117 - Lighting and Small Appliance Branch Circuits
Section ___ in the NEC® requires that receptacles in office building bathrooms be GFCI protected. Select N/A (not applicable) if there is not a Code reference for this.
210.8(B)(1)
A luminaire (lighting fixture) installed outside on the exterior wall of a building located on the campus of Rice University must be marked as suitable for ___. I. wet locations II. damp locations III. suitable for dry locations
I only
Luminaires that are installed on the outside of an office building under a covered entryway are permitted to be marked as suitable for ___ locations. I. wet II. damp III. dry
I or II only
When a receptacle is located ___, it is required to be GFCI protected. I. above the kitchen countertop and within 6 feet of a sink at a McDonalds II. in a bathroom adjacent to a basin in a Wendy's III. outside on the exterior front wall of an elementary school
I, II & III
IDCI is an abbreviation for ___.
Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupter
Section ___ in the NEC® requires that a 20-amp dedicated branch circuit be installed for receptacles in office building bathrooms. Select N/A (not applicable) if there is not a Code reference for this.
N/A
Does the NEC® permit an outdoor luminaire to be directly attached to a tree?
Yes
In a dwelling, which of the following are permitted to be connected to one of the small-appliance branch circuits? Select one: a. a toaster b. a garbage disposal c. a dishwasher d. all of these e. none of these
a toaster
An orderly work site ___. Select one: a. enables you to more easily find material and tools b. avoids duplicate material orders c. makes you more productive d. all of these
all of these
Good housekeeping ___. Select one: a. saves time b. keeps you safe c. is an OSHA requirement d. all of these
all of these
A bathroom is defined as "an area including a basin, with one or more of the following: ___."
bidet
Good housekeeping on the jobsite ___. Select one: a. affects your safety b. affects how much work you get done c. both a and b d. neither a nor b
both a and b
Several duplex receptacles connected to a 20-ampere, small-appliance branch circuit serving a kitchen and a dining room ___. Select one: a. may be rated 20 amperes b. may be rated 15 amperes c. either a or b d. neither a nor b
either a or b
An incandescent lamp luminaire is required to be marked with its ___.
maximum lamp wattage
In a dwelling, how many receptacles are permitted to be installed on the wall within 3 feet of a bathtub?
none are permitted
How many 20-amp kitchen countertop receptacle circuits are required in a restaurant?
0
The fewest number of 20-amp kitchen countertop receptacle circuits that are permitted to be installed in a kitchen in a house is ___.
2
Section ___ in the NEC® specifies the number of 20-amp kitchen countertop receptacle circuits to be installed in a kitchen in a dwelling. Note: Select N/A (not applicable) if there is not an NEC® requirement.
210.11(C)(1)
Section ___ of the NEC® states that small appliance circuits should have no other outlets, except for a clock.
210.52(B)(2) Exception 1
Which NEC® Section requires receptacles in each bathroom to be GFCI protected?
210.8
Section ___ in the NEC® requires that receptacles in dwelling bathrooms be GFCI protected. Select N/A (not applicable) if there is not a Code reference for this.
210.8(A)(1)
Section ___ of the NEC® states that a luminaire (fixture) installed under the roof of an open porch must be marked "suitable for ___ locations."
410.10(A), damp
The Code reference that permits or prohibits surface-mounted luminaire installations in shower enclosures is ___. Select N/A (not applicable) if there is not a Code reference for this.
410.10(D)
In a bathroom, exposed non-current-carrying metal parts shall be connected to an equipment grounding conductor if they are within ___ horizontal feet of a grounded surface or object.
5
A free-standing cabinet is to be installed in a science classroom at a high school. The plans show a listed receptacle installed face-up in the cabinet countertop. Does Section 406.5 in the NEC® prohibit this installation?
No
True or False: Established walkways on the jobsite should be kept clear of debris. Select one: a. True b. False
True
True or False: The NEC® permits a recessed luminaire (lighting fixture-with an enclosed & gasketed trim, listed for wet locations, such as shown below) to be installed in the ceiling within a shower stall. The shower stall has a 7-foot ceiling.
True
In the public restroom of a restaurant, how many receptacles are required to be installed on an adjacent wall within 36 inches of the lavatory (sink)?
none are required
The Code reference that specifies the required number of receptacles in a hallway located in non-dwellings is ___. Select N/A (not applicable) if there is not a Code reference for this.
N/A
When cleaning up a jobsite at the end of the day, you should ___.
put things where they belong
According to the NEC®, any location exposed to the weather is considered a ___ location.
wet
Adjacent to the master bedroom in a home is a dressing room containing a vanity with a sink and a mirror. Entry to a room containing a Jacuzzi tub and a toilet is through a door from the dressing room. Are the dressing room and the Jacuzzi room considered to be a bathroom by the NEC®?
Yes
Which of the following 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in kitchen and dining room areas in a dwelling is (are) permitted to be connected to one of the two 20-ampere small-appliance circuits? Select one: a. a receptacle installed to plug in a refrigerator b. a receptacle installed to plug in a gas appliance to serve the ignition and/or clock devices c. a receptacle installed below the sink to serve a food-waste disposer d. a & b only e. a, b & c
a & b only
GFCI protection can be provided for receptacles serving kitchen countertop areas in a dwelling by installing ___. Select one: a. an AFCI circuit breaker with a GFCI receptacle at the first outlet on the circuit which can then protect downstream receptacles on the circuit b. an AFCI circuit breaker with GFCI receptacles at each location c. a dual-function AFCI/GFCI circuit-breaker on each 20-ampere small appliance branch circuit d. any of these
any of these
In a suspended ceiling system, lay-in luminaires shall be securely fastened to the ceiling framing member by mechanical means such as ___. Select one: a. listed clips b. bolts c. rivets d. screws e. any of these
any of these
A shower stall has a 7-foot ceiling. The NEC® ___ permit a recessed luminaire with an open black baffle trim (shown below) to be installed on the ceiling within the shower stall.
does not
A 120-volt cord-and-plug connected appliance is permitted to have a two-wire cord ("hot" & neutral) and attachment plug instead of a three-wire cord ("hot," neutral & ground) when the appliance is ___.
double insulated
Which of the following 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle(s) installed in kitchens is required to be connected to one of the two 20-ampere small-appliance circuits serving the kitchen and dining room areas in a dwelling? Select one: a. a receptacle installed to plug in a refrigerator b. a receptacle installed below the sink to serve a food-waste disposer c. a receptacle installed to plug in a gas appliance to serve the ignition and/or clock devices d. all of these e. none of these
none of these
Along a kitchen countertop in a restaurant, the maximum spacing between receptacles is ___.
not specified
Some portable appliances use double insulation in place of grounding to provide shock protection to users. Double-insulated appliances normally have ___ power cords and attachment plug caps.
two-wire
A free-standing cabinet is to be installed in a science classroom at a high school. The plans show a receptacle that is to be installed face-up in the cabinet countertop. Does Section 406.5(E) in the NEC® prohibit this installation?
No
Is it permitted by the NEC® to control the lighting in a stairwell with a single-pole switch located at the top of the stairs? The stairwell is located in a home you are building and allows access between the 1st and 2ndfloors.
No
