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Free Electrical Journeyman Practice Test
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free Electrical Journeyman Practice Test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
Journeyman electrician licensing exams test National Electrical Code application, calculations, and safe installation practices required for mid-level electrical licensure. Code cycle years, open-book rules, and exam vendors differ by state or locality—confirm before you sit.…
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published State electrical boards — journeyman outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 25 free · 60 full
- Time
- 31 min free · 75 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- State electrical boards
- Status
- Live · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic
Exam version & sources
Journeyman electrician written exam (state / local)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- Adopted NEC cycle in your jurisdiction — verify the board
- Official source
- NFPA — National Electrical Code
- Last reviewed
- October 4, 2026
- What this covers
- 60-question timed diagnostic (75 min; free 25-question / 31-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: No national published Q-count — UniPrep diagnostic is 60 multiple-choice.
- Pass rule
- Official exam: Set by the board; UniPrep diagnostic target 70%. UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official State or local electrical boards (often PSI / Prometric) materials, practice exams, or required training.
Trades & applicator licenses · State electrical boards
Electrical Journeyman Practice Test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample Electrical Journeyman practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed Electrical Journeyman mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A 480Y/277 V switchboard has exposed live parts on both sides of the working space (Table 110.26(A)(1) Condition 3). What is the minimum clear working depth?
- A. 3 ft, the 0–150 V Condition 1 depth
- B. 4 ft, the 151–600 V Condition 3 depth
- C. 3½ ft, the 151–600 V Condition 2 depth
- D. 6 ft, the dedicated equipment-space height in 110.26(E)
Sample 2
A 60 A non-motor branch circuit is installed in Schedule 40 PVC with 6 AWG copper ungrounded conductors. What is the minimum copper equipment grounding conductor?
- A. 8 AWG copper, using the 100 A column of Table 250.122
- B. 6 AWG copper, matching the ungrounded circuit conductors in the PVC
- C. 10 AWG copper, using the 60 A column of Table 250.122
- D. 12 AWG copper, using the 20 A column as if it were a receptacle circuit
Sample 3
A crew is placing the service disconnect for a new dwelling whose service conductors enter at an exterior wall. Where must that disconnecting means be installed?
- A. Anywhere inside the building if those service conductors are in rigid metal conduit
- B. In the bathroom if that room is the nearest point of entrance of the conductors
- C. Readily accessible, nearest the conductor entrance, and not in a bathroom
- D. Only behind a utility lock so the occupant cannot operate the handle
Sample 4
A VFD-fed 40 hp motor is locked out at the disconnect. The journeyman must land a new EGC at the drive terminals. Which remaining hazard must still be controlled?
- A. Line-side residual only; load terminals are dead as soon as the disconnect opens
- B. Dynamic braking that makes shaft coasting impossible after the stop command
- C. No meter check at the VFD, because the locked disconnect is proof enough
- D. Stored energy in the DC bus capacitors until discharged and verified dead
Sample 5
A 200 A, 120/240 V service uses 3/0 copper ungrounded conductors. The grounding electrode conductor lands only on a single driven rod. What is the smallest copper GEC Table 250.66 with 250.66(A) permits?
- A. 6 AWG copper, the rod-electrode ceiling in 250.66(A)
- B. 4 AWG copper, the full Table 250.66 size for 3/0 copper
- C. 8 AWG copper, the smallest GEC in Table 250.66
- D. 2 AWG copper, the row used for 250 kcmil ungrounded conductors
What is the Electrical Journeyman exam?
Journeyman electrician licensing exams test National Electrical Code application, calculations, and safe installation practices required for mid-level electrical licensure. Code cycle years, open-book rules, and exam vendors differ by state or locality—confirm before you sit. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
Administered by: State electrical boards (official site ↗)
Official format: Timed multiple-choice knowledge assessment; verify the current official outline with State electrical boards.
Who this exam is for
Apprentices completing required on-the-job and classroom hours who need to pass a journeyman electrician written exam for state or local licensure. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
How to prepare
Practice NEC tabbing and load calculations, review grounding/bonding thoroughly, and take timed code quizzes. Take the free UniPrep2Go readiness check on this page, then join the linked Anki deck waitlist. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with State electrical boards — journeyman before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for Electrical Journeyman: NEC theory, Wiring methods, Services & feeders, Safety & motors.
NEC theory
Code navigation and calculations. Review official outlines for current weighting and examples.
Wiring methods
Raceways grounding bonding. Review official outlines for current weighting and examples.
Services & feeders
Service and OCPD concepts. Review official outlines for current weighting and examples.
Safety & motors
LOTO and motor basics. Review official outlines for current weighting and examples.
About this free Electrical Journeyman Practice Test
60-question Electrical Journeyman readiness check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring. Use this timed practice test as a baseline before exam day or before drilling the linked Anki deck — start with the free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic.
Built for: Apprentices completing required on-the-job and classroom hours who need to pass a journeyman electrician written exam for state or local licensure. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
Topics on this practice test: NEC theory, Wiring methods, Services & feeders, Safety & motors.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 75-minute pacing target
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.
Join the Electrical Journeyman Anki waitlistOfficial Journeyman electrician written exam (state / local) facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
Journeyman electrician licensing exams are state- or locality-specific (NEC cycle year, open-book rules, and vendor differ). There is no single national Q-count. UniPrep’s check is a 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version). Independent prep — not a license. Not a master electrician exam.
- Questions
- No national published Q-count — UniPrep diagnostic is 60 multiple-choice
- Time
- Set by the board; UniPrep diagnostic is 75 minutes
- Passing score
- Set by the board; UniPrep diagnostic target 70%
- Delivery
- State/local written exam — often open-book NEC
- Administered by
- State or local electrical boards (often PSI / Prometric)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| UniPrep buckets | NEC, wiring, services, safety/motors — 15 each |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- Master electrician and contractor exams are separate.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- State-specific NEC exam. UniPrep: 60Q / 75 min / 70%.
- ≠ master electrician / contractor license.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-70-standard-development/70. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
Electrical Journeyman Practice Test — quick answers
What is the Electrical Journeyman exam?
Journeyman electrician licensing exams test National Electrical Code application, calculations, and safe installation practices required for mid-level electrical licensure. Code cycle years, open-book rules, and exam vendors differ by state or locality—confirm before you sit. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
Is this an official Electrical Journeyman exam?
No. UniPrep2Go provides independent exam guides and practice tests — not official material from State electrical boards.
Who administers the Electrical Journeyman exam?
State electrical boards. Always verify registration, fees, and the current content outline on the official site.
What topics appear on the Electrical Journeyman exam?
Typical domains include: NEC theory; Wiring methods; Services & feeders; Safety & motors. Confirm weights on the official outline.
How should I prepare for the Electrical Journeyman exam?
Practice NEC tabbing and load calculations, review grounding/bonding thoroughly, and take timed code quizzes. Take the free UniPrep2Go readiness check on this page, then join the linked Anki deck waitlist. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
Is there a free Electrical Journeyman practice test?
Yes — take the free UniPrep2Go timed readiness check on this page now. After your report, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition repair when the .apkg ships. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this Electrical Journeyman one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- How many free attempts do I get on this Electrical Journeyman Practice Test?
- One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
- How many questions are on this free Electrical Journeyman Practice Test?
- This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Mapped to State electrical boards themes. Independent UniPrep2Go readiness check — not an official exam.
- Why is the free Electrical Journeyman Practice Test 25 questions?
- It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.
- What do I get for $5?
- The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question Electrical Journeyman session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
- What score do you need on this Electrical Journeyman Practice Test?
- The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
- Who should take this Electrical Journeyman Practice Test?
- Apprentices completing required on-the-job and classroom hours who need to pass a journeyman electrician written exam for state or local licensure. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
- Where can I take a Electrical Journeyman Practice Test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Free Electrical Journeyman Practice Test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/electrical-journeyman-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go local bank rewritten 2026-10-04 (Wave-template pass).