| Subject Areas | # of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Electrical Knowledge | 9 |
| Service, Feeders and Branch Circuits | 10 |
| Grounding and Bonding | 7 |
| Conductors and Cables | 7 |
| Overcurrent Protection | 4 |
| Electrical Power | 2 |
| Low Voltage | 2 |
| Fire and Intrusion Detection and Alarm Systems | 2 |
| Safety Information | 4 |
| Raceways and Enclosures | 3 |
This exam may also include questions on the following subjects:
In addition to the trade-specific examination, you may be required to pass the Business and Law Exam offered by PSI or take an "approved" Business and Law course
QUESTION: “What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the NEC Handbook (both published by NFPA)?”. The Handbook has the same content as the NEC book with additional drawings and explainations inserted.
The Handbook was designed for engineers and inspectors. The typical exam candidate should not use it as a prefered reference unless they are using it for inspection jobs in their day-to-day work.
Sample questions are based on the PSI publication titled “29 CFR PART 1926 Selections, as of June 2013” (hightlighted in green above).
This file contains approx. 800 sample questions.
