Delaware
Delaware Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep: the Journeyperson Exam
Delaware licenses journeyman-level electricians as journeyperson electricians. The exam is 70 multiple-choice questions on the 2023 NEC in three hours, open book, and passes at 75 percent. This guide explains the format, what you may bring, and how to turn the outline into a study plan.
The exam at a glance
| Questions | 70 questions in 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Passing | 75% correct |
| Book policy | Open book: you bring the reference and look things up during the exam. |
| Reference | NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2023 edition |
| Exam fee | $100. Exam fee $100.00 paid to Prov at registration (bulletin section 5.3). Rescheduling or cancelling is free at least 3 days before the exam; a missed appointment forfeits the fee. Division application and license fees are separate. |
| Given by | Prov, Inc. for Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation) |
Which edition to study
The official outline names NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2023 edition. Study from that edition: questions are written against it, and section numbers and values differ between editions.
What you can bring
Bring the 2023 NEC. Before the exam you may add permanent tabs and highlight or underline in pen; movable tabs and sticky notes are not allowed, and you may not mark the book during the exam.
The candidate bulletin also lists the American Electrician's Handbook (17th edition) as allowed, but the Board's own rule says only the NEC may be used during the test. Confirm with the testing company before you rely on the handbook.
Delaware adopts the 2023 NEC without changes
Delaware's State Fire Prevention Regulations (1 DE Admin. Code 701, 3.1.42, effective January 1, 2026) adopt the 2023 NEC in its entirety; the regulation's list of state changes does not touch the NEC. The Board of Electrical Examiners says its exams are based on the NEC adopted in Delaware, which is the 2023 NEC as published, so that is what the course teaches.
Free practice for this exam
- Delaware journeyman practice test: 30 questions on the 2023 NEC across every outline area.
- NEC code practice test, 2023 edition: timed lookups.
- Which NEC edition each state tests.
- Delaware electrician license requirements: every license level, hours, fees, renewal and the official lookup.
What the exam covers
The official outline gives the number of questions in each subject area. Spend the most time where the most questions are.
- General Electrical Theory & Principles9 questionsGeneral Electrical Theory & Principles
- Plan Reading4 questionsPlan Reading
- Equipment for General Use6 questionsEquipment for General Use
- Motors & Controls3 questionsMotors & Controls
- Wiring & Protection14 questionsWiring & Protection
- Wiring Methods & Materials22 questionsWiring Methods & Materials
- Communication Systems4 questionsCommunication Systems
- Special Conditions3 questionsSpecial Conditions
- Special Equipment3 questionsSpecial Equipment
- Special Occupancies2 questionsSpecial Occupancies
What changed
- January 1, 2026: Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulation 701 (new edition, 29 DE Reg. 509) took effect, listing NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2023 as the adopted NEC (section 3.1.42).
- November 9, 2026: Prov reissued the Delaware candidate bulletin as version 1.3. Versions 1.2 and 1.3 updated the journeyperson exam details and added a trade knowledge reference.
How to prepare
Start by attempting questions across the exam subjects. Separate the problems you can solve independently from those where you need help.
For calculations, work on the setup as well as the arithmetic. Identify the unknown, select the method, use the correct units, and check the result.
For code questions, practice locating and applying the relevant sections with your own book. Keep track of questions that take too long, even when you get them right.
As you improve, mix topics and use fresh timed practice to check whether you can choose the right approach without a lesson guiding you.
If you are retaking the exam
Use your score report to identify subjects that need attention. Then work out whether the difficulty is understanding the topic, setting up the calculation, finding the code section, or finishing in time. Each calls for different practice.
Revisit the underlying skills, then check your progress with questions you have not already memorized.
The course
A starting assessment finds what you already know. Each day you get a short list of work: new skills taught with a lesson and a worked example, practice until they stick, review of earlier skills, and mixed questions. Timed practice exams follow the official outline's weights.
$149 for six months of access.
Pass-or-refund guarantee. If you complete your study plan and do not pass your journeyman electrician exam, we will refund what you paid for the course. You have completed your study plan when, from the day your access starts to your exam date: (1) you finished at least 80 percent of the daily study lists the course assigned you; and (2) in your final 30 days of study you sat at least one full timed practice exam for each part of the exam. To claim, tell us within 30 days after your exam date, from the Guarantee page in your account, and include your score report. The course checks your study record when you claim and shows you the result. A person reviews every refund; we reply by email within five business days. One refund per person per purchase. Seats bought by an organization are covered for each learner on the same terms, with the refund paid to the organization for that learner's seat.
Official sources
- Division of Professional Regulation Candidate Information Bulletin (DE CIB 2026.11.09), Prov, Inc. Dated November 9, 2026.
- Board of Electrical Examiners: Examination, Delaware Division of Professional Regulation.
- 1 DE Admin. Code 701, Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations: Administration and Enforcement, Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission (via the Registrar of Regulations). Dated January 1, 2026.
- 24 DE Admin. Code 1400, Board of Electrical Examiners, Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (via the Registrar of Regulations).
This page was checked against these documents on November 11, 2026. We compare every fact on this page with these documents each week; the last comparison, on November 11, 2026, found no change.