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Pennsylvania Electrician Practice Test
1,600+ NEC 2023 questions covering the topics on the Pennsylvania PSI exam. Detailed explanations with exact code article references.
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What to Expect on the Pennsylvania Electrician Exam
Pennsylvania has no statewide journeyman electrician license. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry does not issue journeyman cards. Licensing is entirely local, with the two major jurisdictions being Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The City of Philadelphia requires a Philadelphia Journeyman Electrician license: a PSI exam, open book, 70% passing score, with experience requirements verified through the Licenses and Inspections (L&I) department. Pittsburgh's Allegheny County exam has its own format and requirements through the county's Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections. Many smaller Pennsylvania municipalities use ICC exams administered through local building departments. Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code adopted the 2020 NEC statewide effective January 1, 2026, and Philadelphia and Pittsburgh each apply local amendments on top of it. Before scheduling an exam, confirm your specific municipality's requirements. What applies in Philadelphia does not apply in Pittsburgh or in a suburban township. Pennsylvania electricians earn an average of $69,000 per year, with Philadelphia and the Pittsburgh metro commanding the highest wages in the state. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and cover all topics tested across Pennsylvania's major local exams.
Pennsylvania Electrician Exam At a Glance
Questions
80
Time Limit
240 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$72
What the Pennsylvania Exam Covers
The PSI exam draws from the NEC 2017 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.
Tips for the Pennsylvania PSI Exam
- The Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Pennsylvania Electrician exam?
80 questions, 240 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the Pennsylvania electrician exam open book?
Yes, you may bring a tabbed NEC 2017 into the testing center. Practice finding answers quickly; you won't have time to read full articles during the exam.
What NEC edition does Pennsylvania test on?
Pennsylvania tests on NEC 2017. GetLicenseReady questions are written to the NEC 2023. Most core rules carry over, but study with the 2017 codebook you will use on exam day.
How do I register for the Pennsylvania exam?
Register through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. The exam fee is $72.
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