Arizona master electrician exam: frequently asked questions

The NASCLA Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician exam pathway is open book. Arizona electrical trade exams also use approved reference materials according to the applicable PSI and state exam instructions. Candidates must follow the rules for the specific exam they are approved to take.

PSI lists the Arizona C-11 and CR-11 Electrical Commercial exam as 110 questions with a minimum passing score of 70% and a time allowance of 240 minutes.

PSI lists the Arizona R-11 Electrical Residential exam as 110 questions with a minimum passing score of 70% and a time allowance of 240 minutes.

PSI lists 110 questions for the AZ ROC R-11 Electrical Residential examination and 110 questions for the AZ ROC C-11 Electrical Commercial examination.

PSI lists a 70 percent minimum passing score for the AZ ROC R-11 Electrical Residential and C-11 Electrical Commercial examinations.

PSI lists 240 minutes for the AZ ROC R-11 Electrical Residential examination and 240 minutes for the AZ ROC C-11 Electrical Commercial examination.

Arizona Registrar of Contractors examinations are administered through PSI for applicants taking Arizona ROC contractor exams.

The AZ ROC Electrical Commercial exam is listed as 110 questions.

The AZ ROC Electrical Commercial exam is listed with a 240-minute time limit.

The AZ ROC Electrical Commercial exam is listed with a 70% minimum passing score.

No. Arizona PSI reference rules allow permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, including Post-it notes or other removable tabs, are not allowed.

No. Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination, but candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index references during the examination session.

The Arizona R-11 Electrical Residential and C-11 Electrical Commercial content outlines list 110 questions for each exam.

Arizona does not issue a statewide license officially titled “Master Electrician” in the same way many other states do. Arizona electrical professionals typically pursue contractor licensing through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors under classifications such as R-11, C-11, or CR-11 Electrical.

Arizona licenses electrical work through contractor classifications administered by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Electrical candidates commonly prepare for residential, commercial, or dual electrical contractor classifications instead of a separate statewide master electrician license format used in some other states.

Arizona does not use one single statewide master electrician license structure like some states. Arizona regulates electrical contracting through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Arizona electrical contracting is licensed through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors by contractor classification. Electrical candidates commonly prepare for residential, commercial, or dual electrical contractor classifications rather than a separate statewide individual master electrician card.

PSI allows references to be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Permanent tabs are tabs that would tear the page if removed. Temporary or removable tabs are not allowed.

No. PSI allows approved references to be prepared before the exam, but candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index references during the examination session.

The common Arizona electrical contractor classifications are R-11 Electrical for residential electrical work, C-11 Electrical for commercial electrical work, and CR-11 Electrical for dual residential and commercial electrical work.

Arizona applicants for CR-11 Electrical, C-11 Electrical, and R-11 Electrical may have the option to participate in the NASCLA electrical examination program in place of the Arizona ROC trade exam, subject to the state’s current licensing requirements.

Use the practice exams throughout your study plan. After each exam, review missed questions, identify weak topics, and return to the study guide or code concepts until the reasoning is clear.

Use the full final exams after completing several practice exams and reviewing your weaker areas. They work best as readiness checks near the end of your preparation.

The flash cards help reinforce formulas, definitions, electrical terms, safety concepts, code organization, and important review points through repetition. They are useful for short study sessions between longer practice exams.

Important study areas include general electrical knowledge, service feeders and branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, special occupancies and equipment, devices, motors, low voltage, lighting, fire detection and alarm systems, safety, overcurrent protection, and photovoltaics.

Topics include general electrical knowledge, service feeders and branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, special occupancies and equipment, devices, motors, low voltage, lighting, illuminated signs, fire detection and alarm systems, safety, overcurrent protection, and photovoltaics.

Arizona exam information identifies that C-11 and CR-11 Electrical Commercial applicants may choose between the NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Electrical Contractors and the AZ ROC Electrical Commercial exam.