Electrical Exam Preparation

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Contractor

1)  A candidate must be over 21 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

2)  A candidate must also have completed one of the following:

• a)  Five years’ hands-on experience in installation, alteration, or repair of wiring for electric light, heat or power
• b)  Four-year apprenticeship
• c)  Qualification as a qualified journeyman electrician and completion of at least one year of practical hands-on experience
• d)  A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and two years’ practical hands-on experience
• e)  Exam Requirements: A candidate for an electrical contractor license must pass the Electrical Contractor Examination.

How to Apply for a License: A candidate for licensure must complete/send an application to the New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. The telephone to reach the department is (973) 504-6410.

Test Content

The electrical contractor exam is an open-book exam consisting of 50 questions on Business & Law with a time limit of 2 hours and 100 questions on Electrical Contracting with a time limit of 4 hours. A candidate needs at least a 70% grade to pass.

The exam covers the following subject areas:

 i.  Business Organization

 ii.  Licensing

 iii.  Estimating and Bidding

 iv.  Contract Management

 v.  Project Management

 vi.  Risk Management

 vii.  Safety

 viii.  Labor Law

 ix.  Financial Management

 x.  Tax Law

 xi.  Lien Law

 xii.  General Electrical Knowledge

 xiii.  Raceways and Enclosures

 xiv.  Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits

 xv.  Overcurrent Protection

 xvi.  Conductors and Cables

 xvii.  Grounding and Bonding

 xviii.  Equipment for General Use

 xix.  Special Occupancies

 xx.  Special Equipment and Conditions

 xxi.  Motors and Controls

 xxii.  Low Voltage and Communications Circuits

 xxiii.  Safety

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