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North Carolina Electrician Practice Test
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What to Expect on the North Carolina Electrician Exam
North Carolina does not have a formal statewide journeyman electrician license. The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses Electrical Contractors, not journeymen. The Unlimited Electrical Contractor exam is administered by PSI: 100 questions, 360 minutes (6 hours), 70% passing score, open book with the 2020 NEC and 2013 NFPA 72 permitted (per the current NCBEEC exam book), and a $125 exam fee. North Carolina's 6-hour exam session is one of the longest in the country. North Carolina's contractor license classifications are Limited (projects up to $60,000 by Board rule), Intermediate (up to $150,000), and Unlimited (no project limit), plus special restricted classifications. Candidates must document qualifying experience before applying with the board. Check whether your municipality imposes any additional local requirements. Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and Winston-Salem are the major markets. North Carolina's robust manufacturing, technology, and healthcare construction sectors drive strong demand for licensed electrical contractors. The most frequently tested articles include Article 220 (load calculations), Article 230 (services), Article 250 (grounding), Article 310 (conductors), and Article 430 (motors). The practice questions below cover all NEC 2023 topics on the North Carolina Board PSI exam.
North Carolina Electrical Contractor 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 2020 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, 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.
North Carolina Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the North Carolina Electrical Contractor 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 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 North Carolina test on?
North Carolina 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 North Carolina exam?
Register through the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. The exam fee is $125.
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