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Maryland electrician exam practice on the 2020 NEC

Code, theory and calculation questions for the PSI exam, sorted by topic and explained step by step. Practice at your own pace, then take a timed 70 question mock exam.

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10 practice questions from the question catalog. How many can you get right?

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1A conduit nipple not exceeding 24 in long between boxes may be filled to what percent of its area?

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2What is the maximum rating of an inverse time breaker used as motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection for a standard squirrel cage motor?

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3An 8-unit building has 900 ft2 units, each with two small-appliance and one laundry circuit. What is the NEC 2020/2023 standard method demand for these loads?

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4In NEC 2020 and 2023, EVSE rated more than 60 amperes or more than 150 volts to ground requires a disconnecting means with which characteristics?

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5When may a feeder OCPD be sized at 100 percent of the continuous load?

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6In NEC 2020 and 2023, which article covers energy management systems?

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7What is the full-load line current of a balanced 30 kVA three-phase load supplied at 208 volts?

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8On a 208Y/120-volt three-phase, four-wire system, what voltage is measured from any phase conductor to the neutral?

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9A location is hazardous because of the presence of combustible dust. Which class applies under the class and division system?

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10What is the minimum headroom of the working space for service equipment and panelboards rated 1000 volts or less?

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How the Maryland electrician exam works

Since the state license law of 2021, Maryland issues journeyperson and master electrician licenses through the State Board of Master Electricians. For both you need documented experience and a passing score on the PSI exam.

The journeyperson exam has 70 questions in 210 minutes, the master exam 90 questions in 240 minutes. Both are based on the 2020 NEC, both are open book and you need 70 percent to pass.

The questions here are our own, written from the 2020 NEC and the PSI content outline. Each one comes with an explanation and the code reference.

The topics of the test

The 749 questions in the catalog are spread across these areas. In the trainer you practice all of them until every area sticks.

  • Definitions, Theory and Plans115 questions
  • Services and Service Equipment49 questions
  • Feeders and Overcurrent Protection47 questions
  • Branch Circuits, GFCI and AFCI74 questions
  • Grounding and Bonding59 questions
  • Wiring Methods, Conductors and Boxes52 questions
  • Equipment, Devices and Luminaires48 questions
  • Motors, HVAC, Generators and Transformers59 questions
  • Special Occupancies28 questions
  • Special Equipment, Pools, PV and EV44 questions
  • Emergency, Limited Energy and Communications25 questions
  • Load Calculations29 questions
  • Electrical Calculations120 questions

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Maryland electrician exam?

The journeyperson exam has 70 questions in 210 minutes, the master exam 90 questions in 240 minutes. You need 70 percent to pass.

Which NEC edition does Maryland use?

The PSI exams are currently based on the 2020 National Electrical Code. A switch to a newer edition will be announced by the board.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. The board and PSI do not publish the exam questions. All questions here are our own, written from the 2020 NEC and the official content outline so that you practice every topic.

Is this the official Maryland board website?

No. This site is an independent trainer. It is not run by or affiliated with the Maryland State Board of Master Electricians, PSI or NFPA.