Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Outdoors-Outdoor receptacle(s) require G...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The two types are ground-fault...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

Because older homes probably do not have...

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

4 6
four s...

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Name two different types of GFCI construction.

Accepted Answer

Two different types ...

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  GFCI
B)  AFCI
C)  No protection required

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A nuisance tripping ...

Question 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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GFCI protection is not required for ____.

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

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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.

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

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GFCI protection is required for which of the following?

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Name two different types of GFCI construction.

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

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

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

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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.

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