Journeyman Electrician’s Exam Journeyman Electrician's GFCI and AFCI Protection

Question 1

Per NEC 210.8(A)(6), GFCI protection is required for receptacles in dwelling unit kitchens within what distance from the outside edge of a sink?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

3 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

10 feet

Question 2

At approximately what current level does a standard GFCI device trip to protect against electric shock?

Accepted Answer

5 mA

Answer

1 mA

Answer

15 mA

Answer

20 mA

Question 3

Which type of AFCI circuit breaker is required by the 2020 NEC for dwelling unit branch circuits?

Accepted Answer

Combination type

Answer

Outlet branch circuit type

Answer

Branch/feeder type

Answer

Series type

Question 4

GFCI protection for all 125-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20-ampere receptacles is required in which of the following outdoor dwelling unit locations?

Accepted Answer

All outdoor receptacle locations

Answer

Covered porches only

Answer

Receptacles above 6 feet only

Answer

Only those near swimming pools

Question 5

Where must the LINE terminals of a GFCI receptacle be connected?

Accepted Answer

To the source conductors coming from the panelboard

Answer

To the load side conductors feeding downstream outlets

Answer

To the equipment grounding conductor only

Answer

Either set of conductors may be used interchangeably

Question 6

In which edition of the NEC was AFCI protection for branch circuits first required in dwelling unit bedrooms?

Accepted Answer

1999 NEC

Answer

1993 NEC

Answer

1996 NEC

Answer

2002 NEC

Question 7

Which of the following is required to have GFCI protection per NEC 210.8(A)(5) in a dwelling unit unfinished basement?

Accepted Answer

All 125-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20-ampere receptacles

Answer

Receptacles for refrigerators only

Answer

Receptacles within 6 feet of a utility sink only

Answer

Only receptacles near water heaters