TL;DR
Study receptacle and switch installation requirements, GFCI/AFCI protection, and device configurations. Device installation rules are frequently tested on electrician exams.
Free Receptacle & Lighting Outlets Practice Questions
Journeyman Electrician License Exam · Branch Circuits & Feeders
This module covers Receptacle & Lighting Outlets as part of the Branch Circuits & Feeders section, testing your understanding of core concepts and their practical application.
| Exam | Journeyman Electrician License Exam |
| Pass Rate | 55% |
| Duration | 240 minutes |
| Module | Receptacle & Lighting Outlets |
Why Receptacle & Lighting Outlets matters
Receptacle & Lighting Outlets is a commonly tested topic on the Journeyman Electrician License Exam because it covers fundamental knowledge required for competent professional practice.
Sample Practice Questions (5)
1. Per NEC 210.11(C)(3), the dwelling unit bathroom branch circuit(s) must be:
- 15A circuit shared with hallway lighting
- Dedicated 20A circuit(s) with no other outlets outside the bathroom(s)
- 15A circuit dedicated to the bathroom
- 20A circuit shared with bedroom receptacles
2. Per NEC 210.52(D), a dwelling unit bathroom must have at least one receptacle outlet installed. This receptacle must be supplied by which of the following?
- A dedicated 20-ampere branch circuit with no other outlets, or a 20-ampere circuit supplying only bathroom receptacle outlets
- A 15-ampere general lighting circuit
- Any available branch circuit in the dwelling
- A 30-ampere appliance circuit
3. A dwelling unit kitchen has a peninsula countertop that measures 18 inches deep and 30 inches long, with no wall behind it. Per NEC 210.52(C)(3), does this peninsula countertop require a receptacle outlet?
- Yes, because the countertop has a long dimension of 24 inches or more and a short dimension of 12 inches or more
- No, because peninsulas are exempt from the countertop receptacle rule
- No, because a wall must be behind the countertop for the rule to apply
- Yes, but only if the countertop is more than 48 inches long
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Start practicing free →4. Per NEC 210.52(B)(1), at least one wall receptacle outlet must be installed within 36 inches of the outside edge of each basin in a dwelling unit bathroom. Which of the following is also true about this receptacle?
- It must be on a wall or partition adjacent to the basin location and have GFCI protection
- It may be installed inside a bathtub or shower space
- It does not require GFCI protection if it is more than 12 inches from the basin
- It must be on a 30-ampere dedicated circuit
5. A dwelling unit has a hallway that is 12 feet long. Per NEC 210.52(H), is a receptacle outlet required in this hallway?
- Yes, at least one receptacle outlet is required in hallways 10 feet or more in length
- No, receptacles are never required in hallways
- Yes, but only if the hallway is 20 feet or longer
- Only if the hallway connects to a bathroom
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