Pass Your Electrician Exam

The exam is typically split into two separately-timed portions: NEC code knowledge and electrical calculations. For example, the Texas exam has 85 questions - 59 NEC Knowledge (130 min) and 26 Calculations (110 min). The exact format varies by state - check your state page for details.

Most states have adopted the 2023 NEC (National Electrical Code). Some states may still use the 2020 NEC or have state-specific amendments. Electrician Prep keeps track of the current NEC edition for each state.

Our NEC calculators and tools are completely free - no sign-up required. The full exam prep platform (question bank, timed exams, progress tracking) is available with plans starting at $49/month or save with a 3-month or 6-month pass.

The platform includes a question bank with hundreds of NEC-based questions, timed practice exams that match your state's format, detailed explanations for every answer, progress tracking, and weak-area analysis to focus your study time.

Most journeyman electrician exams are open-book - you can bring your NEC codebook. However, you typically cannot use tabbed or highlighted editions. Check your state's specific rules, as some exams are closed-book.

Most states require a score of 70% or higher to pass the journeyman electrician exam. Some states set the bar at 75%. Check your state page on Electrician Prep for the exact passing score in your jurisdiction.