{"id":47076,"date":"2018-12-21T20:01:10","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T20:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=47076"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:26:04","slug":"journeyman-electricians-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/journeyman-electricians-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Journeyman Electrician Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Journeyman Electrician practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/electrician\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'ElectricianJou Guide Click']);\">Journeyman Electrician\u2019s Study Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Journeyman_Electrician_Exam_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Journeyman Electrician Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Journeyman_Electrician_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Journeyman Electrician Outline<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>These are the subject areas that are typically tested for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans<\/li>\n<li>Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems<\/li>\n<li>Electrical Feeders<\/li>\n<li>Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors<\/li>\n<li>Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials<\/li>\n<li>Electrical Equipment and Devices<\/li>\n<li>Motors and Generators<\/li>\n<li>Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means<\/li>\n<li>Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions<\/li>\n<li>Renewable Energy Technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Journeyman Electrician Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/electrician\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/electrician\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/elecjou2023-23140.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Pass\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Pass<\/h2>\n<p>Think you aren\u2019t a good test-taker? Maybe on a study-time crunch? Or just don\u2019t know how to begin studying? Mometrix has designed a new Study Secrets course to help every student, no matter what study scenario you are in. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in the Study Secrets Course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Techniques to Conquer Procrastination<\/li>\n<li>Steps to building a Study Plan custom to your learning style<\/li>\n<li>7 Effective Note-Taking Methods<\/li>\n<li>Test-Taking Tips<\/li>\n<li>Memory Techniques and Mnemonics<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we\u2019ve tailored our Study Secrets Course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for their upcoming exam or semester. Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/studysecrets\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', Study Course Click']);\">Study Secrets Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is usually administered by computer, though some locations may offer a paper-and-pencil version.<\/p>\n<p>Most exams are considered \u201copen book,\u201d meaning a soft-bound edition of the National Electrical Code is usually allowed to be used as a reference during the exam.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Test_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Test is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, you are required to receive a score of 70% or higher to pass.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the Journeyman Electrician exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The number of questions depends on which state you take the exam in. Most versions of the exam contain between 80 and 100 questions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Journeyman Electrician exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit will differ depending on where you take the exam. Generally, you will be given around 4 hours to complete it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the Journeyman Electrician exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set passing score, but you should aim for a score of at least 70%.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the Journeyman Electrician exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is a Journeyman electrician?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>A Journeyman electrician is an electrician who is at the second major stage of an electrician&#8217;s career, just after the apprentice stage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. 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