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South Dakota Electrician Practice Test
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What to Expect on the South Dakota Electrician Exam
South Dakota has a statewide journeyman electrician license through the South Dakota Electrical Commission. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE: 80 questions, 240 minutes (4 hours), 70% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $115 exam fee. South Dakota requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a licensed journeyman or master electrician before applying for the journeyman license. The South Dakota Electrical Commission also licenses Master Electricians and Electrical Contractors through Pearson VUE. 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). Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Brookings are the largest markets in the state. South Dakota's agriculture, healthcare, and retail sectors create steady electrical work across the state. Sioux Falls has been one of the faster-growing midwestern cities in recent years, driving residential and commercial construction activity. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and the South Dakota Electrical Commission Pearson VUE exam format.
South Dakota Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
80
Time Limit
240 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
Pearson VUE
Exam Fee
$115
What the South Dakota Exam Covers
The Pearson VUE exam draws from the NEC 2023 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.
Tips for the South Dakota Pearson VUE Exam
- The South Dakota 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.
- Pearson VUE offers both test center and OnVUE online proctored options in most states.
- Pearson VUE questions tend to emphasize application over pure memorization, so practice working through scenarios, not just facts.
- Budget your time: spend no more than 90 seconds per question on the first pass, then return to flagged items.
South Dakota Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the South Dakota Journeyman exam?
80 questions, 240 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by Pearson VUE.
Is the South Dakota 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 South Dakota test on?
South Dakota tests on NEC 2023. GetLicenseReady questions are aligned to NEC 2023.
How do I register for the South Dakota exam?
Register through the South Dakota Electrical Commission. The exam fee is $115.
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