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Washington D.C. Electrician Practice Test
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What to Expect on the DC Electrician Exam
The District of Columbia has a Journeyman Electrician license through the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). The exam is administered by PSI: 80 questions, 240 minutes (4 hours), 70% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $65 exam fee. Washington, DC, operates under both the NEC 2023 and DC-specific electrical code amendments. Candidates must be familiar with both the national code and the DC-specific provisions before the exam. DC requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a licensed master electrician before applying for the journeyman license. The DLCP also licenses Master Electricians and Electrical Contractors in the District. DC's federal government, commercial real estate, and hotel and hospitality sectors create extremely high demand for licensed electricians. The DC metro area (including Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland) is one of the largest and most active construction markets in the eastern United States. Federal project work often requires specific contractor licensing and bonding beyond the standard DLCP credentials. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and cover all topics on the DC DLCP PSI journeyman electrician exam.
Washington D.C. Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
80
Time Limit
240 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$65
What the Washington D.C. Exam Covers
The PSI exam draws from the NEC 2014 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.
Tips for the Washington D.C. PSI Exam
- The Washington D.C. exam is open book, so 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 delivers the exam at its own network of PSI test centers. Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment with your ID.
- 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.
Washington D.C. Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Washington D.C. Journeyman exam?
80 questions, 240 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the Washington D.C. electrician exam open book?
Yes, you may bring a tabbed NEC 2014 into the testing center. Practice finding answers quickly; you won't have time to read full articles during the exam.
What NEC edition does Washington D.C. test on?
Washington D.C. tests on NEC 2014. GetLicenseReady questions are written to the NEC 2023. Most core rules carry over, but study with the 2014 codebook you will use on exam day.
How do I register for the Washington D.C. exam?
Register through the D.C. Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). The exam fee is $65.
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