Lighting Distribution, Devices and Lighting Fixtures, Appliance Installation and Swimming Pools

In clothes closets, surface-mounted incandescent luminaires shall have ______ inches minimum clearance from the nearest point of storage space.

12 Sec. E4003.12, #1

Cords that supply swimming pool equipment shall have a copper equipment grounding conductor not smaller than No. ______ AWG.

12 Sec. E4202.2, #1

At least one receptacle outlet in bathrooms is required to be within ______ inches of each lavatory basin.

36 Sec. E3901.6

True or False: Nonmetallic boxes shall be used only with cable wiring methods with entirely nonmetallic sheaths, flexible cords and nonmetallic raceways.

True

In a wall constructed of wood or other combustible material, outlet boxes shall be installed so that the front edge of the box is set back a maximum of ______ from the finished surface. a. 0 inches; (the box must be flush or project outward) b. 1/8 inch c. 1/4 inch d. 1/2 inch

a. 0 inches; (the box must be flush or project outward) Sec. E3906.5

Electrical outlet boxes that do not enclose devices or utilization equipment shall have a minimum internal depth of ______. a. 1/2 inch b. 5/8 inch c. 15/16 inch d. 1 inch

a. 1/2 inch Sec. E3905.4.1

Where nonmetallic-sheathed cable is used, the cable assembly including the sheath shall extend into the box a minimum of ______ through a nonmetallic-sheathed cable knockout opening. a. 1/4 inch b. 3/8 inch c. 1/2 inch d. 3/4 inch

a. 1/4 inch Sec. E3905.3.1

A flexible cord for a cord-and-plug-connected range hood shall have a minimum length of ______ inches and a maximum length of ______ inches. a. 18; 36 b. 18; 48 c. 30; 36 d. 30; 48

a. 18; 36 Table E4101.3

Lighting track shall be located a minimum of ______ above the finished floor unless protected from physical damage or the track operates at less than 30 volts rms open-circuit voltage. a. 5 feet, 0 inches b. 6 feet, 0 inches c. 6 feet, 4 inches d. 6 feet, 8 inches

a. 5 feet, 0 inches Sec. E4005.4, #8

Wall-mounted luminaires weighting a maximum of ______ pounds are permitted to be supported on boxes other than those specifically designed for luminaires, provided the luminaires are secured to the box with at least two No. 6 or larger screws. a. 6 b. 10 c. 14 d. 18

a. 6 Sec. E3905.6.1, Exception

Noncombustible surfaces that are broken or incomplete shall be repaired so that gaps or open spaces at the edge of a panelboard employing a flush-type cover are a maximum of ______ inch in size. a. 0 (no gaps permitted) b. 1/16 c. 1/8 d. 1/4

c. 1/8 Sec. E3907.4

A hallway a minimum of ______ in length shall be provided with at least one receptacle outlet. a. 6 feet b. 8 feet c. 10 feet d. 12 feet

c. 10 feet Sec. E3901.10

Receptacles installed on 15- and 20-ampere-rated branch circuits shall be of the ______ type.

grounding Sec. E4002.2

Ceiling-suspended paddle fans shall be supported ______ of the outlet box.

independently Sec. E4101.6

Underground service laterals that are not encased in concrete and that are buried 18 inches or more below grade shall have their location identified by a ______.

warning ribbon Sec. E3803.2

When raceways are installed in wet locations above grade, the interior of such raceways shall be considered to be a ______ location.

wet Sec. E3802.7

Receptacles shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space is more than ______ feet, measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space.

6 Sec. E3901.2.1

A luminaire that weighs more than ______ pounds or exceeds 16 inches in any dimension shall not be supported by the screw shell of a lampholder.

6 Sec. E4004.4

Unless installed parallel to framing members, NM wiring run in an attic accessed by a portable ladder shall be protected from damage where located within ______ of the nearest edge of the attic entrance. a. 6 feet b. 7 feet c. 8 feet d. 10 feet

a. 6 feet Sec. E3802.2.1

Flexible cords for kitchen range hoods shall be ______ inches minimum and ______ inches maximum length.

18; 36 Sec. E4101.3

In calculating box fill, each No. 12 AWG conductor shall require ______ cubic inches free space within the box.

2.25 Sec. E3905.12.2.1

Kitchen countertop receptacles shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than ______ inches from a receptacle.

24 Sec. E3901.4.1

Except for Type IC luminaires, thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire or within ______ inches of the recessed luminaire's enclosure.

3 Sec. E4004.9

Switches shall not be more than ______ above the floor or working platform when the switch is in its highest position.

6 feet 7 inches Sec. E4001.6

Where underground wiring is installed within 5 feet of the inside walls of a swimming pool, a minimum burial depth of ______ re required for intermediate metal conduit. a. 6 inches b. 12 inches c. 18 inches d. 30 inches

a. 6 inches Table 4203.7

The receptacle outlet required in a bathroom, where located on the side of the basin cabinet, shall be located a maximum of ______ inches below the top of the basin. a. 8 b. 12 c. 15 d. 18

b. 12 Sec. E3901.6

For other than evaporative coolers, a receptacle outlet shall be installed for the servicing of HVAC equipment a maximum of ______ feet from such equipment. a. 20 b. 25 c. 40 d. 50

b. 25 Sec. E3901.12

Type NM wiring shall be supported a maximum of _____ on center. a. 3 feet b. 4 1/2 feet c. 6 feet d. 12 feet

b. 4 1/2 feet Table E3802.1

What is the maximum number of No. 12 conductors permitted for a 4-inch by 1 1/2-inch standard round metal box not marked with a cubic-inch capacity? a. 4 b. 6 c. 9 d. 10

b. 6 Table E3905.12.1

Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that all points along the floor line of any wall space are a maximum of ______ from an outlet in that space when measured horizontally. a. 4 feet b. 6 feet c. 8 feet d. 12 feet

b. 6 feet Sec. E3901.2.1

At least one 125-volt receptacle shall be located a minimum of ______ from the inside walls of indoor spas and hot tubs. a. 5 feet b. 6 feet c. 10 feet d. 12 feet

b. 6 feet Sec. E4203.1.4

Where installed in a storage closet, a recessed fluorescent luminaires shall be located so as to provide a minimum clearance of ______ between the fixture and the nearest point of the storage space. a. 3 inches b. 6 inches c. 8 inches d. 12 inches

b. 6 inches Sec. E4003.12, #4

Where three or more conductors of minimum size ______ AWG are run at angles with joists in unfinished basements, additional protection is not required if the cable assembly is attached directly to the bottom of the joists. a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12

b. 8 Sec. E3802.4

Direct buried conductors and cables emerging from the ground shall be protected by enclosures or raceways extending to a minimum height of ______ above finished grade or the point of entrance to the building. a. 7 feet b. 8 feet c. 10 feet d. 12 feet

b. 8 feet Sec. E3803.3

In general, direct burial cable installed below a driveway serving a one-family dwelling unit shall have a minimum burial depth of ______. a. 6 inches b. 12 inches c. 18 inches d. 24 inches

c. 18 inches Table E3803.1

125-volt receptacles located a minimum of ______ from the inside walls of a swimming pool need not be protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter. a. 10 feet b. 15 feet c. 20 feet d. 30 feet

c. 20 feet Sec. E4203.1.3

An unbroken wall space having a minimum width of ______ shall be considered a wall space for the purpose of determining receptacle outlet distribution. a. 12 inches b. 18 inches c. 24 inches d. 48 inches

c. 24 inches Sec. E3901.2.2, #1

At a kitchen counter, countertop receptacle outlets shall be installed with a maximum horizontal distance of ______ from any point along the wall line to an outlet. a. 12 inches b. 18 inches c. 24 inches d. 36 inches

c. 24 inches Sec. E3901.4.1

Unless the outlet box is listed for the weight to be supported, an outlet box in a wall may support a luminaire having a maximum weight of ______ pounds. a. 28 b. 35 c. 50 d. 70

c. 50 Sec. E3905.6.1

All switches shall be installed so that the center of the grip of the operating handle, in its highest position, shall be located a maximum of ______ above the floor or working platform. a. 6 feet, 0 inches b. 6 feet, 6 inches c. 6 feet, 7 inches d. 6 feet, 9 inches

c. 6 feet, 7 inches Sec. E4001.6

Unused openings in cabinets and panelboards shall be effectively ______ to afford protection equivalent to that of the wall of the cabinet.

closed Sec. E3906.4

Underground service conductors not encased in concrete and buried 18 inches or more below grade shall have their location identified by a warning ribbon placed a minimum of ______ above the underground installation. a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 12

d. 12 Sec. E3803.2

What is the required receptacle rating for a 20-ampere branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets? a. 15 amperes only b. 20 amperes only c. 30 amperes only d. 15 amperes and 20 amperes

d. 15 amperes and 20 amperes Table E4002.1.2

Floor receptacle outlets cannot be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located within ______ of the wall. a. 4 inches b. 6 inches c. 12 inches d. 18 inches

d. 18 inches Sec. E3901.2.3

Cord-connected luminaries, lighting track and pendants shall be located a minimum of ______ horizontally and ______ vertically from the top of a bathtub rim or shower stall threshold. a. 2 feet; 7 feet b. 2 feet; 8 feet c. 3 feet; 7 feet d. 3 feet; 8 feet

d. 3 feet; 8 feet Sec. E4003.11

In a bathroom, at least one receptacle outlet shall be located a maximum of ______ from the outside edge of each lavatory. a. 18 inches b. 24 inches c. 30 inches d. 36 inches

d. 36 inches Sec. E3901.6

A receptacle outlet installed to serve a washing machine shall be installed a maximum of ______ feet from the intended location of the washing machine. a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6

d. 6 Sec. E3901.5

All 125-volt, single-phase, 20-ampere receptacles shall be provided with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection where located within ______ of the outside edge of a sink. a. 2 feet b. 3 feet c. 4 feet d. 6 feet

d. 6 feet Sec. E3902.7

A luminaires that weighs more than ______ or exceeds ______ in any dimension shall not be supported by the screw shell of a lampholder. a. 4 pounds; 14 inches b. 4 pounds; 16 inches c. 6 pounds; 14 inches d. 6 pounds; 16 inches

d. 6 pound; 16 inches Sec. E4004.4

Ceiling-suspended paddle fans weighing a maximum of ______ are permitted to be supported by outlet boxes identified for such use. a. 25 pounds b. 35 pounds c. 42 pounds d. 70 pounds

d. 70 pounds Secs. E4101.6; E3905.8

Electrical nonmetallic tubing is an allowable wiring method in all but which of the following applications? a. feeders b. branch circuits c. embedded in masonry d. direct burial

d. direct burial Tables E3801.2, E3801.4

The ______ shall not be considered as an effective ground-fault current path.

earth

There shall be a wall switch at each floor to control stairway lighting where the stairway has ______ or more risers.

six Sec. E3903.3

Insulated conductors and cables exposed to direct rays of the sun shall be listed and labeled as ______.

sunlight resistant Sec. E3802.3.3

Recessed incandescent fixtures shall have ______ protection.

thermal Sec. E4003.5