Connecticut
(C-5) Limited Electrical Contractor

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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Occupational & Professional Licensing Division
165 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
(800) 842-2649
Licensing Site

Exam Administrator

PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Data and Telecommunications	12
Video Systems (CCTV, CATV)	7
Sound and A/V Systems	7
Alarm Systems	6
Codes and Standards	18
Infrastructure	5
General Knowledge, Theory and Definitions	5

Total Number of Test Questions:	60
Time Allowed (minutes):	120
Passing Percentage:	70%

The state of Connecticut also requires that you take and pass a written Business Management exam for this trade.

Part of this exam requires knowledge of business management principles. We offer those study materials on a separate Connecticut Business and Law web page.

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, 2003, BICSI.
2.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70) - OR - National Electrical Code Handbook, 2005 or 2008, NFPA.
3.	Live Sound Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to P.A. and Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology, 2nd Edition, 2002, Scott Hunter Stark.
4.	NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code, 2002, NFPA.
5.	Ugly's Electrical References, 2008, George V. Hart - OR - Dr. Watts Shirt Pocket Electrical Guide, Mark N. Sharpiro
6.	Dr Watts Shirt Pocket Data Com Guide, Mark N. Sharpiro
7.	CCTV: Networking and Digital Technology, 2nd Edition, 2005, Vlado Damjanovski.
8.	Data, Voice, and Video Cable Installation, 3rd Edition, 2009, Jim Hayes and Paul Rosenberg.

Recommended Study Materials

Connecticut • (C-5) Limited Electrical Contractor

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Basic Electrical Calculations Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
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Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
2005 National Electrical Code (2 disc set)
Ohms Law
Voltage Drop
Electrical Math
Use this link to obtain the recommended "Power Wheel" for the Electrical Math video Use this link to print an updated table of references for the 2005 and 2008 NEC