Idaho journeyman electrician exam: frequently asked questions

Yes. Idaho electrical examination information states that all electrical license exams are open book. Candidates may highlight books, tab different sections, and leave notes in reference material, but loose paper in reference material is not allowed.

The passing score listed for the Idaho Journeyman Electrician exam is 70%.

The Idaho journeyman exam breakdown lists 100 total questions across National Electrical Code subject areas and calculations.

Initial Idaho Electrical Journeyman applicants must meet the requirements for licensure and pass the required NASCLA examination through PSI before submitting the journeyman license application to DOPL.

DOPL’s electrical exam information lists the minimum passing score for the Journeyman Electrician exam as 70%.

Idaho’s electrical examination process is offered through PSI. Candidates should follow the current DOPL and PSI instructions for registration, scheduling, and exam rules.

DOPL states that Electrical Journeyman applicants must register for and pass the NASCLA examination through PSI before applying for licensure through DOPL.

DOPL states that applicants seeking initial Electrical Journeyman licensure must meet the requirements for licensure and pass the NASCLA examination before submitting an application to DOPL.

The Idaho Electrical Journeyman exam allows 4 hours of testing time.

Idaho’s initial journeyman pathway includes 8,000 hours of work experience and 4 years of approved schooling, or an alternate pathway of 16,000 hours of electrical work experience.

Yes. Idaho states that initial Electrical Journeyman applicants must meet the requirements for licensure and pass the required NASCLA examination through PSI before submitting the application to DOPL.

Idaho electrician licensing is administered through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and the Idaho Electrical Board.

The standard Idaho journeyman path requires 8,000 hours of work experience and 4 years of approved schooling. Idaho also provides an alternate path using 16,000 hours of electrical experience.

Yes. Idaho rules require continuing education for journeymen and master electricians during the renewal cycle, including Idaho Electrical Code training and additional approved code-related, industry-related, or independent study hours.

Idaho journeyman electricians are licensed through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and the Idaho Electrical Board.

Yes. Idaho’s initial journeyman process includes applying for and maintaining an active apprentice registration while working toward the required experience and education path.

DOPL lists 8,000 hours of work experience and four years of approved schooling, or 16,000 hours of work experience, as the initial journeyman licensure path before passing the required examination and applying for licensure.

Idaho journeyman electrician licensing is handled through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and the Idaho Electrical Board.

Initial Idaho Electrical Journeyman applicants must meet the state’s licensure requirements, pass the required examination, and apply for licensure through DOPL. The listed pathway includes 8,000 hours of work experience and four years of approved schooling, or 16,000 hours of work experience.

Yes. The flash cards included in this combo are based on the 2026 National Electrical Code.

A tabbed NEC can make study sessions more organized by helping candidates locate important code sections more efficiently. It supports repeated lookup practice and helps candidates become more familiar with the structure of the National Electrical Code.

DOPL’s electrical exam information states that loose paper in reference material is not allowed.

DOPL’s electrical exam information states that candidates may highlight their book and tab different sections, subject to the current exam rules for the scheduled test.

The Idaho Electrical Journeyman exam is listed as a 4-hour examination.

Use the 12 practice exams to test your knowledge, improve pacing, and identify weak areas. Review every missed question and return to the related study guide section or NEC topic before moving forward.

Use the flash cards for daily active recall. Separate cards into topics you know, topics you partly know, and topics that need more review. Study the weakest group most often.

Study areas include electrical theory, wiring methods, conductors, raceways, boxes, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, motors, equipment, lighting, safety, special occupancies, low-voltage systems, and calculations.

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.

No. Loose paper in reference materials is not allowed, and electronic devices are not allowed in the testing room. Candidates should prepare approved reference books according to the exam rules.