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G0B02:According to the National Electrical Code, what is the minimum wire size that may be used safely for wiring with a 20-ampere circuit breaker?

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According to the National Electrical Code, what is the minimum wire size that may be used safely for wiring with a 20-ampere circuit breaker?

Direct answer summary (2023-2027 NCVEC pool)

The official correct answer for G0B02 is AWG number 12.

The key fact is AWG number 12. Match that fact to the exact condition in the question; the other choices describe a different rule, band, component, or operating situation.

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