Question 1

If you take over a room that qualifies as a bedroom for use as a home office, the inspector is likely to require ____ protection of the room.

Accepted Answer

AFCI

Question 2

Match the outlets with the type of protection required.
-Kitchen counter receptacle outlet

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required A

Question 3

Match the outlets with the type of protection required.
-Bedroom receptacle outlet

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required B

Question 4

When a conductor that is carrying current breaks or when a loose connection occurs, it is a ____________________ arcing fault because the current is trying to travel in its intended path.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a conductor that is carrying current...

Question 5

Briefly explain GFCI and AFCI protection requirements for outdoor receptacles and lighting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain GFCI and AFCI protection requirements...

Question 6

Match the outlets with the type of protection required.
-Bathroom receptacle outlet

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required

Question 7

What are the two different types of ground-fault protection recognized by the Code?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the two different types of...

Question 8

GFCI protection is not required for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a built-in dishwasher
B)   kitchen countertop receptacles
C)   bathroom receptacles
D)   receptacles in crawl spaces at or below grade

Question 9

A single receptacle for one appliance or a duplex receptacle for two appliances that are located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected ____ require tamper-resistant receptacles.

Accepted Answer

A)   do
B)   do not

Question 10

Class A GFCI devices may or may not trip (open) when a ground-fault in the range of ____ milliamperes occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)   4 to 6
B)   8 to 10
C)   20 to 29
D)   30 or more

Question 11

Name two different types of GFCI construction.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Match the outlets with the type of protection required.
-Hallway lighting outlet

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required

Question 13

Match the outlets with the type of protection required.
-Garage receptacle outlet

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required

Question 14

A GFCI for personnel protection operates when it senses a current imbalance between ____________________ mA and ____________________ mA.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

GFCI protection is required for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   outdoor receptacles installed at eaves for snow melting equipment
B)   a kitchen receptacle installed inside a cabinet to supply a microwave oven
C)   a receptacle installed within 6 feet of a wet-bar sink
D)   a receptacle installed for a kitchen clock

Question 16

NEC 406.3(D)(3) permits existing two-wire, nongrounded-type receptacles to be replaced with a ____ where no equipment grounding conductor exists.

Accepted Answer

A)   GFCI receptacle
B)   two-wire nongrounding-type receptacle
C)   three-wire grounding-type receptacle
D)   all of these

Question 17

Why were immersion detection circuit interrupters (IDCIs) and appliance leakage current interrupters (ALCIs) introduced in older homes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why were immersion detection circuit interrupters (IDCIs)...

Question 18

What would happen if fire and smoke alarms were connected to a circuit that is protected by a GFCI breaker?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

As defined in NEC Article 100, a(n) ____ is a point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)   outlet
B)   luminaire
C)   circuit breaker
D)   branch circuit

Question 20

Match the outlets with the type of protection required.
-Unfinished basement receptacle outlet

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required

Exam 6: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Surge Protective Devices, Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupters, and Appliance Leakage Current Interrupters

If you take over a room that qualifies as a bedroom for use as a home office, the inspector is likely to require ____ protection of the room.

Match the outlets with the type of protection required. -Kitchen counter receptacle outlet

Match the outlets with the type of protection required. -Bedroom receptacle outlet

When a conductor that is carrying current breaks or when a loose connection occurs, it is a ____________________ arcing fault because the current is trying to travel in its intended path.

Briefly explain GFCI and AFCI protection requirements for outdoor receptacles and lighting.

Match the outlets with the type of protection required. -Bathroom receptacle outlet

What are the two different types of ground-fault protection recognized by the Code?

GFCI protection is not required for ____.

A single receptacle for one appliance or a duplex receptacle for two appliances that are located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected ____ require tamper-resistant receptacles.

Class A GFCI devices may or may not trip (open) when a ground-fault in the range of ____ milliamperes occurs.

Name two different types of GFCI construction.

Match the outlets with the type of protection required. -Hallway lighting outlet

Match the outlets with the type of protection required. -Garage receptacle outlet

A GFCI for personnel protection operates when it senses a current imbalance between mA and mA.

GFCI protection is required for which of the following?

NEC 406.3(D) (3) permits existing two-wire, nongrounded-type receptacles to be replaced with a ____ where no equipment grounding conductor exists.

Why were immersion detection circuit interrupters (IDCIs) and appliance leakage current interrupters (ALCIs) introduced in older homes?

What would happen if fire and smoke alarms were connected to a circuit that is protected by a GFCI breaker?

As defined in NEC Article 100, a(n) ____ is a point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment.

Match the outlets with the type of protection required. -Unfinished basement receptacle outlet