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What to Expect on the New Jersey Electrician Exam
New Jersey's journeyman electrician credential works differently than almost every other state. In New Jersey, the Journeyman Electrician license is a registration, not an exam-based license. Candidates who meet the experience requirements (typically 3 to 4 years of documented electrical apprenticeship under a licensed contractor) register with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs without needing to pass a separate journeyman exam. The Electrical Contractor license is the exam-based credential in New Jersey. The contractor exam is administered by PSI: 100 questions, 240 minutes (4 hours), 70% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $40 exam fee. The contractor application also requires proof of insurance, bonding, and business registration through the State of New Jersey. New Jersey is one of the most active construction markets in the northeastern United States, with major commercial, residential, and infrastructure development across northern New Jersey and the New York metro region. Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, Camden, and Atlantic City are the largest markets. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and cover all topics tested on the New Jersey PSI electrical contractor exam.
New Jersey Electrical Contractor Exam At a Glance
Questions
100
Time Limit
240 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$84
What the New Jersey Exam Covers
The PSI exam draws from the NEC 2020 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.
Tips for the New Jersey PSI Exam
- The New Jersey 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.
New Jersey Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the New Jersey Electrical Contractor exam?
100 questions, 240 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the New Jersey electrician exam open book?
Yes, you may bring a tabbed NEC 2020 into the testing center. Practice finding answers quickly; you won't have time to read full articles during the exam.
What NEC edition does New Jersey test on?
New Jersey tests on NEC 2020. GetLicenseReady questions are written to the NEC 2023. Most core rules carry over, but study with the 2020 codebook you will use on exam day.
How do I register for the New Jersey exam?
Register through the New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. The exam fee is $84.
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