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When an existing two-wire, nongrounding-type receptacle is replaced in a location where the Code requires a GFCI receptacle, it is permitted to be replaced by ____?

1) a two-wire, grounding-type receptacle
2) a three-wire, grounding-type receptacle
3) a two-wire, nongrounding-type receptacle
4) a three-wire, nongrounding-type receptacle

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Final answer:

When an existing two-wire, nongrounding-type receptacle is replaced with a GFCI receptacle, it should be replaced with a three-wire, grounding-type receptacle.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an existing two-wire, nongrounding-type receptacle is replaced in a location where the Code requires a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) receptacle, it is permitted to be replaced by a three-wire, grounding-type receptacle.

The purpose of the GFCI receptacle is to protect against electrical shocks by quickly interrupting the circuit when it detects a difference in the current between the hot and neutral wires.

The grounding-type receptacle provides an extra safety measure by connecting the case of the appliance to the ground, preventing shocks in case of a fault.

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