Question 1

One-family dwellings require at least _____ installed at the front and back of the dwelling.

Accepted Answer

A)   one receptacle outlet
B)   two receptacle outlets
C)   three receptacle outlets
D)   four receptacle outlets A

Question 2

Electrical blueprints (floor plans) ____ on a one-family dwelling.

Accepted Answer

A)   may be optional
B)   are mandatory
C)   are recommended
D)   are governed by local law A

Question 3

____ receptacles are identified by the letters "TR."

Accepted Answer

A)   Transmission-recovery
B)   Tamper-resistant
C)   Transient surge resistors
D)   Tower recovery B

Question 4

To find the minimum circuit ampacity, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   divide the wattage by the voltage to find amperage and multiply the amperage by 150%
B)   multiply the wattage by the voltage to find amperage and divide the amperage by 125%
C)   divide the wattage by the voltage to find amperage and multiply the amperage by 125%
D)   multiply the wattage by the voltage to find amperage and divide the amperage by 150%

Question 5

____ in exterior walls are not counted as wall space.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sliding panels
B)   Floor-to-ceiling windows
C)   Corners
D)   Paneling

Question 6

A ____ receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)   125-volt, dual-phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated
B)   125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated
C)   112-volt, single-phase, 20-ampere-rated
D)   112-volt, dual-phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated

Question 7

The most common wiring type installed in one-family dwellings is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   metallic-sheathed cable
B)   nonmetallic-sheathed cable
C)   unsheathed metallic cable
D)   fiber-optic cable

Question 8

At least ____ wall switch-controlled lighting outlet(s) shall be installed in every habitable room of a dwelling.

Accepted Answer

A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   four

Question 9

Required branch circuits include ____ circuits.

Accepted Answer

A)   small appliance, laundry, and bathroom
B)   HVAC, appliance, and alarm system
C)   alarm system, bathroom, and telecom
D)   appliance, laundry, and media system

Question 10

An outdoor receptacle, in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations, requires ____ when the receptacle is covered.

Accepted Answer

A)   no additional weatherproof enclosure for the receptacle
B)   a water-resistant enclosure
C)   specific placement under a suitable overhang
D)   an enclosure for the receptacle that is weatherproof

Question 11

At least ____ of free conductor shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point.

Accepted Answer

A)   6 in.(150 mm) 
B)   8 in.(200 mm) 
C)   12 in.(300 mm) 
D)   18 in.(450 mm)

Question 12

An arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) provides protection from the effects of arc faults by ____ the circuit when an arc fault is detected.

Accepted Answer

A)   sending an alert to a bluetooth detector for
B)   redirecting energy to an alternate pathway for
C)   disabling the main electrical branch line of
D)   functioning to de-energize

Question 13

Outdoor luminaires and associated equipment ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cannot be supported by trees
B)   and overhead conductor spans can be supported by trees
C)   can be supported by trees
D)   can be supported by free standing poles if grounded for lightening

Question 14

____ determines the minimum number of receptacles in a given dwelling.

Accepted Answer

A)   Total load
B)   Wall space
C)   Total branching
D)   Available grounding

Question 15

The arrangement of grounding connections shall be such that the disconnection or removal of a device fed from the box will not interfere with the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   total wall space
B)   total load
C)   raceway continuity
D)   grounding continuity

Question 16

A split-wire receptacle receiving power from a single source (one breaker or one fuse) is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a multiwire receptacle
B)   not a multiwire receptacle
C)   a continuous circuit
D)   a branched circuit

Question 17

Outlet boxes or outlet box systems used as the sole support of a ceiling-suspended fan shall not support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   50 pounds (23 kg) 
B)   65 pounds (29 kg) 
C)   70 pounds (32 kg) 
D)   100 pounds (45 kg)

Question 18

If supplied by an individual branch circuit, the rating of a cord- and attachment plug-connected room air conditioner can be no more than ____ of the circuit's ampere rating.

Accepted Answer

A)   50%
B)   75%
C)   80%
D)   90%

Question 19

A single receptacle installed on a branch circuit with no other device or outlet shall have an ampere rating ____ of that circuit.

Accepted Answer

A)   not more than the rating
B)   not less than 150% of the rating
C)   not more than 150% of the rating
D)   not less than the rating

Question 20

If the overcurrent protection rating for an appliance is not marked and the appliance is rated over 13.3 amperes, the overcurrent protection shall not exceed ____% of the rated current.

Accepted Answer

A)   50
B)   75
C)   100
D)   150

Exam 6: General Provisions