Which statement best describes a lighting outlet?

• A. An outlet intended for direct connection of a lamp holder.
• B. An outlet that powers only a ceiling fan.
• C. An outlet that contains a built-in dimmer.
• D. An outlet used for high-voltage equipment.

Answer: (A)

Lighting outlets are standard receptacles designed to accept plugs from lamps with a lamp holder, providing the voltage a lamp needs for direct operation. This description matches a typical outlet used for lighting, like plugging in a table or floor lamp. The idea that an outlet powers only a ceiling fan is too restrictive and not how these outlets are defined; a dimmer isn’t part of a plain outlet (dimming is done with a separate dimmer device or switch), and high-voltage equipment would require different, specialized outlets. So the statement describing an outlet intended for direct connection of a lamp holder best matches what a lighting outlet is.