Frequently Asked Questions

Journeyman Practice is an AI-powered study platform built for electricians preparing for the Texas Journeyman Electrician license exam, administered by PSI on behalf of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

The exam is open book and consists of two separately scored parts, both based on the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC):

• NEC Knowledge — 59 questions, 130 minutes
• Calculations — 26 questions, 110 minutes

Journeyman Practice combines adaptive difficulty, timed exam simulations, and code-referenced explanations to build the code-navigation skills that make the difference on exam day.

Journeyman Practice covers both parts of the Texas Journeyman Electrician exam.

The NEC Knowledge material follows the standard study areas for the knowledge portion:

• General Requirements & Code Administration (NEC Chapter 1, Articles 90/100/110)
• Wiring & Protection (Chapter 2, Articles 200–285)
• Wiring Methods & Materials (Chapter 3, Articles 300–398)
• Equipment for General Use (Chapter 4, Articles 400–490)
• Special Occupancies (Chapter 5, Articles 500–590)
• Special Equipment (Chapter 6, Articles 600–695)
• Special Conditions & Communications (Chapters 7–8, Articles 700–840)
• Electrical Theory & Safety

The Calculations material covers the five calculation areas:

• Dwelling & Load Calculations (Article 220)
• Conductor Sizing & Ampacity (Article 310 and tables)
• Voltage Drop & Conductor Adjustments
• Box, Raceway & Conduit Fill (Chapter 9 tables)
• Motors, Transformers & Overcurrent Protection (Articles 430/450/240)

Every question is tagged by NEC article and topic so you can target your weak areas precisely.

Yes. Both the NEC Knowledge and Calculations parts are open-book, multiple-choice exams (four answer choices per question) that test your ability to find and apply NEC requirements quickly and accurately.

Success depends on code navigation:

• Knowing which NEC chapter and article covers which topic
• Using the index and tabs efficiently under time pressure
• Reading sections carefully, including their exceptions and tables

Journeyman Practice questions are designed to build exactly that skill.

The reference book at the test center is the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), in soft-bound format. Manufacturer tabs and highlighting are permitted, which is why our practice materials reference NEC 2026 articles and tables throughout.

We recommend studying with your own copy of the NEC 2026 so you build the tab-and-index habits you will rely on during the real exam.

Yes. A non-programmable calculator is permitted on both exam parts — the Calculations part in particular relies on arithmetic for ampacity, voltage drop, conduit fill, and load calculations.

Check the PSI candidate bulletin for the current list of approved calculator models before exam day.

The Texas Journeyman Electrician exam is administered as two separately timed parts:

• NEC Knowledge — 59 questions, 130 minutes
• Calculations — 26 questions, 110 minutes

That is 240 minutes (4 hours) of total exam time across both parts. Our exam simulations mirror these question counts and time limits.

Each part is scored separately, and you need a score of 70% on each part to pass. Because the NEC Knowledge and Calculations parts are scored independently, you must pass both to earn your journeyman license.

Because the NEC Knowledge and Calculations parts are scored separately, you retake only the part you failed rather than the entire exam.

Retake scheduling and any waiting periods are handled through PSI and TDLR — check the current candidate bulletin for re-application requirements before scheduling.

The exam is administered by PSI Services on behalf of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). It is delivered on a computer at a PSI test center, and you register and schedule your appointment through PSI.

Your license application is filed with TDLR before you can sit for the exam; fees and scheduling details are published in the official candidate bulletin.

In Texas, journeyman electrician applicants are generally required to document approximately 8,000 hours (about four years) of on-the-job electrical experience working under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrician, and to file an application with TDLR before taking the exam.

Experience documentation and application requirements can change, so verify the current rules on the TDLR website before you apply.

Journeyman electrician licenses in Texas must be renewed periodically, and continuing education is typically required as part of renewal.

Renewal deadlines and CE requirements are set by TDLR — check the TDLR website for the current schedule and the courses that apply to your license.

Journeyman Practice adjusts question difficulty based on your performance:

• Score 80% or higher on a set of questions → difficulty increases (EASY → MEDIUM → HARD)
• Score below 50% → difficulty decreases

This keeps you studying at the right level so your time is always spent efficiently.

The AI Tutor is an interactive chat feature that helps you understand difficult concepts. When you encounter a question you do not understand, you can ask the AI Tutor for a simplified explanation.

It breaks complex NEC requirements into clear, digestible answers, citing the relevant articles and tables.

Journeyman Practice offers four plans:

• FREE — first chapter of both exam parts, with practice and theory included
• MONTHLY — $29.99 per month, full access to all 13 chapters and features
• YEARLY — $99 per year (2 months free vs Monthly)
• LIFETIME — $199 one-time payment for permanent access to all current and future content

Journeyman Practice includes a question bank of over 7,200 questions spanning both exam parts.

• Scenario-based questions with exact NEC 2026 references (article, section, and table)
• Calculation practice for ampacity, voltage drop, conduit fill, and load calculations
• New questions added regularly to stay aligned with code updates

FREE users have access to a subset of questions, while paid subscribers get the full bank.

Journeyman Practice is a web application optimized for desktop and mobile browsers. You can study anywhere, anytime from your phone, tablet, or computer — no app download required. The responsive design adapts to any screen size.

Yes, Journeyman Practice provides detailed analytics to help you identify weak areas and focus your study time:

• Accuracy by chapter
• Difficulty progression
• Exam history
• Performance trends

Getting started takes three steps:

• Visit journeymanpractice.com and create a free account
• Choose the FREE plan to try the first chapter of each exam part
• Upgrade to MONTHLY, YEARLY, or LIFETIME when you are ready for full access