Journeyman Electrician Practice Test 2026 — Free Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Questions
Journeyman electrician license exams test whether you can find and apply National Electrical Code rules and do the electrical calculations used every day on the job. This practice set follows the content areas of a typical state journeyman outline, using NEC 2023 article references and worked calculations for Ohm's law, voltage drop, conductor sizing and motor circuits.
Four 2-wire, 120-volt circuits (eight current-carrying copper THHN conductors) share one raceway at 30 °C ambient. Each circuit carries 24 amperes of noncontinuous load on a 25-ampere breaker; terminations are 75 °C. What is the minimum conductor size?
Journeyman Electrician format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at the testing vendor's centers (PSI in Colorado, Texas and Washington). Open book: the National Electrical Code is the reference, supplied at the center in Colorado and brought by the candidate in Texas. A calculator is provided or allowed.
| Code edition | NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2026 edition on PSI Colorado (from August 1, 2026) and Texas (from September 1, 2026) exams; some states still test earlier editions |
|---|---|
| Questions | Colorado Journeyman Wireman: 90 scored multiple-choice items plus up to 10 unscored, four options each |
| Time | Colorado: 240 minutes plus 30 minutes for unscored items |
| Texas format | Two portions passed separately: NEC Knowledge (59 items, 130 minutes) and Calculations (26 items, 110 minutes) |
| Open book | Code book allowed; no writing in it during the exam |
| Calculator | On-screen calculator in Colorado; silent non-programmable calculator in Texas |
| Passing score | 70% (Colorado and Texas) |
| Content | Grounding and bonding, services, feeders and branch circuits, overcurrent protection, conductors, raceways and boxes, motors, transformers, special occupancies and equipment, photovoltaics and electrical calculations |
Facts last verified Oct 18, 2026. Source: test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/3395. Always confirm details with State boards before your exam.
When can you take the Journeyman Electrician?
After your state approves you, schedule with its testing vendor online or by phone; appointments are offered throughout the year.
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What the Journeyman Electrician covers
Every PrepBanq Journeyman Electrician test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
General Electrical KnowledgeDefinitions, general installation requirements, working space, electrical theory and plan reading. | 12.2% | ~11 | 19 questions → |
Services, Feeders, and Branch CircuitsBranch-circuit ratings and required outlets, GFCI and AFCI protection, feeders and services. | 10% | ~9 | 15 questions → |
Grounding and BondingSystem grounding, electrode systems, grounding electrode and equipment grounding conductors, bonding. | 15.6% | ~14 | 24 questions → |
Overcurrent ProtectionStandard ratings, conductor protection, continuous loads, taps and interrupting ratings. | 6.7% | ~6 | 10 questions → |
Conductors and CablesAmpacity, insulation types, cable wiring methods, flexible cords and fixture wire. | 8.9% | ~8 | 13 questions → |
Raceways and BoxesRaceway fill, bends and support, box fill and pull-box sizing. | 5.6% | ~5 | 8 questions → |
Special OccupanciesHazardous locations, health care, agricultural, marinas, RV parks and assembly occupancies. | 5.5% | ~5 | 8 questions → |
Special EquipmentPools and spas, signs, elevators, EV charging equipment, emergency and standby systems. | 6.7% | ~6 | 10 questions → |
Electrical DevicesReceptacles, switches and luminaires. | 5.5% | ~5 | 8 questions → |
MotorsMotor conductors, overloads, short-circuit and ground-fault protection, disconnects and controllers. | 6.7% | ~6 | 10 questions → |
TransformersTransformer current, overcurrent protection and installation. | 4.4% | ~4 | 7 questions → |
PhotovoltaicsPV circuit current, conductor sizing and disconnecting means. | 2.2% | ~2 | 3 questions → |
Electrical CalculationsAmpacity, voltage drop, box and conduit fill, load, three-phase and Ohm's law calculations. | 10% | ~9 | 15 questions → |
How to register for the Journeyman Electrician
Eligibility
Your state electrical board sets the experience or apprenticeship requirements and approves you to test.
Retake policy
Set by each state. In Colorado you can book a retest from the day after a failed attempt and pay the retest fee; in Texas you retake only a failed portion.
Score release
Your score appears on screen as soon as you finish; Texas candidates who fail get a diagnostic report by area.
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Journeyman Electrician FAQ
How many questions are on the Journeyman Electrician?
The Journeyman Electrician has 100 questions (90 of them scored) and you have 4 hours 30 minutes to finish. Question types: Multiple choice with four answer options and one correct answer. Figures shown are the PSI Colorado Journeyman Wireman exam: 90 scored items plus up to 10 unscored pretest items. Length and format vary by state; Texas, for example, splits the exam into an NEC Knowledge portion and a Calculations portion..
How long is the Journeyman Electrician exam?
Testing time for the Journeyman Electrician is 4 hours 30 minutes.
What is the passing score for the Journeyman Electrician?
Journeyman Electrician passing standard: 70% in Colorado (63 of 90) and in Texas (70% on each portion); set by each state.
How much does the Journeyman Electrician cost?
The Journeyman Electrician registration fee is Set by each state and its vendor; for example $78 in Colorado (retest $73) and $78 for both Texas portions (retake $78). Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the Journeyman Electrician?
The Journeyman Electrician covers General Electrical Knowledge (about 12.2%), Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits (about 10%), Grounding and Bonding (about 15.6%), Overcurrent Protection (about 6.7%), Conductors and Cables (about 8.9%), Raceways and Boxes (about 5.6%), Special Occupancies (about 5.5%), Special Equipment (about 6.7%), Electrical Devices (about 5.5%), Motors (about 6.7%), Transformers (about 4.4%), Photovoltaics (about 2.2%), Electrical Calculations (about 10%).
Who administers the Journeyman Electrician?
The Journeyman Electrician License Exam (NEC-based) is administered by State boards. Delivery: Computer-based at the testing vendor's centers (PSI in Colorado, Texas and Washington). Open book: the National Electrical Code is the reference, supplied at the center in Colorado and brought by the candidate in Texas. A calculator is provided or allowed.
Can you retake the Journeyman Electrician?
Set by each state. In Colorado you can book a retest from the day after a failed attempt and pay the retest fee; in Texas you retake only a failed portion.
Is there a free Journeyman Electrician practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free Journeyman Electrician practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real Journeyman Electrician formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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