The time to advance your electrical career by getting your license is now. If your heart is set on taking your career to the next level and make a living by earning what you deserve, congratulations! It takes guts to say enough is enough and take the next step. Let me help you get the ball […]
Unless an exam question in the master electrical exam or the journeyman electrical exam specifically states that it includes a code exception, do not base your answer on any exceptions. The most correct answer is one which does not take exceptions into account, unless you are instructed to do so.
When reading electrical exam questions which are describing maximum allowable requirements, look for key words or phrases that include: no greater than, most, greatest, highest, and shall not exceed. The master electrical exam and the journeyman electrical exam will have several questions in this similar format. Pay close attention.
Electricians who fail the Texas electrical exam are able to retake the test as many times as they need until they pass. This may not be the most economical way to get your license, but it can be done. PSI exams will allow you to sign up for your re-test as soon as you need to. […]
Raise your hand if you became an apprentice electrician or journeyman electrician to take tests and spend weeks studying for the electrical exam. I didn’t think so. Most guys that I deal with haven’t had to worry about test taking since high school or college. So this blog explores 10 mistakes to avoid when taking […]
Did you know you can make your own tabs for the electrical code book? Well, you can. If you are taking your electrical exam you are allowed to bring your electrical code book with permanent tabs in most states. The electrical exam in Texas for example is given by PSI Exams who allows you to […]
Electricians looking to upgrade their electrical license have to prove their electrical knowledge by passing their electrical exam. Finding the right book or program to help them pass the electrical test can be a daunting task for many. Last week I took a call from a journeyman electrician in Texas who just had his electrician […]
The following is taken verbatim from the PSI Electrician Candidate Information Bulletin.Make sure to read this list carefully, many guys have been turned away for not following directions and forget about getting a refund. We’ve heard stories of guys walking into the testing centers for the electrical exam with papers glued onto their electrical code […]
Many guys call the office with the same exact complaint. ” I just applied for the electrical license and I have to take the exam but I don’t know where to start”. Sound familiar? Did you get that postcard in the mail and after a moment of excitement and pride you suddenly realized you have […]
Highlight your index at the back of the NEC book and add page numbers as you study for the electrical exam. There are no page numbers on the index now, save time during the electrical test and prepare ahead of time. Download the PSI Information bulletin, this tells you exactly what will be in the […]