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Key Facts: AK Electrician Exam
70%
Passing Score
AK DLWD
80
Questions
4-hour limit
~$75
Exam Fee
PSI
NEC 2020
Code Edition
AK DLWD
Alaska issues a 'Certificate of Fitness' rather than a traditional license for journeyman electricians. The exam is based on the NEC 2020, has 80 questions with a 4-hour time limit, and requires 70% to pass. The exam fee is approximately $75 paid to PSI. Alaska's cold climate affects conductor ampacity calculations and installation practices.
About the AK Electrician Exam
The Alaska journeyman electrician Certificate of Fitness exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The exam tests knowledge of the NEC 2020, electrical theory, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, load calculations, and Alaska-specific requirements including cold-climate installations.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$75 (Alaska Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development)
AK Electrician Exam Content Outline
Wiring Methods & Materials
Raceways, cables, conduit fill, conductor ampacity, and cold-climate installation requirements
Grounding & Bonding
Article 250 grounding electrode systems, equipment grounding, bonding, and ground-fault protection
Branch Circuits & Overcurrent Protection
Conductor sizing, GFCI/AFCI, receptacle spacing, and overcurrent devices
Load Calculations & Services
Dwelling and commercial calculations, demand factors, service entrance, and feeder sizing
Motors, Special Occupancies & NEC General
Motor circuits, transformers, hazardous locations, healthcare facilities, and NEC definitions
How to Pass the AK Electrician Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam fee: $75
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What NEC edition does Alaska use for the electrician exam?
Alaska currently uses the NEC 2020 edition for the journeyman electrician Certificate of Fitness exam. Check with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development for any updates to the adopted code edition.
What is a Certificate of Fitness in Alaska?
Alaska issues a Certificate of Fitness rather than a traditional journeyman electrician license. It certifies that the holder has demonstrated competency in electrical work per the NEC and Alaska-specific requirements.
Is the Alaska electrician exam open book?
Most PSI-administered electrical exams allow a bound copy of the adopted NEC edition. No loose papers, handwritten notes, or removable tabs are permitted. Confirm current exam policies with PSI before your test date.
How does Alaska's climate affect the electrician exam?
Alaska's cold climate means conductor ampacity correction factors often result in increased ampacity (correction factors above 1.00). Questions may address cold-weather installation practices and temperature considerations.