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What to Expect on the Iowa Electrician Exam
Iowa has a statewide journeyman electrician license through the Iowa Electrical Examining Board. The exam is administered by PSI: 80 questions, 180 minutes (3 hours), 70% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $60 exam fee. Iowa's 3-hour time limit is faster than most states, which typically allow 4 hours for an 80-question exam. That works out to roughly 2 minutes and 15 seconds per question, which leaves less buffer time for complex NEC lookups. Good NEC tab organization is essential for completing Iowa's exam within the time window. Iowa requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a licensed electrician before applying for the journeyman license. The Iowa Electrical Examining Board also issues Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor licenses. The most frequently tested articles include Article 210 (branch circuits), Article 220 (load calculations), Article 250 (grounding and bonding), Article 310 (conductors), and Article 430 (motors). Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sioux City are the largest markets in the state. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and the Iowa PSI exam format.
Iowa Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
80
Time Limit
180 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$60
What the Iowa 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.
Tips for the Iowa PSI Exam
- The Iowa 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.
Iowa Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Iowa Journeyman exam?
80 questions, 180 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the Iowa 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 Iowa test on?
Iowa tests on NEC 2023. GetLicenseReady questions are aligned to NEC 2023.
How do I register for the Iowa exam?
Register through the Iowa Electrical Examining Board. The exam fee is $60.
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