Question 1

Some ceiling fan/light units have one lamp socket, whereas others have ____ lamp sockets.

Accepted Answer

A)  four or five 
B)  six 
C)  seven 
D)  eight to ten 
A)  four or five 
B)  six 
C)  seven 
D)  eight to ten A

Question 2

Briefly define what is meant by "gangable" boxes.

Accepted Answer

Gangable boxes can be combined to form larger boxes by removing their side walls and screwing them together.

Question 3

Fan speed controllers have internal circuitry that is engineered specifically for use on inductive circuits. Do not use a standard ____________________ to control fan motors.

Accepted Answer

incandescent lamp dimmer

Question 4

Some types of panels and similar building elements are considered wall space when figuring receptacle spacing, and others are not. Match the following.
-Sliding glass panel

Accepted Answer

A) Receptacles required 
B) Receptacles not required 
A) Receptacles required 
B) Receptacles not required

Question 5

A raised plaster cover (often called a plaster ring or mud ring) is permitted to increase the maximum number of conductors permitted in an outlet box when it is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  listed as a box extension 
B)  by the same manufacturer as the box 
C)  marked with its cubic-inch volume 
D)  metallic and capable of being grounded 
A)  listed as a box extension 
B)  by the same manufacturer as the box 
C)  marked with its cubic-inch volume 
D)  metallic and capable of being grounded

Question 6

Sliding glass panels ____ considered to be wall space, the same as any other interior or exterior door.

Accepted Answer

A)  are 
B)  are not 
A)  are 
B)  are not

Question 7

The selection of outlet boxes and switch boxes is made by the electrician. These decisions are based on Code requirements, space allowances, good wiring practices, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  homeowner's preferences 
B)  common sense 
C)  city building codes 
D)  cost 
A)  homeowner's preferences 
B)  common sense 
C)  city building codes 
D)  cost

Question 8

When replacing an existing luminaire (fixture) with a ceiling-suspended paddle fan, make sure that the existing outlet box is listed and marked as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

suitable f

Question 9

During the winter, it is suggested that a paddle fan should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  push air down 
B)  draw air up 
C)  not be used 
D)  only be used on low 
A)  push air down 
B)  draw air up 
C)  not be used 
D)  only be used on low

Question 10

The outlet box or outlet box system of a ceiling-suspended fans must not support more than ____ pounds must.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  35 
C)  50 
D)  70 
A)  25 
B)  35 
C)  50 
D)  70

Question 11

When installing a ceiling paddle fan, the outlet box must be ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  listed and marked as acceptable for fan support 
B)  metallic 
C)  secured by four screws 
D)  all of the above 
A)  listed and marked as acceptable for fan support 
B)  metallic 
C)  secured by four screws 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a reason that ceiling fans must be specially supported?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight 
B)  Torque (twisting motion, particularly when first starting) 
C)  Safe grounding 
D)  Vibration 
A)  Weight 
B)  Torque (twisting motion, particularly when first starting) 
C)  Safe grounding 
D)  Vibration

Question 13

Because a homeowner may later decide to install a ceiling fan at any ceiling outlet box serving a lighting fixture, what precaution or provision for the future do many electricians take during original construction?

Accepted Answer

They install outlet boxes mark

Question 14

How can you tell whether a metallic or nonmetallic outlet box is suitable for safely supporting a ceiling fan?

Accepted Answer

Boxes must be listed

Question 15

Some types of panels and similar building elements are considered wall space when figuring receptacle spacing, and others are not. Match the following.
-Fixed room divider

Accepted Answer

A) Receptacles required 
B) Receptacles not required 
A) Receptacles required 
B) Receptacles not required

Question 16

A light dimmer ____ be used as a speed control for a ceiling fan or other motor.

Accepted Answer

A)  should 
B)  should not 
A)  should 
B)  should not

Question 17

The suggested fan size for rooms up to 144 square feet is ____________________ inches, and the suggested fan size for rooms up to 500 square feet is ____________________ inches.

Accepted Answer

42 56
forty-two fift

Question 18

Some types of panels and similar building elements are considered wall space when figuring receptacle spacing, and others are not. Match the following.
-Fixed glass panel

Accepted Answer

A) Receptacles required 
B) Receptacles not required 
A) Receptacles required 
B) Receptacles not required

Question 19

Receptacle outlets must be installed in any wall space ____ or more in width.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 in. (300 mm) 
B)  18 in. (450 mm) 
C)  24 in. (600 mm) 
D)  36 in. (900 mm) 
A)  12 in. (300 mm) 
B)  18 in. (450 mm) 
C)  24 in. (600 mm) 
D)  36 in. (900 mm)

Question 20

Ceiling fan speed can be controlled by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pull chain on the fan 
B)  speed control mounted in a wall box 
C)  remote control similar to TV/VCR type 
D)  any of the above 
A)  pull chain on the fan 
B)  speed control mounted in a wall box 
C)  remote control similar to TV/VCR type 
D)  any of the above

Exam 9: Lighting Branch Circuit for the Master Bedroom

Some ceiling fan/light units have one lamp socket, whereas others have ____ lamp sockets.

Briefly define what is meant by "gangable" boxes.

Fan speed controllers have internal circuitry that is engineered specifically for use on inductive circuits. Do not use a standard ____________________ to control fan motors.

Some types of panels and similar building elements are considered wall space when figuring receptacle spacing, and others are not. Match the following. -Sliding glass panel

A raised plaster cover (often called a plaster ring or mud ring) is permitted to increase the maximum number of conductors permitted in an outlet box when it is ____.

Sliding glass panels ____ considered to be wall space, the same as any other interior or exterior door.

The selection of outlet boxes and switch boxes is made by the electrician. These decisions are based on Code requirements, space allowances, good wiring practices, and ____.

When replacing an existing luminaire (fixture) with a ceiling-suspended paddle fan, make sure that the existing outlet box is listed and marked as ____________________.

During the winter, it is suggested that a paddle fan should ____.

The outlet box or outlet box system of a ceiling-suspended fans must not support more than ____ pounds must.

When installing a ceiling paddle fan, the outlet box must be ____.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that ceiling fans must be specially supported?

Because a homeowner may later decide to install a ceiling fan at any ceiling outlet box serving a lighting fixture, what precaution or provision for the future do many electricians take during original construction?

How can you tell whether a metallic or nonmetallic outlet box is suitable for safely supporting a ceiling fan?

Some types of panels and similar building elements are considered wall space when figuring receptacle spacing, and others are not. Match the following. -Fixed room divider

A light dimmer ____ be used as a speed control for a ceiling fan or other motor.

The suggested fan size for rooms up to 144 square feet is ____________________ inches, and the suggested fan size for rooms up to 500 square feet is ____________________ inches.

Some types of panels and similar building elements are considered wall space when figuring receptacle spacing, and others are not. Match the following. -Fixed glass panel

Receptacle outlets must be installed in any wall space ____ or more in width.

Ceiling fan speed can be controlled by ____.

General Information for Electrical Installations

Electrical Symbols and Outlets

Determining the Required Number of Branch Circuits, Lighting Outlets, Receptacle Outlets

Conductor Sizes and Types, Wiring Methods, Wire Connections, Voltage Drop, Neutral Conductor Sizing for Services

Conductor Identification, Switch Control of Lighting Circuits, Bondinggrounding of Wiring Devices, Induction Heating

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

Luminaires, Ballasts, and Lamps

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Front Bedroom

Lighting Branch Circuitbathrooms, Hallway

Lighting Branch Circuit-Front Entry, Porch, Post-Light, Underground Wiring

Lighting Branch Circuit and Small-Appliance Circuits for the Kitchen

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Living Room

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Studybedroom

Dryer Outlet, Lighting and Receptacle Circuits for the Laundry, Powder Room, Rear Entry Hall, and Attic

Branch Circuits for the Garage and Outdoors

Recreation Room

Lighting Branch Circuit, Receptacle Circuits for Workshop

Special-Purpose Outletswater Pump, Water Heater

Special-Purpose Outlets for Ranges, Counter-Mounted Cooking Unit G, and Wall-Mounted Oven F

Special-Purpose Outletsfood Waste Disposer, Dishwasher

Special-Purpose Outlets for the Bathroom Ceiling Heatventlights K J, the Attic Fan L, and the Hydromassage Tub a

Special-Purpose Outletselectric Heating, Air Conditioning

Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems

Television, Telephone, and Low-Voltage Signal Systems

Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, and Security Systems

Service-Entrance Equipment

Overcurrent Protectionfuses and Circuit Breakers

Service-Entrance Calculations

Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydromassage Baths

Wiring for the Future: Home Automation Systems

Standby Power Systems

Residential Utility-Interactive Photovoltaic Systems

Filters

The suggested fan size for rooms up to 144 square feet is inches, and the suggested fan size for rooms up to 500 square feet is inches.