Question 1

What is an alternative to installing a standard single-pole switch for a front-entry clothes closet?

Accepted Answer

An interesting possibility presents itself for the front-entry clothes closet. Although the plans may indicate that the clothes closet luminaire is turned on and off by a standard single-pole switch, a doorjamb switch could be installed.

Question 2

A location exposed to the weather is a ____ location.

Accepted Answer

A)  damp 
B)  wet 
C)  dry 
D)  none of the above 
A)  damp 
B)  wet 
C)  dry 
D)  none of the above B

Question 3

Some inspectors consider the area within a ____-degree angle from a roof line or overhang to be a damp location.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  45 
C)  75 
D)  90 
A)  30 
B)  45 
C)  75 
D)  90 B

Question 4

A doorjamb switch is usually mounted about ____ feet above the floor, on the inside of the 2 x 4 framing on the hinge side of the closet door.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6

Question 5

Outdoor receptacles at residences are not, in general, switch controlled. Explain why a homeowner might want a front porch receptacle to be controlled by a switch inside the front door.

Accepted Answer

A switch inside the front door

Question 6

Match the following locations for mounting lighting fixtures with their Code classification.
-House side wall

Accepted Answer

A) Wet location 
B) Damp location 
A) Wet location 
B) Damp location

Question 7

Match the following locations for mounting lighting fixtures with their Code classification.
-Receptacle on the bottom side of a roof overhang

Accepted Answer

A) Wet location 
B) Damp location 
A) Wet location 
B) Damp location

Question 8

Lighting fixtures intended for installation in wet locations must be ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  double insulated 
B)  marked "Class W" 
C)  marked "Suitable for Wet Locations" 
D)  no more than120 W 
A)  double insulated 
B)  marked "Class W" 
C)  marked "Suitable for Wet Locations" 
D)  no more than120 W

Question 9

Match the following locations for mounting lighting fixtures with their Code classification.
-Open front porch

Accepted Answer

A) Wet location 
B) Damp location 
A) Wet location 
B) Damp location

Question 10

Match the following locations for mounting lighting fixtures with their Code classification.
-Pole-mounted light in a yard

Accepted Answer

A) Wet location 
B) Damp location 
A) Wet location 
B) Damp location

Question 11

Although it may add cost, consider a(n) ____________________ on both sides of the front door for easy plugging in of outdoor decorations.

Accepted Answer

outdoor we

Question 12

A partially protected area, such as an open porch, or under a roof or canopy, is a(n) ____________________ location

Accepted Answer

The answer of A partially protected area, such as an...

Question 13

When using nonmetallic boxes, the volume allowance is based on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  wiring devices 
B)  cable clamps 
C)  equipment grounding conductors 
D)  all of the above 
A)  wiring devices 
B)  cable clamps 
C)  equipment grounding conductors 
D)  all of the above

Exam 11: Lighting Branch Circuit-Front Entry, Porch, Post-Light, Underground Wiring

What is an alternative to installing a standard single-pole switch for a front-entry clothes closet?

A location exposed to the weather is a ____ location.

Some inspectors consider the area within a ____-degree angle from a roof line or overhang to be a damp location.

A doorjamb switch is usually mounted about ____ feet above the floor, on the inside of the 2 x 4 framing on the hinge side of the closet door.

Outdoor receptacles at residences are not, in general, switch controlled. Explain why a homeowner might want a front porch receptacle to be controlled by a switch inside the front door.

Match the following locations for mounting lighting fixtures with their Code classification. -House side wall

Match the following locations for mounting lighting fixtures with their Code classification. -Receptacle on the bottom side of a roof overhang

Lighting fixtures intended for installation in wet locations must be ____.

Match the following locations for mounting lighting fixtures with their Code classification. -Open front porch

Match the following locations for mounting lighting fixtures with their Code classification. -Pole-mounted light in a yard

Although it may add cost, consider a(n) ____________________ on both sides of the front door for easy plugging in of outdoor decorations.

A partially protected area, such as an open porch, or under a roof or canopy, is a(n) ____________________ location

When using nonmetallic boxes, the volume allowance is based on ____.

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 Circuit for the Master Bedroom

Lighting Branch Circuitbathrooms, Hallway

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

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