed ____ in countertops or similar work surfaces.

Branch circuits in kitchens should be ____-ampere circuits.

Attic spaces used for storage or containing equipment that may require servicing ____.

A ____ rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of equipment within a crawl space.

A receptacle outlet for a specific appliance, such as laundry equipment, shall be installed within ____ of the intended location of the appliance.

Tap conductors from a 50-ampere branch circuit must have an ampacity of at least ____ and not less than the ampacity of the individual unit served.

A detached garage with electric power must have ____.

Introduction to the National Electrical Code

Definitions

Boxes and Enclosures

Cables

Raceways and Conductors

General Provisions

Load Calculations

Services and Electrical Equipment

Comprehensive Provisions

Load Calculations

General Provisions

Nondwelling Load Calculations

Services Feeders and Equipment

Hazardous Classified Locations

Health Care

Industrial Locations

Special Occupancies

Specific Equipment

Filters