article 210 (8 pages, 72 questions) Flashcards

1
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the rating of a branch circuit shall be determined by the rating of the _____

A

ampacity of the largest device connected to the circuit

210.3

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2
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a three-phase, 4-wire, ______ power system used to supply power to nonlinear loads may necessitate that the power system design allow for the possibility of high harmonic current on the neutral conductor

A

wye-connected

210.4

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3
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each multiwire branch circuit shall be provided with a means that will simultaneously disconnect all _______ conductors at the point where the branch circuit originates

A

ungrounded

210.4

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4
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multiwire branch circuits shall _____

A

supply only line-to-neutral loads

210.4(c)

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5
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the ungrounded and grounded conductors of each _______ shall be grouped by wire ties or similar means in at least one location within the panel board or other point of origination

A

multiwire branch circuit

210.4 (D)

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5
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where more than one nominal voltage system exists in a building, each _____ conductors of a branch circuit shall be identified by phase and system at all termination, connection, and splice points

A

ungrounded

210.5(C)

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6
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in dwelling units, the voltage between conductors that supply the terminals of _____ shall not exceed 120V, nominal

A

-luminaires

-cord-and-plug-connected loads of 1,440 VA of less

210.6(A)

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7
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where two or more branch circuits supply devices or equipment on the same yoke, a means to disconnect simultaneously all ungrounded conductors that supply those devices or equipment shall be provided ____

A

at the point where the branch circuit originates

210.7(B)

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8
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all 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in bathrooms of ____ shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection for personnel

A

-guest rooms in hotels/ motels
-dwelling units
-office buildings

210.8(A)(1)(B)(1)

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9
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GFCI protection shall be provided for all 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in a dwelling unit _____

A

garaje

210.8(A)(2)

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9
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GFCI protection shall be provided for all 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles in dwelling unit accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade level not intended as ______ and limited to storage areas, work areas, or similar use.

A

-habitable rooms
-finished space

210.9(A)(2)

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10
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all 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in crawl spaces at or below grade level of dwelling units shall have GFCI protection

A

TRUE

210.8(A)(3)

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11
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al 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in ____ of dwelling units shall have GFCI protection,

A

unfinished attics

210.8(A4-5)

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12
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GFCI protection shall be provided for all 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles ________in dwelling unit kitchens

A

installed to serve the countertop surfaces

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12
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GFCI protection shall be provided for all 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles located within 6ft of a dwelling unit______

A

-laundry sink
-utility sink
-wet bar sink

210.8(A)(7)

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13
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all 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in a dwelling unit boathouses shall have GFCI protection

A

true

210.8(A)(8)

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13
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all 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles _______ of a commercial occupancies shall have GFCI protection

A

-in bathrooms
-on rooftops
-in kitchens

210.8(B)(1-3)

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14
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in other than dwelling units, GFCI protection shall be provided for all outdoor 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles

A

TRUE

120.8(B)(4)

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14
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ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall be provided for outlets not exceeding 240V that supply boat hoists installed in dwelling unit locations

A

TRUE

210.8(C)

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15
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two or more _____ small-appliance branch circuits shall be provided to supply power for receptacles outlets in the dwelling unit kitchen, dining room, breakfast room, pantry, or similar dining areas

A

20A

210.11(C)(1)

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15
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there shall be a minimum of one _______ branch circuit for the laundry outlet(s) required by 210.52(F)

A

20A

210.11(C)(2)

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16
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an individual 20A branch circuit can supply a single dwelling unit bathroom for receptacle outlet(s) and other equipment within the same bathroom

A

TRUE

210.11(C)(excep)

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17
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all 15A, or 20A, 120V branch circuits that supply outlets in dwelling unit family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas shall be AFCI protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter of the combination type

A

TRUE

210.12(B)

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18
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an arc-fault circuit interrupter can be located at the first outlet to provide protection for the remaining portion of the branch circuit if_________

A

the circuit conductors up to the arc-fault circuit interrupter are in a metal raceway or Type AC cable

210.12(B)(except)(1)

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19
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branch-circuit neutral conductors that supply a continuous load shall have an ampacity of not less that 125 percent of the continuous load

A

FALSE

210.19 (A)(1)(excp)(2)

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20
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the recommended maximum total voltage drop on branch-ciruit conductors is ______ percent

A

3

210.19(A)(1)(fpn)(4)

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21
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where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads, or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less the noncontinuous load plus 125 percent of the continuous laod

A

TRUE

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22
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a single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating not less than that of the branch circuit

A

TRUE

210.21(B)(1)

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23
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when connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more 15A receptacles, each receptacle shall not supply a total cord -and-plug-connected load in excess -of __________

A

12A

210.21(B)(2) table

24
Q

if a 20A branch circuit supplies multiple receptacles, the receptacles shall have an ampere rating of no less than _____

A

15A

210.21(B)(3)table

25
Q

the total rating of utilization equipment fastened in place, shall not exceed _____ percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating where lighting units and cord-plug-connected utilization equipment are supplied.

A

50%

210.23(A)(2)

26
Q

__________ in dwelling units shall supply only loads within that dwelling unit or loads associated only with that dwelling unit

A

branch circuits

210.25(A)

27
Q

in multi-occupancy building, branch circuits for _____ shall not originate from equipment that supplies an individual dwelling unit or tenant space

A

-central alarm
-parking lot lighting
-common area receptacles

210.25(B)

28
Q

receptacle outlets installed for a specific appliance in a dwelling unit, such as laundry equipment, shall be located within _____of the intended location of the appliance

A

6 ft

210.50(C)

29
Q

the code provides rules for the minimum number of receptacle outlets required in a dwelling unit. the minimum required receptacle outlets shall be in addition to receptacle outlets that are ______

A

-part of a luminaire or appliance
-switched by a wall switch for use as required illumination
-located more than 5-1/2 above the floor

210.52

30
Q

when applying the general provisions for receptacle spacing to the rooms of a dwelling unit which require receptacles in the wall space, no point along the floor line in any wall space of a dwelling unit may be more than _____ from an outlet

A

6feet

210.52(A)(1)

31
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in a dwelling unit, each wall space _____or wider requires a receptacle

A

2 feet

210.52(A)(1)

32
Q

in dwelling units, when determining the spacing of receptacle outlets, _____ on exterior walls shall not be considered wall space

A

sliding panels

210.52(A)(2)

32
Q

receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets to service dwelling unit wall spaces unless they are located within ____ of the wall

A

18 inch

210.52(A)(3)

33
Q

in dwelling units, outdoor receptacles can be connected to one of the 20A small-appliance branch circuits

A

FALSE

210.52(B)(2)

34
Q

a receptacle connected to one of the dwelling unit small-appliace branch circuits can be used to supply an electric clock

A

TRUE

210.52(B)(2)(excep)(1)

35
Q

a receptacle connected to a dwelling unit small-appliance circuit can supply gas-fired ranges, ovens, or counter-mounted cooking units

A

TRUE

210.52(B)(2)(excep)(2)

36
Q

receptacles installed in a dwelling unit kitchen to serve countertop surfaces shall be supplied by not fewer than ____small-appliance branch circuits

A

two

210.52(B)(3)

37
Q

a receptacle outlet shall be installed at each dwelling unit kitchen wall countertop space that is 12 in or wider and receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than _______ measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space

A

24 in

210.51(C)(1)

37
Q

a receptacle outlet shall be installed in dwelling units for every kitchen and dining area countertop space ______, and no point along the wall line shall be more than 2ft, measured horizontally, from a receptacle outlet in that space

A

12in or wider

210.52(C)(1)

38
Q

in dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular countertop having a long dimension of ______ in or greater, and a short dimension of _______ in. or greater

A

24, 12

210.52(C)(3)

38
Q

for the purpose of determining the placement of receptacles in a dwelling unit kitchen, a(n) _______ countertop is measured from the connecting edge

A

peninsular

210.52(C)(3)

39
Q

when breaks occur in dwelling unit kitchen countertop spaces for range-tops, refrigerators or sinks, each countertop surface shall be considered a separate counter space for determining receptacle placement.

A

TRUE

210.52(C)(4)

40
Q

kitchen and dining room countertop receptacle outlets in dwelling units shall be installed above the countertop surface, and not more than ____above the countertop

A

20 in

210.52(C)(5)

41
Q

receptacle outlets can be installed below the countertop surface in dwelling units when necessary for the physically impaired, or if there is no means available to mount a receptacle above an island or peninsular countertop.

A

TRUE

210.52(C)(5)(excep)

42
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in dwelling units, the required bathroom receptacle outlet can be installed on the side or face of the basin cabinet if no lower than ____ below the countertop

A

12inch

210.52(D)

43
Q

there shall be a minimum of ____ receptacle(s) installed outdoors at a one-family or two-family dwelling unit

A

two

210.52(E)(1)

44
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at least one receptacle outlet not more than _____ above a balcony, deck or porch shall be installed within the perimeter at each balcony, deck or porch of a dwelling unit

A

6-1/2 feet

210.52(E)(3)

44
Q

a laundry receptacle outlet shall not be required in each dwelling unit of a multifamily building, even if laundry facilities are provided on the premises for all the building occupants

A

TRUE

210.52(F)(excep)(1)

45
Q

for a one-family dwelling, at least one receptacle outlet shall be required in each_____

A

-basement
-attached garage
-detached garage with electric power

210.52(G)(1)

46
Q

where a portion of the dwelling unit basement is finished into one or more habitable rooms, each separate unfinished portion shall have a receptacle outlet installed

A

TRUE

210.52(G)(2)

47
Q

hallways in dwelling units that are _____ long or longer require a receptacle outlet

A

10 feet

210.52(H)

48
Q

guest rooms or guest suites provided with permanent provisions for _____ shall have receptacle outlets installed in accordance with all of the applicable requirements for a dwelling unit as specified in 210.529(a) and 210.52(D)

A

cooking

210.60(A)

48
Q

receptacles installed behind a bed in the guest rooms in hotels and motels shall be located to prevent the bed from contacting an attachment plug, or the receptacle shall be provided with a suitable guard

A

TRUE

210.60(B)

49
Q

the number of receptacle outlets for guest rooms in hotels and motels shall not be less than that required for a dwelling unit. these receptacles can be located to be convenient for permanent furniture layout, but at least _______ receptacle outlets shall be readily accessible

A

two

210.60(B)

50
Q

at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed within 18in of the top of a show window for each _______, or major fraction thereof, of show-window are measured horizontally at its maximum width

A

12 feet

210.62

51
Q

a 15A or 20A, 125V receptacle outlet shall be located within 25ft of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment for _____ occupancies

A

-dwelling
-commercial
-industrial

210.63

52
Q

at least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet must be installed in every habitable room and bathroom of a dwelling unit

A

TRUE

210.70(A)(1)

53
Q

in rooms other than kitchens and bathrooms of dwelling units, one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be permitted in lieu of __________

A

lighting outlets

210.70(A)(1)

54
Q

in dwelling units, lighting outlets can be controlled by occupancy sensors where equipped with a _________ that will allow the sensor to function as a wall switch.

A

manual override

210.70(A)(1)(excep)(2)

55
Q

in a dwelling unit, illumination from a lighting outlet shall be provided at the exterior side of each outdoor entrance or exit that has grade-level access

A

TRUE

210.70(A)(2)(B)

56
Q

when locating lighting outlets in dwelling units, a vehicle door in a garage shall shall be considered an outdoor enterance

A

False

210.70(A)(2)(B)

57
Q

where a lighting outlet(s) is installed for interior stairways, there shall be a wall switch at each floor level and each landing level that includes an entryway where the stairway between floor levels has four risers or more

A

false

210.70(A)(2)(C)

58
Q

in a dwelling unit, illumination for outdoor entrances that have grade-level access can be controlled by_______

A

-remote
-central
-automatic control

210.70(A)(2)(exc)(2)

59
Q

in dwelling unit, at least one lighting outlet ______ shall be located at the point of entry to the attic, underfloor space, utility room, or basement where these spaces are used for storage or contain equipment required servicing.

A

-containing a switch
-controlled by a wall switch

210.70(A)(3)

60
Q

at least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room and bathroom of a guest room or guest suite of hotels, motels, and similar occupancies. A receptacle outlet controlled by a wall switch may be used to meet this requirement in other than ______

A

-bathrooms
-kitchens

210.70(B)(excep)(1)

61
Q

for attics and underfoot spaces containing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, at least one lighting outlet containing a switch or controlled by a wall switch shall be installed _______

A

-at the equipment requiring servicing
-near the equipment requiring servicing

210.70(C)