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What to Expect on the Mississippi Electrician Exam
Mississippi has no statewide journeyman electrician license. Licensing is handled at the municipal and county level. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) licenses commercial and residential contractors, including electrical contractor classifications, but journeyman licensing is a local function. Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, and Southaven each have separate licensing programs through their local building departments. Most Mississippi municipalities use PSI or third-party proctored exams: typically 80 questions, 240 minutes (4 hours), 70% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and fees around $65. Before scheduling any exam, confirm the specific requirements with the municipality where you plan to work. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has significant casino, hospitality, and resort construction activity. Jackson's healthcare and government sectors also drive electrical work. The NEC 2023 is the base code across most Mississippi jurisdictions. Articles 210, 220, 250, 310, and 430 appear most frequently on Mississippi municipal exams. The practice questions below cover all NEC 2023 topics tested across Mississippi's local electrician exams.
Mississippi Electrician Exam At a Glance
Questions
80
Time Limit
240 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
Varies by municipality
Exam Fee
$65
What the Mississippi Exam Covers
The Varies by municipality exam draws from the NEC 2023 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.
Tips for the Mississippi Varies by municipality Exam
- The Mississippi 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.
- Budget your time: spend no more than 90 seconds per question on the first pass, then return to flagged items.
Mississippi Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Mississippi Electrician exam?
80 questions, 240 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by Varies by municipality.
Is the Mississippi 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 Mississippi test on?
Mississippi tests on NEC 2023. GetLicenseReady questions are aligned to NEC 2023.
How do I register for the Mississippi exam?
Register through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). The exam fee is $65.
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