Electrical Exam Preparation Strategies for Apprentices

Electrical exam preparation strategies for the journeyman exam may seem a bit difficult but we make it our mission to make things easy for you.

👉Apprentice electricians who are preparing for their electrical exam will need 3 things.

1. PSI Exam Candidate Bulletin
2. Seminars, Practice Exam book & Computer Practice Exam
3. NEC code book

📌Electrical Exam Preparation Strategy # 1
The PSI exam candidate bulletin has a breakdown of the categories in the test but it isn’t very specific. You get an idea of what to study however you need more details. Get this bulletin by clicking the link at the end of this post.

📌Electrical Exam Preparation Strategy # 2
Seminars and practice exams are not only strongly suggested but should be considered a requirement for success. If you can attend a seminar or a class, do it.

📌Electrical Exam Preparation Strategy # 3
The NEC book is not only the approved book to take into the test but it is also what the test is based on. You may have read our previous blogs about this subject so we won’t go into too much detail. If you haven’t, follow the link below.

The third most important and helpful electrical exam preparation tip we can give you is: Learn to use this book!

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