| Subject Areas | # of Questions |
|---|---|
| Interpreting Plans & Specifications | 6 |
| Basic Electrical Safety | 8 |
| Electrical Theory & Principles | 10 |
| Testing & Troubleshooting | 7 |
| General Code Requirements | 15 |
| Wiring & Protection | 18 |
| Wiring Methods & Materials | 16 |
| Equipment for General Use | 10 |
| Special Occupancies & Special Equipment | 8 |
| Special Conditions & Communication Systems | 2 |
QUESTION: "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version?". As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.
The NEC Handbook has additional diagrams, graphics and explanations 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 preferred reference.
The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location
We 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.
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.
