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Tile finish leaves an electrical outlet box set far behind the final wall face. What should be corrected?

Correct Answer

B) Flush box.

Electrical boxes should be properly set or extended to suit the finished surface.

Answer Options
A
Weather-rated cover.
B
Flush box.
C
Accessible box.
D
Bonding continuity.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Electrical boxes should be properly set or extended to suit the finished surface.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Weather-rated cover.

Weather-rated cover. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the electrical box extension exposure being tested.

Option C: Accessible box.

Accessible box. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the electrical box extension exposure being tested.

Option D: Bonding continuity.

Bonding continuity. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the electrical box extension exposure being tested.

Memory Technique

If Checking Trim can still reach the worker, the control is decoration.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Electrical box extension from California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Electrical Code boxes at finished surfaces; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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