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Electrician License Practice Exam – Free Online Sample Test

Preparing for your electrician license exam? Whether you’re working toward your journeyman certification or brushing up on the National Electrical Code (NEC), this free electrician practice test will help you get exam-ready. With real-world questions and automatic scoring, you’ll quickly find out where you stand—and what to study next.

What’s on the Electrician Exam?

Most state electrician licensing exams—like those used in California, Texas, Florida, and nationally through PSI/NCCER—cover core areas of electrical knowledge:

  • Electrical theory and calculations (Ohm’s Law, voltage, current, power)
  • National Electrical Code (NEC) layout, grounding, conductor sizing, and circuits
  • Conduit fill, ampacity, and load calculations
  • Safety protocols, PPE, and OSHA electrical standards
  • Service panels, transformers, and equipment installation

This practice exam includes multiple-choice questions that mirror those found on state exams. Each question has only one correct answer. At the end of the test, you’ll receive your score along with the number of correct answers and your overall percentage.

Instructions

  • Select the best answer for each question.
  • Click the “Submit Answers” button when finished.
  • Your score will appear automatically.

We recommend reviewing your results carefully and focusing on any weak areas before taking the real licensing exam. You can take this practice test as many times as you’d like—free of charge.

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Electrician Practice Exam

Which tool is used to measure voltage, current, and resistance?

A multimeter combines the functions of a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter. NEC Article 110.4 emphasizes proper measurement tools for safety.

According to the NEC, how many inches of free conductor must be left at each outlet box for splicing?

Per NEC 300.14, at least 6 inches of free conductor length must be left at each outlet box.

What color is typically used for a grounded conductor?

NEC 200.6 identifies white or gray as standard colors for grounded (neutral) conductors.

Which of the following is an overcurrent protection device?

Circuit breakers are common overcurrent protection devices per NEC Article 240.

What is the standard voltage for most residential receptacles in the U.S.?

Standard U.S. residential receptacles are 120V. NEC 210.6(A)(1).

Which conductor color is typically used for equipment grounding?

Green or bare copper is used for equipment grounding per NEC 250.119.

What is the purpose of a GFCI?

GFCIs protect people from electric shock due to ground faults. NEC 210.8.

In a residential dwelling, how far apart should receptacles be installed along walls?

NEC 210.52(A)(1) requires no point along a wall to be more than 6 feet from a receptacle.

Which of the following is used to protect wiring in exposed locations?

EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) is used for exposed locations per NEC 358.

What is the minimum burial depth for non-metallic cable (Type UF) in residential landscaping?

NEC Table 300.5 specifies a minimum depth of 12 inches for Type UF cable in residential areas.

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