Question 7001 of 966 · Washington 01 Journey Level Electrician Exam
A new 20 ampere, 125 volt nonlocking receptacle is installed in the living room of a single-family home. What type of receptacle must be used?
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Correct answer to question 7001
- C: A listed tamper-resistant receptacle
Explanation
Section 406.12 (renumbered 406.26 in NEC 2026) requires nonlocking 15 and 20 ampere, 125 and 250 volt receptacles in dwelling units to be listed tamper-resistant types. Internal shutters only open when both blades are inserted at the same time, which keeps children from pushing objects into one slot.
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- 7002Which receptacle in a dwelling unit is exempt from the tamper-resistant requirement?
- 7003Besides dwelling units, which of these occupancies also requires tamper-resistant 15 and 20 ampere, 125 volt receptacles?
- 7004A 15 ampere, 125 volt nonlocking receptacle is installed on an exterior wall of a house where it will be exposed to rain. Besides a suitable cover, what type of receptacle is required?
- 7005A 20 ampere, 125 volt receptacle is installed in a wet location. What kind of enclosure or cover is required?
- 7006A receptacle is installed under a roofed open porch where it is protected from beating rain (a damp location). What cover is the minimum requirement?
- 7007An electrician replaces a receptacle in a box that contains an equipment grounding conductor. What must the replacement be?