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Journeyman Electrician Exam (NEC-based)

Washington: certificates: practice questions

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Question 1 · Washington

To sit for the Washington journey level electrician exam through apprenticeship, what program must the applicant complete?

  1. A 2,000-hour classroom course
  2. An approved 4,000-hour trainee program
  3. An approved 8,000-hour electrical apprenticeship
  4. Any 6,000 hours of handyman work
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C. An approved 8,000-hour electrical apprenticeship — RCW 19.28.191(1)(c)(i).

Question 2 · Washington

How long must someone hold a Washington journey level certificate before sitting the master journey level exam?

  1. One year
  2. Two years
  3. Eight years
  4. Four years
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D. Four years — RCW 19.28.191(1)(a).

Question 3 · Washington

A Washington electrician's certificate lapses. After how long past expiration does renewal without examination stop being available?

  1. Ninety days
  2. One year
  3. Three years
  4. Thirty days
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A. Ninety days — RCW 19.28.211(2).

Question 4 · Washington

Which agency issues electrician certificates of competency in Washington under RCW 19.28?

  1. The Department of Licensing
  2. The Department of Labor and Industries
  3. The Department of Commerce
  4. The Utilities and Transportation Commission
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B. The Department of Labor and Industries — RCW 19.28.400 defines the department as Labor and Industries; it administers the chapter.

Question 5 · Washington

What continuing education lets a Washington electrician renew without retesting?

  1. Forty hours of safety training each year
  2. None; renewal always needs a new exam
  3. An approved eight-hour course for each year of the cycle
  4. A single four-hour course per cycle
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C. An approved eight-hour course for each year of the cycle — RCW 19.28.211(2): an annual eight-hour course.

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