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Nebraska
Residential Electrician

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Nebraska State Electrical Division (NSED)
1220 Lincoln Mall, Suite 125.
Lincoln, NE  68508
Phone:  (402) 471-3550
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 746-8173
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Content Areas% of
Questions
General Electrical Knowledge5
Wiring & Protection12
Wiring Methods & Materials12
Equipment for General Use10
Special Occupancies3
Special Equipment3
Special Conditions2
Communication Systems3
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
180
Non-scored questions:
5
Non-scored questions time (minutes):
15
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] National Electrical Code Handbook, 2023, NFPA
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2.
Ugly's Electrical References (any edition)
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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.

Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below may be allowed at the exam location as long as they have the original binding and no written notes.  Read your exam bulletin and look for the "What to bring" or "What is allowed" statement for specific restrictions.

1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2023, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2023, Tom Henry
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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.

2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2023, Ray Holder
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