Take a free Electrician Practice Test to see what kind of questions are on actual electrician license exams. Most states require an electrician to pass an exam to receive a journeyman or master electrician license. State exams cover such areas as Electrical Theory, Trade Knowledge, Grounding and Bonding, Wiring Methods and Installation, Overcurrent Protection, Load Calculations, etc. This practice test is broken into sections (Journeyman and Master) and is based on the 2020 NEC and 2023 NEC where indicated.
To prepare for your actual Electrician Exam, these two practice exams by Ray Holder (Master Electrician and Certified Electrical Trade Instructor) have 300 questions with fully explained answers:
Ray Holder
Certified Electrical Trade Instructor & Electrician License Exam Expert
Ray has worked in the electrical industry for over 45 years as an apprentice, journeyman, master, field engineer, estimator, business manager, contractor, inspector, consultant and instructor.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Education and a lifetime Vocational Education teaching certificate from the Texas Education Agency.
Ray is a certified instructor of electrical trades. His classes are presented in a simplified, easy-to-understand format for electricians. Ray is currently the Director of Education for Electrical Seminars, Inc.
He is an active member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers