Arkansas master electrician exam: frequently asked questions

Yes. The Arkansas electrical examinations administered through Prov are open book and timed. Candidates may use authorized references that meet the reference-material rules provided by Prov and the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners.

The Arkansas Master Electrician exam is listed as 60 questions with a time allowance of 3 hours. The passing score for Arkansas electrical exams administered through Prov is 70%.

The current Arkansas candidate bulletin lists a 3-hour time limit for the Arkansas Master Electrician exam.

Arkansas electrical exams are scored against a cut score of 70%. Candidates who achieve that score or higher receive a passing grade.

Prov, Inc. administers Arkansas electrical licensing examinations under contract with the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners and the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing.

Yes. Candidates complete the appropriate application with the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners. After approval, the Board notifies the candidate that they are eligible to contact Prov to schedule the exam.

Arkansas electrical exams administered by Prov are scored against a 70 percent passing score.

The Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners has contracted with Prov, Inc. to develop and administer the electrical licensing examination program.

Arkansas electrician licensing is administered through the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing and the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners.

No. Arkansas exam-room rules do not allow handwritten notes in reference books. Candidates should follow the current reference preparation rules for the exam.

Yes. Permanent tabs are allowed under the Arkansas testing rules. Moveable tabs and Post-it notes are not allowed.

Permanent tabs are allowed under Prov’s reference-material rules. Moveable tabs, repositionable tabs, Post-it style tabs, loose notes, stickers, formula sheets, and added documents are not allowed unless specifically authorized.

Handwritten notes are not allowed in any portion of a reference book unless authorized by the licensing or certifying jurisdiction. Books may be highlighted and underlined in pen before the exam, but candidates may not mark in books during the test.

No. Test preparation study guides and practice examinations are not approved references and are not permitted in the testing center.

Permanent tabs are allowed. Moveable tabs are not permitted. Reference materials may be prepared with highlighting, underlining in pen, and permanent tabs.

The current Arkansas candidate bulletin lists NFPA 70, National Electrical Code 2023, as the reference for the Arkansas Master Electrician exam. This product is based on the 2026 NEC for current-code study and practice.

Use the practice exams throughout your study plan. Review missed questions carefully, identify weak topics, and return to the NEC-based material 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.

Important study areas include grounding and bonding, electrical trade knowledge and calculations, services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, raceways, enclosures, conductors, motors, controls, utilization equipment, special occupancies, low-voltage circuits, alarms, communications, and safety.

Topics include grounding and bonding, electrical trade knowledge and calculations, services, feeders, branch feeders, overcurrent protection, raceways and enclosures, conductors, motors and controls, utilization equipment, special occupancies and equipment, low-voltage circuits, alarms, communications, and safety.

Flash cards support quick review of electrical terms, formulas, code concepts, safety topics, and exam-relevant knowledge areas. They are useful for short daily study sessions and repeated recall practice.