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Start with this NEC practice test book for the electrical exam. Book reviews and comparisons. Which one is best for you?

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Start with this NEC practice test book for the electrical exam. Book reviews and comparisons. Which one is best for you?

 

Getting your electrical license can be overwhelming because of the test.

Don’t worry!  There are several things you can do to start preparing for the electrician test.  You can attend a seminar or course, you can use practice test books, or you can sign up for online practice exam programs.

This article reviews the top 3 books Amazon sells electricians nationwide who are looking to take their test.

We did the initial research for you, but you should still take a look at each to see which book fits best for you.

NEC Practice Test Books

The top 3 NEC practice test books listed on Amazon are not specific to any state exam.  They aren’t specific to any local municipality tests either.  

Despite this, it is still a very smart move to get at least 1 practice exam book.  Why? Because this will make you to flip through your NEC book.

NEC Practice Test for Texas Electricians

The live seminar in Texas comes with a practice exam book.  This book is not available to the general public. The only way to access this book is through the seminar.  Questions in this book are specific to the exam in Texas.  

To get NEC practice test questions for the electrical exam in Texas, learn more about our seminars and sign up for a city near you.
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