Question 1

Branch circuits in kitchens should be ____-ampere circuits.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Laundry equipment receptacles ____.

Accepted Answer

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

A crawl space or underfloor space must contain ____.

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 C

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

A detached garage with electric power must have ____.

Accepted Answer

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 9

The bathtub zone refers to an area within which ____.

Accepted Answer

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 D

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   20
C)   30
D)   50

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 12

GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

____ should not be connected with flexible cords.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

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.

Accepted Answer

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

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: Specific Provisions

Branch circuits in kitchens should be ____-ampere circuits.

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Laundry equipment receptacles ____.

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

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A crawl space or underfloor space must contain ____.

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

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

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

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A detached garage with electric power must have ____.

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The bathtub zone refers to an area within which ____.

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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.

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

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GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve ____.

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

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

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____ should not be connected with flexible cords.

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

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

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

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

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

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