Connecticut master electrician exam: frequently asked questions

Yes. The Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor examination is open book. Candidates are responsible for bringing approved references to the examination center and must follow PSI rules for reference materials.

The Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor trade examination has 100 questions.

The time allowed for the Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor examination is 4 hours.

A 70 percent score is required to pass the Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor examination.

Yes. Connecticut electrical trade examinations administered through PSI are open book. Candidates are responsible for bringing approved reference materials and following PSI’s rules for reference preparation and use.

The Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor exam is listed as 100 questions with a required passing score of 70% and a time allowance of 4 hours.

The Connecticut E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson exam is listed as 80 questions with a required passing score of 70% and a time allowance of 3.5 hours.

PSI administers Connecticut occupational licensing examinations for the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The state determines eligibility for examination.

Connecticut does not use a single statewide license title of “Master Electrician” in the same format used by some other states. Connecticut uses license categories such as E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor and E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson.

Yes. Contractor license candidates are required to pass both the trade portion and the Business and Law portion unless an applicable state rule provides otherwise.

The E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor license is the unlimited contractor classification and is the closest match for advanced contractor-level electrical preparation in Connecticut.

Electrical licensing in Connecticut is regulated by the Department of Consumer Protection.

No. Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination, but candidates may not write in references during the exam session.

Yes. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, including Post-it style notes, are not allowed.

PSI allows references to be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, including Post-it style tabs, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.

Important study areas include general electrical knowledge, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, special occupancies and equipment, electrical power, motors, low voltage, lighting, illuminated signs, fire detection and alarm systems, safety, overcurrent protection, high voltage, photovoltaics, transformers, and calculations.

References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-it notes, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.

No. Reference materials may not be written in during the examination session. Candidates may not write questions or answers in reference materials.

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

Yes. Flash cards are useful for quick review and repetition. They help reinforce formulas, trade terms, code concepts, and important topics between longer study sessions.