Pass Your Journeyman Electrical Exam in California


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General Journeyman Electrician
Residential Journeyman Electrician

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California General Journeyman Electrician Exam

Exam Breakdown

Number of Questions: 100

Major Categories and Sub-Topics:

Safety (6%):

  • General Electrical Knowledge - 2 questions
  • Wiring and Protection - 3 questions
  • Wiring Methods and Materials - 1 question

Electrical System Requirements (22%):

  • Theory - 5 questions
  • Symbols and Diagrams - 2 questions
  • Feeder and Branch Circuit Sizing - 4 questions
  • Motors - 4 questions
  • Circuit Protection - 3 questions
  • Grounding and Bonding - 4 questions

Installation (66%):

  • Wiring Methods - 6 questions
  • Special Equipment - 5 questions
  • Special Occupancies - 4 questions
  • Lighting - 3 questions
  • Motors - 3 questions
  • HVAC/Refrigeration - 2 questions
  • Low Voltage Systems - 1 question
  • Devices - 4 questions
  • Communications - 1 question
  • Fire Systems - 3 questions
  • Box Sizing - 3 questions
  • Conduit Sizing - 4 questions
  • Conductor Sizing - 5 questions
  • General Equipment - 3 questions
  • Service Sizing - 3 questions
  • Lighting and Panel Boards - 3 questions
  • Clearances - 3 questions
  • Terminations - 2 questions
  • Grounding and Bonding - 5 questions
  • Overcurrent Devices - 3 questions

Maintenance and Repair (6%):

  • Testing Equipment - 3 questions
  • Devices - 1 question
  • Branch Circuits - 1 question
  • Overcurrent Devices - 1 question

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How to Pass the California General Electrician / Journeyman Exam
Want to understand what it takes to pass California's General Electrician certification exam? This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the exam structure, qualification requirements, and content areas so you can prepare effectively for your journey to becoming a certified electrician.
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California Residential Journeyman Electrician Exam

Exam Breakdown

Number of Questions: 80

Time Limit: 210 minutes (3.5 hours)

Topic Breakdown:

A. Safety (5%) - 4 questions

  • Personal Protection - 1
  • Electrical Safety - 2
  • Materials Handling - 1

B. Determination of Electrical System Requirements (23%) - 18 questions

  • Theory - 3
  • Symbols and Diagrams - 2
  • Feeder and Branch Circuit Sizing - 4
  • Motors - 2
  • Circuit Protection - 3
  • Grounding and Bonding - 4

C. Installation (66%) - 53 questions

  • Wiring Methods - 7
  • Special Equipment - 4
  • Special Occupancies - 3
  • Lighting - 3
  • Motors - 2
  • HVAC - 1
  • Low Voltage Systems - 1
  • Devices - 4
  • Communications - 1
  • Fire Systems - 2
  • Box Sizing - 3
  • Conduit Sizing - 2
  • Conductor Sizing - 4
  • General Equipment - 2
  • Service Sizing - 2
  • Lighting and Panel Boards - 2
  • Clearances - 2
  • Terminations - 1
  • Grounding and Bonding - 4
  • Overcurrent Devices - 3

D. Maintenance and Repair (6%) - 5 questions

  • Testing Equipment - 2
  • Devices - 1
  • Branch Circuits - 1
  • Overcurrent Devices - 1

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