Electrical exam in Texas

3 Electrical Test Problems Everyone Has

The electrical test in Texas is not easy but you will PASS According to licensing boards the electrical exam is there to ensure that those practicing electrical work have a knowledge of electrical regulations.  They also want to make sure you have on the job training. Some of the questions in the electrical test requires […]

5 Brilliant Ways To Use the NEC Book for the Electrical Exam

There is one thing you can take in to take the electrical exam and that is the NEC book. Pass the journeyman or master exam with it, we show you how.  The NEC book is a great ally on the field and in the testing center.  The only downside is that the books is very […]

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Get Better Electrical Exam Results in 3 Steps

Easy steps to get started- check it out: Whether you have taken the test before or not you can get better electrical exam results by following these 3 simple steps.  The exam is a bit tricky even with the use of the NEC book. Since the book is massive you will have to find ways […]

National Electrical Code – NEC Book

If you are preparing for the electrical exam, make sure to review the state’s candidate information bulletin so that you can purchase exactly what is approved.  Most states only approve the softbound/paperback version of the NEC book.  In the state of Texas, for example, the only book you may use is the latest version of […]

The Electricians’ Reference Site

Texas Electrical Excel has gathered the necessary information that will help you move forward with your career advancement.  We have put together the state’s licensing applications and your exam administrators’ applications and bulletin information all in the same site so you can quickly make your move.  Aside from providing you all the free electrical exam […]

Study for the electrical exam in the most efficient way, not for hours

The most common mistake many electricians do when studying for their electrical license exam is spend hours upon hours of studying in one sitting.  There are a lot of reasons why this is a bad idea and I’ll list them briefly here so we can focus on what you should actually be doing.   Tiresome […]

Electrical Exam Prep Tip #152 – None of the Above

  Don’t be fooled into picking “None of the above” answers just because you are not certain of the correct answer.   “None of the above” answer choice is usually a distractor used by test writers as an effective option for factual information in our case math questions to make this question more challenging.  Hence, […]

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Electrical Exam Prep Tip #150- Code Exceptions

  Helpful Tip #150 Code Exceptions 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 […]

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Electrical Exam Prep Tip #144 – Understand the NEC

  Understanding the NEC is your challenge in preparing for the master electrical exam or the journeyman electrical exam.  During the open book electrical exam you will need to know how to quickly spot the articles and tables in the NEC that you will need to answer the questions correctly. Study the table of contents in […]