Which two rooms require a permanent light fixture?

• A. Kitchen and Bathroom
• B. Living room and bedroom
• C. Garage and hallway
• D. Attic and basement

Answer: (A)

The basic idea here is that certain rooms require a permanently installed light fixture because they involve moisture and need reliable, task-oriented lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms fit this need best: they’re spaces where you perform important tasks (cooking, food prep, grooming, cleaning) near water or humidity, so a fixed, wired-in light provides consistent illumination and meets safety and electrical code requirements better than portable lamps. Portable lighting can be unstable, easier to knock over, and not as reliable in damp environments, which is why a permanent fixture is preferred there. In contrast, other rooms like living areas or bedrooms typically rely on a mix of fixed lights and portable lamps, and garages, hallways, attics, and basements may or may not require fixed fixtures depending on use, but they aren’t the two spaces most commonly mandated for permanent lighting.