Massachusetts Electrical Systems Technician
(Part 2 Exam - Applied Portion)
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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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Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Area
# of Questions
Circuit Calculations (Ohms Law)
6
Electrical Schematics and Plans
6
Materials and Components
8
Troubleshooting and Testing
8
Total Number of Test Questions:
30
Time Allowed (minutes)
60
Passing percentage
70%
Recommended (permitted) Reference Books
1.
National Electrical Code, 2005,
NFPA.
2.
NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code, 2002,
NFPA.
3.
Massachusetts Electrical Code, 527
CMR 12.00 State Ammendments to 2005 NEC.
4.
MGL Chapter 141, Supervision of Electricians.
Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam
(used to write questions)
1.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2002.
2.
American Electricians' Handbook, 14th
Edition, 2002.
3.
Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Handbook,
1994, 2nd Edition, Bukowski and O'Laughlin, NFPA.
4.
Certified Alarm Technician's Manual Level 1, 2001,
National Training School.
5.
Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, 3rd
Edition.
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