Journeyman Electrician Licensing Exam

Free practice tests, topic drills and exam strategy for the Journeyman Electrician Licensing Exam credential, administered by State Boards of Electrical Examiners. Each topic below has dedicated practice variants with answer explanations.

80-100 open-book NECExam length

70-75%Passing standard

$50-$200 USDExam fee

9Topic domains

Practice by topic domain

Click any topic to start a drill. Each topic has two practice variants — do them on different days for spaced repetition.

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NEC Article 90/100/110 — General

2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring

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Wiring & Protection (Articles 200-285)

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Wiring Methods & Materials (Articles 300-399)

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Equipment for General Use (Articles 400-490)

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Special Occupancies (Articles 500-590)

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Special Equipment (Articles 600-695)

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Special Conditions (Articles 700-770)

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Communications Systems (Articles 800-840)

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Calculations: Load & Conductor Sizing

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About the Journeyman Electrician

The Journeyman Electrician Licensing Exam is administered by State Boards of Electrical Examiners and runs 80-100 open-book NEC, with a passing score of 70-75%. The current exam fee is $50-$200 USD. The official candidate handbook and registration is available from the State Boards of Electrical Examiners directly: view the official exam page →

This credential is part of the Skilled Trades & Transportation career field. Skilled-trade and transportation licensing exams cover commercial driving (CDL by the FMCSA and state DMVs), HVAC refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608, NATE), electrical journeyman/master licensure, plumbing, welding (AWS) and OSHA construction-safety credentialing. Each is administered by a federal agency or trade body with a state-issued license layered on top.