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1,600+ NEC 2023 questions covering the topics on the Ohio PSI exam. Detailed explanations with exact code article references.
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What to Expect on the Ohio Electrician Exam
Ohio has no statewide journeyman electrician license. The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses electrical contractors, not journeymen. The OCILB Electrical Contractor license requires passing a 100-question trade exam plus a 50-question business and law exam through PSI, both open book, with a 70% passing score and a $69 fee per exam. Columbus and Cleveland do not issue city journeyman licenses; electricians in those cities work under a state-licensed electrical contractor. Local journeyman licenses exist only in Hamilton and Middletown. Regardless of which Ohio jurisdiction you're working in, the NEC 2023 is the base code with Ohio-specific amendments. Columbus and Cleveland both have large IBEW locals (IBEW Local 683 and Local 38), and many Columbus and Cleveland electricians earn their journeyman status through their union apprenticeship program. Ohio electricians earn an average of $62,000 per year. The practice questions below cover all NEC 2023 topics relevant to Ohio's local journeyman and contractor exams.
Ohio Electrical Contractor Exam At a Glance
Questions
100
Time Limit
300 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$69
What the Ohio 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 Ohio PSI Exam
- The Ohio 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.
Ohio Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Ohio Electrical Contractor exam?
100 questions, 300 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the Ohio 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 Ohio test on?
Ohio tests on NEC 2023. GetLicenseReady questions are aligned to NEC 2023.
How do I register for the Ohio exam?
Register through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB). The exam fee is $69.
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