Quiz on the Code

Dwelling Occupancies

1. At least one receptacle outlet in a dwelling bathroom shall be installed _____.
(a) above the horizontal plane of the basin
(b) adjacent to the basin
(c) within 3' of the outside of each basin
(d) on the outside wall of the bathroom

2.   Which of the following locations is GFCI protection required for 20-ampere, 125-volt, single-phase receptacles?
(a) kitchens, where receptacles are installed to serve the countertop
(b) bathrooms
(c) boathouses
(d) All of the above

3. The continuity of the ___ conductor in a multi-wire branch circuit shall not depend on device connections.
(a) Grounded
(b) Ungrounded
(c) Phase A
(d) Phase B

4.   Which of the following outlets may be supplied by one of the small-appliance kitchen branch circuits required for a dwelling unit?
(a) range
(b) garage receptacle
(c) laundry receptacle
(d) refrigerator

5. The small-appliance branch circuits can be used to serve areas in a dwelling unit. Which of the following is NOT permitted?
(a) kitchen
(b) bathroom
(c) breakfast room
  (d) dining room

 6. When calculating for derating of ampacity of conductors in raceways exposed to sun on a roof, _____.      
(a) Use 83%  if ½” above roof
(b) Use 30ºF added to local design temperature if ¾” off of the roof
(c) Use 60ºF added to design temperature if less than 7/8” off of the roof
(d) Derating is no longer needed


Answers:
1. (c) Ref: Art 210.52(D)
2. (d) Ref: Art 210.(A)(1-10)
3. (a) Ref: Art 300.13(B)
4. (d) Ref: Art 210.52(B)
5. (b) Ref: Art 210.52(B)(2)
6. (c) Ref: Art 310.15(B)(3)(c)