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  1. Per NEC 210.8(A), GFCI protection is required for 125V receptacles in which residential location?

    Answer: Bathrooms

    NEC 210.8(A) lists bathrooms among locations requiring GFCI protection.

  2. What device protects against arcing faults that can cause fires, required in dwelling bedrooms?

    Answer: AFCI

    AFCI (Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter) detects dangerous arcing and is required in bedrooms per NEC 210.12.

  3. What is the maximum overcurrent protection for a 12 AWG copper conductor under normal conditions?

    Answer: 20 amps

    NEC 240.4(D) limits 12 AWG copper to 20 amps overcurrent protection.

  4. Per NEC, what color is reserved for the equipment grounding conductor?

    Answer: Green or green with yellow stripe

    NEC 250.119 identifies equipment grounding conductors as green or green with a yellow stripe.

  5. What is required where a panelboard is installed, regarding the directory?

    Answer: Legibly identify the purpose of each circuit

    NEC 408.4 requires each circuit to be legibly identified as to its purpose.

  6. When using a portable ladder near energized electrical equipment, which material is safest?

    Answer: Fiberglass

    Fiberglass ladders are non-conductive, making them safest near energized equipment.

  7. What is the minimum burial depth for direct-buried UF cable rated 0-600V under a residential driveway per NEC Table 300.5?

    Answer: 18 inches

    NEC Table 300.5 requires 18 inches of cover for direct-buried cable in most residential conditions.