Deck 7: Specific Provisions

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

All receptacles installed to serve kitchen countertop surfaces shall have _____.

A) ARCI protection
B) GFCI protection
C) a UL listing
D) a 20-ampere rating

Answer 3

B

Question 4

____ should not be connected with flexible cords.

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

A detached garage with electric power must have ____.

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

Question 7

GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve ____.

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

Question 8

Branch circuits in kitchens should be ____-ampere circuits.

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

Question 9

____ luminaires are not permitted in a clothes closet.

A) Recessed incandescent
B) Pendant
C) Surface-mounted fluorescent
D) Light-emitting diode

Question 10

You can use the nameplate rating to determine the branch-circuit conductor size and the overcurrent protection for ____.

A) a dishwashing unit
B) one counter-mounted cooking unit
C) a refrigerator
D) an appliance branch circuit

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 50

Question 14

A clothes dryer outlet must have ____ and an equipment grounding conductor.

A) a 25-ampere dedicated circuit
B) an accessible circuit breaker
C) two adjacent receptacles
D) an insulated grounded (neutral) conductor

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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 17

Laundry equipment receptacles ____.

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 18

The bathtub zone refers to an area within which ____.

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

Question 19

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

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 20

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

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 21

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

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

Question 22

Laundry receptacle outlet(s) must be fed from a ____ branch circuit.

A) 15-ampere
B) 20-ampere
C) 30-ampere
D) 40-ampere

Question 23

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

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 24

A crawl space or underfloor space must contain ____.

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 25

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

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