The Journeyman Electrician exam is usually required by the state or local municipality to be able to work as an electrician in a particular area. This exam certifies that you have the skills and knowledge needed to perform your job with public and consumer safety in mind to the best of your abilities.
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Journeyman Electrician Exam Eligibility
Most states and local governments require those who wish to be a Journeyman electrician to have working experience as an electrician for a certain amount of time. Some will also want you to have participated in certain educational programs.
It is also typical for certain areas to require a completed apprenticeship under the supervision of a master electrician for a certain amount of time, usually around one year.
Journeyman Electrician Exam Outline
The specific details of the exam will change slightly depending on where you choose to take it, though the majority of the content of the exam generally remains the same.
Most versions of the exam contain 80-100 multiple-choice and true-or-false questions, and you will generally be given about 4 hours to complete it.
These are the subject areas that are typically tested for:
- Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans
- Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems
- Electrical Feeders
- Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors
- Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials
- Electrical Equipment and Devices
- Motors and Generators
- Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means
- Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions
- Renewable Energy Technologies
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Journeyman Electrician Exam Registration
To register for the exam, you will need to contact your local licensing agency or testing company and submit an application. Once your application is approved, you will be given specific instructions on how to schedule your exam appointment. Exams are administered at PSI testing centers across the country.
Test Day
You will most likely be required to bring at least one form of valid government-issued identification to the testing site. This must include your printed name, a photo, your signature, date of birth, and expiration date. This ID must also match all information that was used to register you for the exam.
As a general rule of thumb, the only items that you are allowed to bring with you into the testing area are your required ID and a silent, battery-operated, non-programmable calculator. All other items, including electronic devices, bulky or loose clothing, food and drinks, will be assigned a designated storage area outside the testing room.
The exam will be most generally administered via a computer with a mouse and keyboard. Though you may also take the exam using paper and pencil at some locations.
Most exams are considered “open book,” meaning a soft-bound edition of the National Electrical Code is usually allowed to be used as a reference during the exam.
How the Journeyman Electrician Exam is Scored
Once you have completed the exam, you will receive an appropriate notification on the computer screen. An official score report will also be printed out for you before you leave the testing center.
Generally, you are required to receive a score of 70% or higher to pass.
FAQs
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How many questions are on the Journeyman Electrician exam?
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The number of questions depends on which state you take the exam in. Most versions of the exam contain between 80 and 100 questions.
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How long is the Journeyman Electrician exam?
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The time limit will differ depending on where you take the exam. Generally, you will be given around 4 hours to complete it.
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What is the passing score for the Journeyman Electrician exam?
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There is no set passing score, but you should aim for a score of at least 70%.
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How much does the Journeyman Electrician exam cost?
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The cost of the exam will be different depending on where you take it. Generally, the examination fee will be somewhere between $70 and $100.
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What is a Journeyman electrician?
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A Journeyman electrician is an electrician who is at the second major stage of an electrician’s career, just after the apprentice stage.
