Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician (Class B)
(Part 1 Exam)
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Board of State Examiners of Electricians
239 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boaston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 727-9931 http://mass.gov/dpl/boards/el/
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ATTN: Examination Registration MA EL
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Phone: (800) 733-9267, Fax: (818) 247-3853 Candidate Information Web Page
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Area
# of Questions
General Knowledge
8
Services
11
Grounding and Bonding
7
Wiring Methods and Devices
18
Motors
4
Transformers
1
Low-Voltage Distribution
2
Special Occupancies and Equipment
5
Overcurrent Protection
6
Lighting
2
Alarm Systems
6
Total Number of Test Questions:
70
Time Allowed (minutes)
180
Passing percentage
70%
Recommended (permitted) Reference Books
1.
National Electrical Code, 2005,
NFPA.
2.
NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code, 2002,
NFPA.
Recommended Study Materials Massachusetts • Journeyman Electrician (Class B) Part 1