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South Carolina Electrician Practice Test
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What to Expect on the South Carolina Electrician Exam
South Carolina has a statewide journeyman electrician license through the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). The exam is administered by Prometric: 70 questions, 180 minutes (3 hours), 70% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $100 exam fee. South Carolina requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a licensed master electrician before applying for the journeyman license. South Carolina also licenses Master Electricians and Electrical Contractors through the LLR. The exam covers all major NEC 2023 topics with emphasis on Articles 210 (branch circuits), 220 (load calculations), 250 (grounding and bonding), 310 (conductors), and 430 (motors and controllers). Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Rock Hill are the largest markets in the state. South Carolina's growing manufacturing sector and active coastal and resort construction market create strong demand for licensed electricians. Charleston's hospitality and tourism-driven construction has been particularly active in recent years. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and the South Carolina LLR Prometric exam format.
South Carolina Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
80
Time Limit
180 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$100
What the South 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 South Carolina PSI Exam
- The South 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.
South Carolina Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the South Carolina Journeyman exam?
80 questions, 180 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the South 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 South Carolina test on?
South 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 South Carolina exam?
Register through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The exam fee is $100.
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