New Jersey
Electrical Contractor

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State of New Jersey
Department of Law and Public Safety
Division of Consumer Affairs
Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
P.O. Box 45006
Newark, NJ 07101
Phone: (973) 504-6410
www.njconsumeraffairs.com/nonmedical/electrical.htm

Exam Administrator

Prometric
ATTN: NJ Electrical Program
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (800) 626-0750
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
General Electrical Knowledge	10
Raceways and Enclosures	10
Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits	10
Overcurrent Protection	5
Conductors and Cables	9
Grounding and Bonding	16
Equipment for General Use	9
Special Occupancies	5
Special Equipment and Conductors	5
Motors and Controls	12
Low Voltage and Communications Circuits	6
Safety	3

Total Number of Test Questions:	100
Time Allowed (hours):	4.0
Passing percentage:	70%

Candidates must pass a separate business management principles exam to fulfill licensing requirements. We offer those study materials on a separate Electrical Business and Law web page.

Reference Books and Codes

National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008, NFPA.

The above reference is provided at the testing center. Candidates will not be allowed to bring their own copy of this reference.

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam
(used to create exam questions)

1.	Industrial Motor Control, 5th Edition, 2005.
2.	Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Basic Electrical Theory, 2nd Edition, 2004.

Recommended Study Materials

New Jersey • Electrical Contractor

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Basic Electrical Calculations Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
When you order the products above, they will be sent to you by e-mail (see FAQ page for delivery times). If you prefer the files be burned on to a CD-ROM disc and sent by USPS mail, you must notify us within 3 days of ordering using the form on our "Contact Us" page.

Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
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