In an attic space that contains equipment requiring servicing, the switch for the required lighting outlet should be located at which position?

• A. Near the equipment
• B. In the attic’s far corner
• C. At the usual point of entry to the attic
• D. In the main panel

Answer: (C)

Having the light switch at the usual entry point to the attic is about safety and quick access when servicing equipment. If you can flip the switch before you step inside, you get immediate visibility to hazards, tools, and wiring, which helps prevent trips or contact with live components in a dark space. Placing the switch near the equipment would force you to enter a poorly lit area to turn on the light. Putting it in a far corner makes lighting unreliable right at the moment you need it, and routing to the main panel is impractical during service. So, locating the switch at the attic entry provides the safest, most efficient way to illuminate the space before you begin work.