California Electrician Practice Test

Official California General Electrician Information

These are the California fields directly supported by the linked current sources. Other licensing and exam-format details remain under review.

Credential

California General Electrician.

Source: California Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin, published July 2026

Administration

Administered by CPS HR Consulting; approved candidates schedule through Pearson Vue.

Source: California DIR/DLSE Electrician Certification Program, test information

Examination format

100 questions in 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Source: California Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin, published July 2026

Passing score

A minimum score of 70% to pass.

Source: California Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin, published July 2026

Reference policy

All required reference materials are available directly within the testing system. You will not be permitted to bring or access any outside materials.

Source: California Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin, published July 2026

Provided NEC reference

The provided references include the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition.

Source: California Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin, published July 2026

Fees

$75.00 initial certification application fee. A separate $100.00 examination or retake fee.

Source: California DIR/DLSE Electrician Certification Program, fee schedule