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 field knowledge but not all. However, most of the electrical questions are […]
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 […]
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 to maximize its potential for help. You’ll want […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
There are three steps electricians need to take to get their journeyman electrical license or their master electrical license. First you have to turn in your application to your state’s licensing board. For example, in Texas, you must go through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Once your application is reviewed and approved by […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]