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What to Expect on the Virginia Electrician Exam
Virginia has a statewide Tradesman Electrician license through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). The exam is administered by PSI: 70 questions, 210 minutes (3.5 hours), 70% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $100 exam fee. Virginia's Tradesman Electrician license is the journeyman-equivalent credential, with separate classes for Residential, Commercial, and Master. Virginia requires 4,000 hours of on-the-job training for the Tradesman license and a completed application through DPOR before scheduling the PSI exam. Virginia also offers reciprocity agreements with several neighboring states including Kentucky, making a Virginia license valuable for electricians who work across the mid-Atlantic region. The Virginia Board for Contractors handles Electrical Contractor licensing separately from DPOR's Tradesman licenses. The Northern Virginia market is among the most active in the Southeast, with significant federal government, defense contractor, and data center construction. Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Roanoke, and Charlottesville are also major markets. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and the Virginia DPOR PSI exam format.
Virginia Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
70
Time Limit
210 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$100
What the Virginia 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 Virginia PSI Exam
- The Virginia 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.
Virginia Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Virginia Journeyman exam?
70 questions, 210 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the Virginia 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 Virginia test on?
Virginia 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 Virginia exam?
Register through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. The exam fee is $100.
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