Journeyman electrician exam
The journeyman electrician exam
The journeyman electrician exam is the state licensing exam an electrician takes after an apprenticeship. It is multiple choice, written to one edition of the National Electrical Code, and tests two things: finding and applying code rules, and electrical calculations. Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Iowa, Delaware, Alabama, Wyoming, South Dakota, Vermont, Utah and Maine give it open book. The number of questions, the time, the passing mark and the code edition depend on the state, so start from your own state's bulletin.
Free practice tests
- Free journeyman electrician practice test. 30 questions on code and calculations, scored by subject; 2026 and 2023 NEC versions.
- Texas journeyman practice test. Both Texas portions in the outline's proportions, 2026 NEC.
- Oklahoma journeyman practice test. The Oklahoma outline, 2023 NEC, with the safety and business subjects.
- California journeyman practice test. The California General Electrician outline, 2023 NEC, with the safety questions.
- Kentucky journeyman practice test. The Kentucky outline, 2023 NEC, including plan reading.
- Iowa journeyman practice test. The Iowa outline, 2023 NEC, by subject weight.
- Delaware journeyman practice test. The Delaware journeyperson outline, 2023 NEC, including plan reading.
- Alabama journeyman practice test. The Alabama outline, 2023 NEC, with the safety and fire alarm questions.
- Wyoming journeyman practice test. The Wyoming ICC 385 outline, 2023 NEC.
- South Dakota journeyman practice test. The South Dakota ICC 531 outline, 2023 NEC.
- Vermont journeyman practice test. The Vermont outline, 2023 NEC, with the Vermont amendments.
- Utah journeyman practice test. The Utah outline, 2023 NEC, with theory and the Utah law questions.
- Colorado journeyman practice test. The Colorado journeyman wireman outline, 2026 NEC, code book provided.
- Maine journeyman practice test. The Maine outline, 2026 NEC, with motors and equipment weighted heavily.
- NEC code practice test. Timed open-book lookups with a target time for each.
- Ohm's law practice problems (free lesson). A short lesson, a worked example and four checked problems.
What the exam looks like
Here are the exams the course covers, from their candidate bulletins. States differ in the number of questions, the time and the passing mark.
Texas Journeyman Electrician
| NEC Knowledge | 59 questions (56 scored, 3 unscored) in 2 h 10 min |
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| Calculations | 26 questions (24 scored, 2 unscored) in 1 h 50 min |
| Passing | 70% correct, each portion passed separately |
| Book policy | Open book: you bring the reference and look things up during the exam. |
| Reference | National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2026 edition |
| Exam fee | $78. For both portions; a retake of one or both portions is also $78. |
| Given by | PSI Services LLC for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Oklahoma Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 100 questions in 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Passing | 70% correct |
| Book policy | Open book: you bring the reference and look things up during the exam. |
| Reference | National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as revised and adopted by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission, 2023 edition |
| Exam fee | $92. PSI fee per examination portion, first attempt or retake; not refundable or transferable. CIB application and license fees are separate. |
| Given by | PSI Services LLC for Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
California Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 100 questions in 4 h 30 min |
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| Passing | 70% correct |
| Book policy | The reference is provided at the exam; you may not bring your own. |
| Reference | National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2023 edition |
| Exam fee | $100. DIR fees page (citing 8 CCR 292): $100 for taking or retaking the examination; $75 initial certification application fee is separate. Exam payments are neither refundable nor transferable. |
| Given by | CPS HR Consulting (scheduling and delivery through Pearson VUE) for California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Electrician Certification Unit (DLSE ECU) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Kentucky Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 80 questions in 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Passing | 70% 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 | $80. Exam fee paid to Prov at registration. Free reschedule or cancel at least 3 days before; otherwise the fee is forfeited. Board application and license fees are separate and not in the bulletin. |
| Given by | Prov, Inc. for Commonwealth of Kentucky Electrical Licensing Board (Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Iowa Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 88 questions in 210 minutes, of which 80 are scored |
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| Passing | 70% correct |
| Book policy | Open book: you bring the reference and look things up during the exam. |
| Reference | National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2023 edition |
| Exam fee | $87. PSI examination fee; not refundable or transferable; valid six months from payment. Board license fees are separate and due after passing. |
| Given by | PSI Services LLC for Iowa Electrical Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Delaware Journeyman Electrician
| 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) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Alabama Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 80 questions in 4 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 | $115. Journeyman Electrician Examination Fee paid to the Board with the application (Ala. Admin. Code 303-X-3-.10; the bulletin says the exam fee is paid to the State, not to Prov). Non-refundable; 4% service fee for credit cards. The $35 journeyman license fee is separate. |
| Given by | Prov, Inc. for Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (Alabama State Board of Electrical Contractors) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Wyoming Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 80 questions in 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Passing | 70% correct |
| Book policy | Open book: you bring the reference and look things up during the exam. |
| Reference | National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2023 edition |
| Exam fee | $115. Pearson VUE exam fee per attempt as printed in the bulletin. Department application and license fees are separate. |
| Given by | International Code Council (ICC), delivered at Pearson VUE for Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (Electrical Safety Division) and the Wyoming Electrical Board |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
South Dakota Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 80 questions in 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Passing | 70% 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 | $115. Pearson VUE exam price per the ICC bulletin. The Electrical Commission charges a separate $60 application processing fee (ICC bulletin), and SDCL 36-16-13 caps the exam fee at $150. |
| Given by | International Code Council (ICC), delivered by Pearson VUE for South Dakota Electrical Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Vermont Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 90 questions in 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Passing | 70% correct |
| Book policy | Open book: you bring the reference and look things up during the exam. |
| Reference | NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2023 edition; Vermont Electrical Safety Rules, 2025 edition |
| Exam fee | $80. Paid to Prov when you register. Free reschedule or cancel at least 3 days before; otherwise the fee is forfeited. Board application and license fees are separate. |
| Given by | Prov, Inc. for Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board and Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Utah Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 100 questions in 4 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 | $85. Written exam fee $85 paid to Prov. Each practical task is a separate $25 registration (Torque Settings, 4-way Light Switch, Schematic Plan, Motor Control, Transformer Termination, Conduit Bending). Free reschedule or cancel at least 3 days before. DOPL application and license fees are separate. |
| Given by | Prov, Inc. for Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Electrician Licensing Board |
| Utah Electrician Practical Exam | Six hands-on tasks (torque setting, transformer termination, conduit bending, commercial motor control from a ladder diagram, 3-way and 4-way switch wiring, schematic reading and wiring) performed with the candidate's own tools and scored by an examiner; the course prepares for the written exam only. |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Colorado Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 90 scored questions in 240 minutes, plus up to 10 unscored questions with 30 minutes added for them |
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| Passing | 70% correct |
| Book policy | The reference is provided at the exam; you may not bring your own. |
| Reference | National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2026 edition |
| Exam fee | $78. Examination fee $78; retest fee $73. Not refundable or transferable; valid one year from payment. |
| Given by | PSI Services LLC for Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Maine Journeyman Electrician
| Questions | 80 questions in 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Passing | 70% correct |
| Book policy | Open book: you bring the reference and look things up during the exam. |
| Reference | NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2026 edition |
| Exam fee | $90. Exam fee paid to Prov at registration. Free reschedule or cancel at least 3 days before; otherwise the fee is forfeited. Board application and license fees are separate. |
| Given by | Prov, Inc. for Maine Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) |
From the official candidate bulletin; full guide and sources.
Which NEC edition is on the exam
Of the state journeyman exams whose bulletin or board page names one edition, 4 test the 2026 NEC, 12 the 2023 NEC and 6 the 2020 NEC. 17 states have no state journeyman license; their exams are local. See every state, with its source.
Guides
- Electrician license requirements by state. Who licenses, hours, exam, fees, renewal, reciprocity and the official lookup, for all 50 states and DC.
- How to become an electrician. The steps from apprentice to journeyman to master, with each state's requirements.
- Journeyman electrician license. The journeyman license, hours and exam in every state.
- Master electrician license. The master license and its requirements in every state.
- How to pass the journeyman electrician exam. What the exam tests and a study plan in steps.
- How hard is the journeyman electrician exam. Texas pass rates from TDLR, and what makes it hard.
- NEC edition by state. The edition each state's journeyman exam tests, with its source.
- 2026 NEC changes. The changes from the 2023 edition that change an exam answer, by topic.
- NEC Article 220 is now Article 120. Load calculations in the 2026 NEC, section by section.
- Texas journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, code book, outline and study plan.
- Oklahoma journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2023 NEC and OSHA references, outline.
- California journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the on-screen references, outline.
- Kentucky journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2023 NEC and what you may bring, outline.
- Iowa journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2023 NEC and what you may bring, outline.
- Delaware journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2023 NEC and what you may bring, outline.
- Alabama journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2023 NEC and what you may bring, outline.
- Wyoming journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2023 NEC and the indexes you may bring, outline.
- South Dakota journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2023 NEC and the indexes you may bring, outline.
- Vermont journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2023 NEC and the Vermont rules, outline.
- Utah journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2023 NEC and the Utah law references, outline.
- Colorado journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the provided 2026 NEC, outline.
- Maine journeyman electrician exam guide. Format, the 2026 NEC and what you may bring, outline.
Exam topics, with worked examples and practice questions
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- Conduit fill calculator. Free conduit fill calculator for EMT
- Ohm's law calculator. Free Ohm's law calculator
- Wire size calculator. Free wire size and ampacity calculator
- Grounding and bonding conductor size. How to size the equipment grounding conductor
- Residential load calculator. Free residential electrical load calculator
- GFCI and AFCI requirements. Where GFCI and AFCI protection is required under the 2026 NEC
- Box fill calculator. Free NEC box fill calculator (314.16)
- Motor calculations. How to work NEC motor calculations
Start here
Take the free practice test to see where you stand, then work on the subjects it shows you missed.
Last verified November 11, 2026.