Kitchen Wiring

What is the minimum number of small appliance circuits required in a kitchen.

A receptacle outlet be within ___ feet of any point along the countertop.

What awg cable is required for the receptacle outlets in a kitchen?

An electric stove usually requires a 50 amp circuit? What is the minimum size NM required for this?

• 10-3 nm

• 12-3 nm

• 6-3 nm

• 8-3 nm

What type of receptacle outlet is required for a hang on microwave?

• GFCI

• AFCI

• Weatherproof outlet

• single outlet

Which of the below is considered a disconnecting means, something used to turn off the power so that an appliance can be safely worked on?

• single pole switch

• Circuit breaker, either within sight or with a lockout device

• cord and plug

• all of the answers listed

True or False. It is recommended that a dishwasher plug into a GFCI outlet. That outlet will be located in the cabinet to the left or right of the appliance.

If something more durable than romex is required for wiring in a kitchen cabinet, which of the below are we likely to use?

• PVC

• EMT

• MC

• Rigid

What are the (3) lights over the countertop called?

• Recessed lights

• Wafer Lights

• Pendant lights

• Dome lights

A kitchen hang on microwave, mounted over the stove is required to be on a dedicated circuit. If it draws 1.6 kilowatts, how many amps it that?

• 8

• 11

• 12

• 13