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Connecticut DCP
Electrical Licensing Unit
450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 801
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 713-6135
Exam Provider
PSI Licensure: Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (855) 746-8171
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
| Subject Areas | # of
Questions |
|---|
| Data & Telecommunication | 12 |
| Video Systems (CCTV, CATV) | 7 |
| Sound & A/V Systems | 7 |
| Security Systems | 6 |
| Fire Systems | 5 |
| Codes & Standards | 23 |
| General Knowledge, Theory & Definitions | 5 |
| Safety | 5 |
Total number of test questions:
70
Time allowed (minutes):
140
In addition to the trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the Connecticut Business & Law Exam offered by PSI.
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, 14th Edition ($375, all other editions superceded), BICSI
2.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017 or 2020, NFPA
3.
Live Sound Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to P.A. and Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology, 2005, Scott Hunter
Stark
4.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2013, NFPA
5.
NFPA 720: Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide(CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2012, NFPA
6.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2017 or 2020, George Hart
7.
CCTV: Networking and Digital Technology, 2nd Edition, Vlado Damjanovski
8.
Data, Voice, and Video Cable Installation, 3rd Edition, Jim Hayes and Paul Rosenberg
9.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] (OSHA) Selections by PSI
10.
ANSI / NECA / BICSI 568-2006: Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling, (Out-of-print. Replaced by ANSI/BICSI N1-2019), BICSI
QUESTION: "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version (or Fire Code Handbooks)?". As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.
The NEC Handbook has additional drawings and explainations inserted into the text (adding more pages and raising the price). It was designed for engineers and inspectors. The typical exam candidate should not use it as a prefered reference.
Additional Recommended Books
1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2020, IAEI
1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2020, Tom Henry
We highly recommend that you purchase one of the reference books above to study for your exam. Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC. They provide an even faster way to look up answers in the code and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.
Available Study Materials
PSI OSHA Selections
Study Guide
$54.95
Sample questions are based on the PSI publication titled “29 CFR PART 1926 Selections, as of June 2013” (highlighted in green above).
This file contains approx. 800 sample questions.
REMINDER: PSI uses this book for many exams they offer. Not all sections of this code will apply to your exam.
We also include a table showing the relationship between our questions and OSHA code sections. Corrections to the original PSI publication are noted.
