What considerations govern receptacle spacing in residential spaces?

• A. To provide convenient access and meet code-required spacing, reducing the need for extension cords.
• B. To maximize the distance between outlets.
• C. To require only one receptacle per room.
• D. To standardize outlet color.

Answer: (A)

Receptacle spacing exists to keep power accessible where people actually place furniture and use devices, while meeting electrical-code requirements. The code requires that no point along a wall in a dwelling is more than 6 feet from a receptacle, so outlets are placed at regular intervals to prevent long cord spans and to reduce the need for extension cords. This balances practicality with safety and ease of use in rooms. The other ideas miss the point: maximizing distance would create less convenient access; insisting on only one receptacle per room ignores typical living layouts; and outlet color has no impact on accessibility or safety.