California Electrical Contractor License Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

What is the maximum number of receptacles allowed on a 20A commercial branch circuit?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

15

Answer

10

Answer

8

Question 2

A receptacle in a residential bathroom must be:

Accepted Answer

GFCI protected

Answer

Twist-lock type

Answer

Rated for 30A

Answer

AFCI protected

Question 3

A luminaire that weighs more than ____ pounds must be supported independently of the outlet box?

Accepted Answer

50 lbs

Answer

25 lbs

Answer

75 lbs

Answer

10 lbs

Question 4

AFCI protection is required for which room in a new dwelling?

Accepted Answer

Kitchen

Answer

Bathroom

Answer

Exterior

Answer

Garage

Question 5

What is the required color for the grounded (neutral) terminal on a duplex receptacle?

Accepted Answer

Silver

Answer

Brass

Answer

Green

Answer

Black

Question 6

A 240V],30A dryer outlet typically uses which NEMA configuration?

Accepted Answer

NEMA 14-30R

Answer

NEMA L6-30R

Answer

NEMA 10-50R

Answer

NEMA 5-15R

Question 7

The 'long' slot on a standard 120V receptacle is the:

Accepted Answer

Neutral (grounded)

Answer

Hot (ungrounded)

Answer

Ground

Answer

High-leg

Question 8

Recessed luminaires installed in insulated ceilings must be marked as:

Accepted Answer

Type IC

Answer

Type Non-IC

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Type T

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Type S

Question 9

The circuit directory in a panelboard must be:

Accepted Answer

Legible and permanent

Answer

Hidden for safety

Answer

Handwritten in pencil

Answer

Taped to the wall

Question 10

Receptacles installed within ____ feet of a sink in a kitchen must be GFCI protected.

Accepted Answer

6 ft

Answer

3 ft

Answer

2 ft

Answer

10 ft

Question 1 of 110

What is the maximum number of receptacles allowed on a 20A commercial branch circuit?