Things to know

Test Information:

The exam will test the electrician’s knowledge of the design, plan, installation, repair, and alterations of electrical conductors, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, conduit and equipment that use electricity for light, power, data, and communications. The electrician will have to be able to quickly find the answer to any question asked in the time allowed.

Specifics of Exam:

Most exams are now given open book and usually on a computer, each municipality, and state have different set ups but if you properly study that should not matter how the test is given.

With all that being said here is the basic outline of a Masters Exam:

Number of Questions   110

Time allowed (hours)       5

Subject Area                                                                                            # Quest.

• General Electrical Knowledge                                                                          10
• Service, Feeders, and Branch Circuits                                                              10
• Grounding and Bonding                                                                                    9
• Conductors and Cables                                                                                   10
• Raceways and Boxes                                                                                       8
• Special Occupancies and Equipment                                                                 4
• Electrical Power                                                                                               3
• Motors                                                                                                             6
• Low Voltage                                                                                                      2
• Lighting                                                                                                             3
• Illuminated Signs                                                                                               2
• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems                                                                     2
• Safety Information                                                                                              5
• Overcurrent Protection                                                                                        6
• Business Organization                                                                                       1
• Risk Management                                                                                              2
• Project Management                                                                                           2
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• Estimating                                                                                                         4
• Safety and Environmental                                                                                   2
• Labor Laws                                                                                                        3
• Tax Laws                                                                                                           4
• Financial Management                                                                                        4
• Contracts                                                                                                           3
• Lien Law                                                                                                             1
• Licensing Law                                                                                                     4

Check out our state by state list and follow the link to your location to find more information for the exam requirements and layout.