Massachusetts journeyman electrician exam: frequently asked questions

Yes. The Massachusetts journeyman electrician examination is an open book test. Candidates may use approved references according to the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin and Board rules.

The commonly listed format includes 70 questions for Part 1 and 30 questions for Part 2, for a total of 100 questions across both parts.

Part 1 allows 180 minutes of testing time, and Part 2 allows 60 minutes of testing time.

The Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician exam is administered by PSI for candidates approved through the Board of State Examiners of Electricians.

Massachusetts requires 600 hours of approved electrical education as part of the eligibility requirements for the journeyman electrician examination.

A passing score of 70% is required for the Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician examination.

Massachusetts electrical licensing is administered by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians under the Division of Occupational Licensure.

Each part requires a 70% passing score. Part 1 requires 56 correct answers out of 80, and Part 2 requires 21 correct answers out of 30.

Yes. Massachusetts has statewide electrician licensing through the Board of State Examiners of Electricians under the Division of Occupational Licensure.

The Massachusetts journeyman pathway commonly requires 8,000 hours of supervised electrical work experience and 600 hours of Board-approved electrical education before examination approval.

Massachusetts electrician licensing is overseen by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians within the Division of Occupational Licensure.

No. The Class B Journeyman Electrician license is a journeyman-level individual license. The Class A Master Electrician license is a higher-level credential with additional requirements and responsibilities.

Massachusetts has reciprocity with New Hampshire for qualifying journeyman and master electricians, subject to Board requirements.

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.

Approved reference materials may be tabbed or untabbed when they comply with the current Massachusetts examination bulletin. Candidates should make sure tabs do not include unapproved notes or inserted materials.

No. Highlighting and underlining of original text are allowed, but handwritten notes are not admissible under the Massachusetts examination reference rules.

Massachusetts examination rules allow highlighting and underlining of the original text. Handwritten notes are not allowed.

The Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician exam is a two-part examination. Part 1 focuses on code and trade knowledge, while Part 2 focuses on applied material, Massachusetts amendments, calculations, plans, troubleshooting, licensing laws, and regulations.

Commonly published subject areas include general knowledge, services, grounding and bonding, wiring methods and devices, motors, transformers, low-voltage distribution, special occupancies and equipment, overcurrent protection, lighting, alarm systems, calculations, schematics, plans, materials, troubleshooting, testing, Massachusetts amendments, licensing laws, and regulations.

Candidates should study the Massachusetts Electrical Code and amendments, applicable Massachusetts General Laws, and Board Rules and Regulations in addition to the National Electrical Code.

Part I has a time allowance of 180 minutes. Part II has a time allowance of 60 minutes.

Important study areas include electrical theory, NEC navigation, Massachusetts rules, wiring and protection, wiring methods and materials, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductors, raceways, boxes, overcurrent protection, motors, equipment, special occupancies, special equipment, special conditions, communication systems, and calculations.

Yes. Massachusetts examination information identifies a two-part examination process for electrician licensure after the candidate’s application and supporting documentation are approved.

Massachusetts regulations identify 600 hours of required electrical education as a prerequisite to sit for the journeyman examination.

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