Virginia Journeyman Electrician Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Virginia Journeyman Electrician Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Virginia Journeyman Electrician exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 14 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Virginia Journeyman Electrician Vocabulary Game
Circuit protection
Electrical fundamentals
Conductor types
Electrical continuity
Wiring methods
Circuit conductors
Electrical safety
Rotating machines
Utilization equipment
Special occupancies
Standards of conduct
Board definitions
Qualification for licensure
Disciplinary actions
Sources for these terms (9)
- 29 CFR 1910.399 — Definitions applicable to this subpart (2025 CFR) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.305 — Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use (2025 CFR) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SI Units – Electric Current (NIST) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ampere: Introduction (NIST) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Preventing Home Fires: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs), CPSC Publication 5133 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The Basics of Grounding and Bonding (NFPA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 18VAC50-30 — Individual License and Certification Regulations (Virginia Board for Contractors) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1926.403 — General requirements for electrical installations (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NFPA 70 (2026 edition) Second Draft public comment report, Code-Making Panel 2 (NFPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the VA Electrician Exam
The Virginia Journeyman Electrician exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program). Based on the NEC 2020, the 70-question, 210-minute open-book exam covers the full National Electrical Code plus Virginia Board for Contractors regulations (18VAC50-30). Virginia offers journeyman-level reciprocity with DC, KY, and WV; master/contractor-level reciprocity with AL, MD, NC, and OH.
Exam sponsor: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
70 questions
Time Limit
210 minutes (3.5 hours)
Passing Score
70% (49 of 70)
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by DPOR or PSI. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VA Electrician vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the VA Electrician vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 VA Electrician terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the VA Electrician terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the Virginia Journeyman Electrician exam and how long do I have?
The exam has 70 multiple-choice questions and a 210-minute (3.5 hour) time limit. The passing score is 49 of 70 correct (70%).
Which states have reciprocity with Virginia for the journeyman electrician license?
Virginia holds journeyman-level electrical reciprocity with the District of Columbia, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Reciprocity with Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, and Ohio is at the master or contractor level only, not journeyman. Virginia also offers Universal License Recognition for a valid out-of-state license held at least three years with no discipline, though the Virginia state-specific portion must still be passed.