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North Carolina Electrician Practice Test
1,600+ NEC 2023 questions covering every topic on the North Carolina PSI exam. Detailed explanations with exact code article references.
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North Carolina Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
100
Time Limit
360 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$125
What the North Carolina 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 North Carolina PSI Exam
- The North Carolina exam is open book — 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 exams are delivered at Pearson-operated testing centers. Arrive 30 minutes early — late arrivals forfeit their fee.
- 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.
North Carolina Electrician Exam — FAQ
How many questions are on the North Carolina journeyman exam?
100 questions, 360 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the North Carolina 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 North Carolina test on?
North Carolina tests on NEC 2023. GetLicenseReady questions are fully aligned to NEC 2023.
How do I register for the North Carolina exam?
Register through the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. The exam fee is $125.
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