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Key Facts: WY Electrician Exam
70%
Passing Score
WY Dept. Fire Prevention
80
Questions
PSI
4 hrs
Time Limit
PSI
NEC 2023
Code Edition
WY Dept. Fire Prevention
Wyoming's Journeyman Electrician exam has a ~55% pass rate and requires 70% to pass. Wyoming is notable for adopting the NEC 2023 edition — newer than most states still using NEC 2020. The exam is 80 questions in 4 hours with a bound NEC permitted.
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1Which agency administers the Journeyman Electrician license in Wyoming?
2What NEC edition does Wyoming currently base its Journeyman Electrician exam on?
3Per NEC 2023 Article 210.8(A), GFCI protection requirements were expanded to include 250-volt receptacles in dwelling units. Which new locations require GFCI for these receptacles?
4Per NEC 2023 Article 230.67, surge protection is now required for dwelling unit services. What type of surge protective device is mandated?
5Per NEC 2023 Article 210.8(A), GFCI protection is required for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in dwelling unit bathrooms. What is the trip threshold for a Class A GFCI?
6Per NEC 2023 Article 250.52(A)(1), a metal underground water pipe used as a grounding electrode must be in direct contact with the earth for at least:
7Per NEC 2023 Table 310.16, what is the ampacity of a 10 AWG copper conductor with THHN insulation at 30°C?
8Per NEC 2023 Article 430.52, what is the maximum dual-element time-delay fuse size for a single motor branch circuit, expressed as a percentage of motor FLC?
9Per NEC 2023 Article 210.52(A), receptacles in habitable rooms of dwelling units must be spaced so no point along the floor line is more than how far from a receptacle?
10Per NEC 2023 Article 220.12, the general lighting load for a dwelling unit is calculated at:
About the WY Electrician Exam
The Wyoming Journeyman Electrician exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety. Based on the NEC 2023, the exam covers 80 questions in 4 hours testing electrical theory, NEC code compliance, load calculations, and installation practices. Wyoming is one of the first states to adopt NEC 2023 for examination purposes.
Exam sponsor: Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
80 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: ~55%. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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NEC General & Theory
Electrical theory, NEC 2023 definitions, blueprint reading, and Article 100 fundamentals
Branch Circuits & Overcurrent Protection
Circuit sizing, AFCI/GFCI per NEC 2023, conductor ampacity, and overcurrent devices
Wiring Methods & Materials
Raceways, cable types, boxes, fittings, conduit fill, and installation requirements
Grounding, Bonding & Services
Grounding electrode systems, bonding requirements, service entrance, and feeder sizing
Motors, Special Occupancies & Calculations
Motor circuits, transformers, hazardous locations, healthcare, pools, and load calculations
Preparing for the WY Electrician Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $50-$75 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which NEC edition does Wyoming use for the electrician exam?
Wyoming uses the NEC 2023 edition for its Journeyman Electrician exam. Wyoming is among the first states to adopt the 2023 NEC, which includes updates to GFCI requirements, surge protection, and energy storage systems.
What are the key differences in NEC 2023 vs 2020 for the exam?
NEC 2023 includes expanded GFCI requirements for 250V receptacles, new surge protection requirements for dwelling units, updated energy storage system provisions, and reorganized Article 230 for services. Study NEC 2023-specific changes carefully.
How do I schedule the Wyoming electrician exam?
Apply through the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety. After approval, schedule through PSI. The exam fee is approximately $50-$75.
Is the Wyoming electrician exam open book?
Yes, a bound copy of the NEC 2023 is typically permitted. No loose pages, removable tabs, or handwritten notes are allowed.