Question 7007 of 925 · California General Electrician Exam
An electrician replaces a receptacle in a box that contains an equipment grounding conductor. What must the replacement be?
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Correct answer to question 7007
- D: A grounding-type receptacle connected to the grounding conductor
Explanation
Section 406.4(D)(1) (406.12(D) in NEC 2026) requires a grounding-type replacement wherever a grounding means exists in the box or one is installed. The grounding terminal must then be connected to that equipment grounding conductor.
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