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Key Facts: NE Journeyman Electrician Exam

75%

Passing Score (60 of 80)

PSI Candidate Information Bulletin

80

Scored Questions

PSI Candidate Information Bulletin

240 min

Time Limit

PSI Candidate Information Bulletin

Dec 31

Expiration (even-numbered years)

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-2118

The Nebraska journeyman electrician exam (PSI) has 80 scored items in 240 minutes and requires 75%, or 60 correct. It is open book with the 2020 or 2023 NEC or NEC Handbook plus Ugly's; books may be highlighted and permanently tabbed but not written in. Nebraska enforces the 2023 NEC with a few 2017-text exceptions, and all licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years.

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1According to NEC Article 100, what is the definition of a "continuous load"?
A.A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more
B.A load that operates 24/7
C.A load that exceeds 80% of the circuit rating
D.Any load powered by a dedicated circuit
Explanation: NEC Article 100 defines a continuous load as one where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. This affects conductor and overcurrent device sizing. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.
2Per NEC Article 100, what does "listed" mean?
A.Equipment included in a list published by a qualified testing laboratory that evaluates products
B.Equipment approved by the local inspector
C.Equipment mentioned in the NEC articles
D.Equipment sold by licensed distributors
Explanation: NEC Article 100 defines "listed" as equipment included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction that evaluates products. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.
3Per NEC 110.26(A)(1), what is the minimum working space depth in front of electrical equipment for Condition 1, 0-150V?
A.36 inches (3 feet)
B.30 inches
C.42 inches
D.48 inches
Explanation: NEC Table 110.26(A)(1) requires 36 inches minimum depth for Condition 1 at 0-150V to ground. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.
4Per NEC 110.14(C)(1), what temperature rating governs conductor terminations on equipment rated 100A or less?
A.60°C unless both the conductor and equipment are listed for a higher temperature
B.75°C is the standard for all terminations
C.90°C to maximize conductor ampacity
D.The conductor temperature rating always governs
Explanation: NEC 110.14(C)(1) requires using the 60°C ampacity column for circuits 100A or less, unless both the equipment and conductors are rated and listed for higher temperatures. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.
5Per NEC 110.12, what general requirement applies to all electrical equipment installation?
A.Equipment must be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner
B.Equipment must be painted to match the building
C.All wiring must be concealed
D.Equipment must be labeled with installer information
Explanation: NEC 110.12 requires electrical equipment to be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Inspectors use this as a general quality standard. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.
6Per NEC 110.3(B), what obligation exists regarding manufacturer instructions for listed equipment?
A.Listed equipment must be installed and used per its listing and any instructions included in the listing
B.Instructions are suggestions that can be disregarded
C.Only the NEC, not manufacturer instructions, must be followed
D.Instructions only apply during the warranty period
Explanation: NEC 110.3(B) mandates that listed or labeled equipment be installed and used in accordance with its listing instructions, making them enforceable code requirements. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.
7What is the minimum headroom required for working spaces around electrical equipment per NEC 110.26(A)(3)?
A.6 feet 6 inches or the height of the equipment, whichever is greater
B.6 feet
C.7 feet
D.8 feet
Explanation: NEC 110.26(A)(3) requires minimum headroom of 6.5 feet or the height of the equipment, whichever is greater. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.
8Per NEC 110.26(C)(2), when are two entrance doors required for an electrical room?
A.When equipment rated 1,200A or more and over 6 feet wide is installed
B.For any electrical room over 100 sq ft
C.When the room contains more than 3 panels
D.Two doors are never required
Explanation: NEC 110.26(C)(2) requires two entrance doors when equipment rated 1,200A or more is over 6 feet wide. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.
9Per NEC 210.8(A), GFCI protection is required for 125V, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in which dwelling unit locations?
A.Bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outdoors, crawl spaces, basements, laundry areas, and within 6 feet of sinks
B.Only bathrooms and kitchens
C.Bathrooms, garages, and outdoors only
D.All rooms in the dwelling unit
Explanation: NEC 210.8(A) lists numerous locations requiring GFCI including bathrooms, garages, outdoors, crawl spaces, basements, kitchens, laundry areas, and within 6 feet of sinks. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.
10What is the maximum continuous load on a 20-ampere branch circuit per NEC 210.20(A)?
A.16 amperes (80% of 20A)
B.20 amperes
C.18 amperes
D.15 amperes
Explanation: NEC 210.20(A) requires the branch-circuit overcurrent device rating to be not less than 125% of the continuous load, so the maximum continuous load is 80% of 20A = 16A. Nebraska electricians working under NE State Electrical Division must comply with NEC 2023 requirements.

About the NE Journeyman Electrician Exam

Nebraska's journeyman electrician exam is given by PSI for the Nebraska State Electrical Division. It has 80 scored items in 240 minutes and needs 75% to pass. It is open book with the 2020 or 2023 NEC or NEC Handbook plus Ugly's Electrical References. Nebraska enforces the 2023 NEC, keeping 2017 text for dwelling GFCI (210.8(A)) and for 230.67 and 230.85. Licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years.

Exam sponsor: PSI, for the Nebraska State Electrical Division. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

80 questions

Time Limit

240 minutes

Passing Score

75% (60 of 80)

Exam / Certification Fees

$120 PSI fee plus $90 SED application

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published by the Nebraska State Electrical Division or PSI. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

12.5% (10 items)

General Electrical Knowledge

Theory and calculations, Article 90/100 definitions, Article 110 requirements, and the Nebraska State Electrical Act

25% (20 items)

Wiring and Protection

NEC Chapter 2: branch circuits, GFCI/AFCI, load calculations, services, outside feeders, overcurrent protection, and Article 250 grounding and bonding

18.75% (15 items)

Wiring Methods and Materials

NEC Chapter 3: Article 300 rules, conductors and ampacity, cables, raceways, conduit fill, and boxes

18.75% (15 items)

Equipment for General Use

NEC Chapter 4: cords, switches, receptacles, panelboards, luminaires, appliances, heating, motors, A/C, generators, and transformers

12.5% (10 items)

Special Occupancies

NEC Chapter 5: hazardous locations, garages and fuel dispensing, health care, assembly, agricultural buildings, manufactured homes, marinas, and temporary wiring

6.25% (5 items)

Special Equipment

NEC Chapter 6: pools and spas, solar PV, EV charging, signs, welders, elevators, and fire pumps

6.25% (5 items)

Special Conditions

NEC Chapter 7: emergency and standby systems, interconnected sources and energy storage, fire alarm, and Class 1/2/3 circuits

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  • Passing score: 75% (60 of 80)
  • Exam length: 80 questions
  • Time limit: 240 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: $120 PSI fee plus $90 SED application Official sources

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NE Journeyman Electrician: Suggested Study Strategy

1Spend the most time on Wiring and Protection: PSI's outline gives it 20 of the 80 scored items (Articles 210, 220, 225, 230, 240, and 250)
2Practice dwelling and commercial load calculations with the 2023 Article 220 numbering (220.41, Table 220.45, 220.53, 220.82)
3Study Article 547 agricultural buildings and 250.32 separate-building grounding, which matter on Nebraska farms
4Memorize Table 310.16, Table 310.15(B)(1)(1) correction factors, and 240.4(D) small-conductor limits
5Learn Nebraska's 2017-text exceptions (210.8(A), 230.67, 230.85) for field work, but answer PSI questions from the code book

Frequently Asked Questions

What NEC edition does Nebraska use for the electrician exam?

Nebraska enforces the 2023 NEC under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-2104(5), keeping 2017 text for 210.8(A), (A)(3), (A)(5), 230.67(A), and 230.85. The PSI bulletin allows the 2020 or 2023 NEC or NEC Handbook plus Ugly's Electrical References. Books may be highlighted, underlined, and permanently tabbed, but not written in.

When do Nebraska electrician licenses expire?

All Nebraska electrical licenses and apprentice registrations expire December 31 of even-numbered years, such as December 31, 2026. Renewal runs October 1 through November 30, with a 10% late fee in December. License renewal requires 12 hours of continuing education, at least 6 of them on the NEC.

How much does the Nebraska electrician exam cost?

PSI charges $120 for the journeyman exam, and the retake fee is also $120. The fee is valid for 90 days from payment and is not refundable. The Nebraska State Electrical Division separately charges a $90 application fee. The license fee is $37.50 for each year of the two-year license period.

What experience is required in Nebraska?

Nebraska requires 4 years (8,000 hours) of Board-accepted experience, normally as a registered apprentice employed by a licensed electrical contractor (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-2109; Policy 36). An approved two-year electrical program can count for 1 year. Fewer than 4,000 Nebraska hours results in a restricted, non-reciprocal license.