Free practice · 2026 NEC
NEC practice test
An NEC practice test checks how fast you can find the right section in the code book, because the exam is open book and the clock is the real opponent. The free test below gives you ten code questions in 22 minutes, the pace of the Texas journeyman NEC knowledge portion: 59 questions in 130 minutes.
What the NEC knowledge portion covers
This is the content outline of the Texas journeyman NEC knowledge portion, from the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin. Three of the 59 questions are unscored.
| Subject area | Scored questions |
|---|---|
| Definitions, Theory, and Plans | 3 |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems | 6 |
| Electrical Feeders | 3 |
| Branch Circuits and Conductors | 10 |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | 10 |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | 10 |
| Motors and Generators | 5 |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | 1 |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | 6 |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | 2 |
| Total | 56 |
The rules for your code book
- The exam is open book, and the book has rules. Any soft-bound edition of the code book may be used; loose-leaf, spiral-bound and ring-bound copies are not allowed in the room.
- You may highlight, underline and write notes in your book before the exam session, but not during it.
- Tabs are allowed only if they are permanent index tabs made or provided by the publisher of the code book. Homemade tabs are not.
- Only non-programmable calculators that are silent, battery-operated, without paper tape and without an alphabet keyboard are allowed.
Two rules that change how you read a question
- Do not apply code exceptions or optional calculation methods unless the question tells you to.
- Unless the question says otherwise, treat every conductor as copper.
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Common questions
Is the electrician exam open book?
In Texas, yes. The examination is open book and you may bring the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code. You have to bring your own copy.
Can I tab and highlight my code book?
You may highlight, underline and write notes before the exam session, and you may use permanent index tabs made or provided by the publisher. Homemade tabs are not allowed, and you may not mark the book during the session.
How much time do I get per question?
On the Texas journeyman NEC knowledge portion, 59 questions in 130 minutes is a little over two minutes per question.
Official sources
Facts checked against these sources on 2026-11-12.