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What to Expect on the Montana Electrician Exam
Montana has a statewide journeyman electrician license through the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Electrical Board. The exam is administered by PSI: 60 questions, 180 minutes (3 hours), 75% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $70 exam fee. Montana's exam is one of the shortest in the country at only 60 questions, but the 75% passing threshold means you need to get 45 out of 60 correct. With fewer questions, each wrong answer has a larger impact on your final score than on a longer exam. Montana requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a licensed master electrician before applying for the journeyman license. Montana also licenses Master Electricians and Electrical Contractors through the DLI Electrical Board. 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). Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman are the largest markets. Montana's energy, agriculture, and mining sectors create steady electrical work across the state. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and the Montana DLI PSI exam format.
Montana Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
60
Time Limit
180 min
Passing Score
75%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$70
What the Montana 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 Montana PSI Exam
- The Montana 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.
Montana Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Montana Journeyman exam?
60 questions, 180 minutes, 75% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the Montana 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 Montana test on?
Montana tests on NEC 2023. GetLicenseReady questions are aligned to NEC 2023.
How do I register for the Montana exam?
Register through the Montana State Electrical Board. The exam fee is $70.
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