Idaho master electrician exam: frequently asked questions

Yes. The Idaho Master Electrician examination is open book. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved reference materials, and the testing site provides the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Program Plan Set and physical diagram or blueprint packet.

The Idaho Electrical Master exam breakdown lists 100 total questions, with questions covering Intro, NEC Chapters 1 through 9, and Calculations.

The time allowed for the Idaho Master Electrician examination is 270 minutes.

The minimum passing score for the Idaho Master Electrician examination is 75.

The current Idaho electrical exam bulletin identifies the Master Electrician passing score as 75%.

Idaho electrical exams are offered through PSI for the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.

The Idaho Master Electrician exam requires a 75 percent passing score.

The Idaho Master Electrician examination is administered through PSI and is identified as NASCLA’s ID Master Electrician Examination.

The Idaho Master Electrician application identifies an experience pathway for applicants who have held an active Electrical Journeyman license for at least 4 years.

Yes. Idaho provides a reciprocity pathway that requires license verification from the state of licensure and proof that the applicant meets the listed requirements.

Idaho master electricians are regulated by the Idaho Electrical Board under the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.

Yes. Idaho’s exam information states that code books are not provided and candidates must bring their own approved reference materials.

No. Idaho allows highlighted, tabbed, and noted reference material, but loose paper in the reference material is not allowed.

Yes. Idaho’s electrical exam bulletin allows candidates to highlight books, tab different sections, and leave notes in reference material. Loose paper is not allowed.

Yes. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references because code books are not provided at the exam. The active bulletin should be followed for the required NEC edition and approved reference list.

Yes. Approved reference materials may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-it notes, are not allowed.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination, but they must otherwise be unmarked and may not contain additional loose or attached papers.

The exam breakdown includes the NEC introduction, Chapters 1 through 9, and calculations, with major emphasis on Chapters 2, 3, and 4.

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.

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