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Journeyman Electrician Exam (NEC-based)

Wisconsin: residential: practice questions

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Question 1 · Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, how many hours of experience does each full-time semester in an electrical-related school program count for?

  1. 250 hours
  2. 500 hours
  3. 750 hours
  4. 1,000 hours, the same as a full year of work
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B. 500 hours — SPS 305.435(2)(b), 305.443(3)(b) and 305.447(3)(b).

Question 2 · Wisconsin

How much experience must an applicant have for the Wisconsin residential journeyman electrician exam?

  1. At least 500 hours a year for 2 years in any electrical work, including low voltage
  2. At least 1,000 hours a year for at least 3 years in residential wiring
  3. At least 2,000 hours a year for 4 years in commercial wiring
  4. At least 1,500 hours in total, with no minimum number of years
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B. At least 1,000 hours a year for at least 3 years in residential wiring — SPS 305.447(3)(a).

Question 3 · Wisconsin

What may a licensed residential journeyman electrician wire without direct supervision by a master or journeyman electrician?

  1. Dwellings and their detached accessory buildings, such as garages, carports and pools
  2. Any building of up to three stories, including small offices and shops
  3. Agricultural buildings and farm structures of any size
  4. Industrial facilities owned by the electrician's employer
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A. Dwellings and their detached accessory buildings, such as garages, carports and pools — SPS 305.40(2)(a); other work needs direct supervision under 305.40(2)(b).

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