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1,600+ NEC 2023 questions covering every topic on the California PSI exam. Detailed explanations with exact code article references.

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California Journeyman Exam At a Glance

Questions

100

Time Limit

270 min

Passing Score

70%

Format

Open Book

Vendor

PSI

Exam Fee

$175

What the California Exam Covers

The PSI exam draws from the NEC 2023 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.

NEC General Knowledge
Electrical Calculations
Wiring Methods & Installation
Grounding & Bonding
Overcurrent Protection
Services & Feeders
Branch Circuits & Receptacles
Motors & Controllers
Conductors & Cables
Boxes & Fittings
Transformers
Special Equipment
Hazardous Locations

Tips for the California PSI Exam

  • The California exam is open book — tab your NEC for Articles 110, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 300, 310, and 430.
  • You won't have time to look up every answer. Know the major numbers cold, and use the book for edge cases.
  • PSI exams are delivered at Pearson-operated testing centers. Arrive 30 minutes early — late arrivals forfeit their fee.
  • PSI questions often test the specific NEC article number, not just the concept. Knowing where a rule lives matters.
  • Budget your time: spend no more than 90 seconds per question on the first pass, then return to flagged items.
NEC Edition: California currently tests on NEC 2023. All GetLicenseReady questions are aligned to NEC 2023. See what changed from NEC 2020 →

California Electrician Exam — FAQ

How many questions are on the California journeyman exam?

100 questions, 270 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by PSI.

Is the California electrician exam open book?

Yes — you may bring a tabbed NEC 2023 into the testing center. Practice finding answers quickly; you won't have time to read full articles during the exam.

What NEC edition does California test on?

California tests on NEC 2023. GetLicenseReady questions are fully aligned to NEC 2023.

How do I register for the California exam?

Register through the California Department of Industrial Relations - Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). The exam fee is $175.

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