Important New Hampshire licensing fact: a Journeyman Electrician is an individual statewide electrical license. New Hampshire law requires a journeyman to be employed by a New Hampshire licensed Master Electrician or a properly licensed electrical entity, so the journeyman credential is not the same as independent Master Electrician contracting authority.
What Is New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Contractor Exam Prep?
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician exam prep helps apprentices and experienced electrical workers prepare for the statewide journeyman licensing examination administered through Prov for the New Hampshire Electricians' Board.
The examination combines National Electrical Code knowledge, practical electrical installation knowledge and New Hampshire administrative material. Candidates need to understand electrical systems and also know how to find information quickly in approved references.
The exam is broad. Motors, generators, services, feeders, branch circuits, wiring methods, control devices, special installations and practical electrical knowledge all matter. Open book helps, but four and one-half hours for 110 questions still rewards electricians who already know where the answer probably lives.
Journeyman Electrician: an individual New Hampshire electrical license for qualified electricians performing electrical installations while employed by a licensed Master Electrician or licensed electrical entity.
Master Electrician: a separate higher-level New Hampshire license with additional journeyman experience and testing requirements.
Exam provider: Prov currently administers New Hampshire Journeyman and Master Electrician examinations.
The New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician 2023 NEC Study Guide and Code Combo with Tabs is designed around the same NEC edition currently listed for the Journeyman Electrician (2023) examination.
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Licensing Path
Build the required field experience and education before moving into examination and licensing.
| Stage | Requirement | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | Work under properly licensed electrical supervision | Registration, employer, supervision and documentation requirements |
| Field Experience | 8,000 hours | Documented practical or field experience that satisfies current Board rules |
| Electrical Schooling | 600 hours on the standard pathway | Required schooling documentation and electrical-safety hours |
| Exam Application | New Hampshire OPLC / Electricians' Board | Current application forms and approval to test |
| Journeyman Examination | Prov Journeyman Electrician (2023) | Current code cycle, references, testing location and exam rules |
| Journeyman License | New Hampshire statewide electrician license | Final licensing requirements after passing |
| Future Master Path | 2,000 journeyman field hours before master exam eligibility | Current Master Electrician application and examination requirements |
Research Authority and Citation Count
Current exam information, licensing requirements and 1 Exam Prep study resources were checked separately so the actual New Hampshire exam code cycle is not confused with newer 2026 NEC study products.
| Verified Point | Authority | Research Result |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman exam format | Current Prov New Hampshire Electrician bulletin | 110 questions and 4.5 hours |
| Passing score | Prov + New Hampshire electrical rules | 70% passing standard |
| Current exam code cycle | Prov bulletin + New Hampshire statute | Journeyman Electrician (2023) exam using the 2023 NEC reference set |
| Exam subjects | Current Prov content outline | 12 subject categories totaling 110 questions |
| Journeyman experience | RSA 319-C + Elec 304 | 8,000 hours of practical or field apprentice experience |
| Electrical schooling | RSA 319-C + Elec 304 | 600 hours on the standard education pathway, including required safety instruction |
| 1 Exam Prep resources | Direct 1 Exam Prep product listings | 2023 NEC exam-aligned packages plus current 2026 NEC study products |
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Exam Breakdown
The current Journeyman Electrician (2023) exam contains 110 questions. Candidates have four and one-half hours and need a score of at least 70 percent.
General Electrical Knowledge is the largest current category with 22 questions. Motors and Generators follows with 19 questions, Wiring Methods and Materials contains 14, and Services and Service Equipment contains 12.
Those four areas alone make up a large share of the examination, but the smaller categories still matter. Control Devices, Feeders, Branch Circuits, Equipment for General Use, Special Occupancies and Administrative questions can quickly turn an almost-passing score into a much more annoying story.
License New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician
Licensing Authority New Hampshire OPLC / Electricians' Board
Testing Provider Prov, Inc.
Current Exam Journeyman Electrician (2023)
Questions 110
Passing Score 70%
Time Allowed 4.5 hours
Format Open book and timed
Primary NEC NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2023
Experience 8,000 hours of practical or field apprentice experience
Schooling 600 hours on the standard pathway, including required electrical-safety instruction
Work Status Employed by a New Hampshire licensed Master Electrician or properly licensed electrical entity
How to Study for the New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Exam
Study according to the actual Prov topic distribution instead of randomly reading the NEC from front to back. Give the biggest categories more time, then use shorter sessions to keep the smaller areas fresh.
Start with General Electrical Knowledge. It contains 22 questions and can involve theory, practical electrical knowledge and calculation concepts.
Give motors serious attention. Motors and Generators contains 19 questions, making it one of the heaviest technical sections.
Train code navigation. Wiring Methods and Materials, Services, Feeders and Branch Circuits reward candidates who recognize the NEC article family quickly.
Do not skip New Hampshire material. Administrative questions and state-specific references are part of the exam.
Electrical Calculations and 2023 NEC Navigation Strategy
New Hampshire journeyman exam prep should combine electrical theory with code navigation and repeated calculation practice. The fastest candidates do not search the entire NEC. They classify the problem first, go to the correct article or table, confirm the rule and move on.
Simplified New Hampshire electrician exam prep illustration for NEC navigation, motors, feeders and electrical calculations.
Use a repeatable problem-solving process: identify the system, write down the known values, determine which NEC rule or formula applies, complete the calculation and check whether the result makes practical sense.
- Services: load calculations, service conductors, service equipment, grounding and bonding
- Feeders: feeder loads, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection and equipment grounding
- Branch Circuits: required circuits, conductor ampacity, protection and load calculations
- Motors: conductors, overload protection, short-circuit protection, controllers and disconnects
- Wiring Methods: raceways, cables, boxes, fittings, support and physical protection
- Electrical Math: Ohm's Law, power, voltage drop, transformers, raceway fill and box fill
Your New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Licensing Roadmap
Build the required experience and education, earn examination approval, pass the Prov test and complete the statewide licensing process.
1
Register and work as an apprentice
Make sure your apprentice employment and supervision comply with current New Hampshire requirements.
2
Complete 8,000 field hours
Document practical or field electrical experience under properly licensed electricians.
3
Complete the required education
The standard pathway includes 600 hours of electrical schooling with the required electrical-safety instruction.
4
Apply for examination approval
Submit the required documentation through New Hampshire OPLC and the Electricians' Board.
5
Prepare with the 2023 reference set
Study the current Journeyman Electrician (2023) exam content and organize every permitted reference before test day.
6
Pass the Prov examination
Complete 110 questions within four and one-half hours and meet the 70 percent passing standard.
7
Complete journeyman licensing
Finish the remaining New Hampshire licensing requirements and work within the scope of the Journeyman Electrician credential.
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Exam Topic Weighting
These question counts follow the current Prov Journeyman Electrician (2023) examination outline. Bar lengths compare each category with the largest 22-question General Electrical Knowledge section.
General Electrical Knowledge 22 questions • 20%
Equipment for General Use 9 questions • 8.2%
Motors and Generators 19 questions • 17.3%
Control Devices 5 questions • 4.5%
Special Conditions 2 questions • 1.8%
Special Equipment 2 questions • 1.8%
Special Occupancies 2 questions • 1.8%
Services and Service Equipment 12 questions • 10.9%
Branch Circuits and Conductors 6 questions • 5.5%
Feeders 8 questions • 7.3%
Wiring Methods and Materials 14 questions • 12.7%
Administrative 9 questions • 8.2%
Code-cycle warning: New Hampshire's current Prov bulletin lists a Journeyman Electrician (2023) examination and the 2023 NEC. Some 1 Exam Prep products are based on the newer 2026 NEC for current-code education. Match your actual exam-day books to Prov's reference list.
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Exam References
The current Prov bulletin lists multiple electrical and New Hampshire-specific references. Always check the live bulletin before your scheduled exam.
| Reference | Primary Study Use | Exam Note |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2023 | Services, feeders, branch circuits, wiring methods, equipment, motors and special installations | Primary current NEC reference for the Journeyman Electrician (2023) exam |
| American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition | Practical electrical knowledge, theory, systems and field applications | Listed by Prov for the current journeyman examination |
| Ugly's Electrical References, 2020 | Formulas, motors, transformers, electrical math and quick trade reference | Listed in the current Prov reference set |
| New Hampshire Laws and Rules, Elec 300-400 and RSA 319-C | Licensing, qualifications, examination rules and administrative questions | Candidate-printed versions are identified by Prov |
| New Hampshire Electrical Amendments and Bulletins | State-specific electrical requirements and amendments | Use the exact amendment documents listed in the current Prov bulletin |
| 2020 National Electrical Code | Additional reference listed in the current bulletin | Prov's current 2023 examination reference list also identifies a 2020 NEC reference |
| 2026 NEC Study Materials | Current-code education and broader electrical professional development | Do not substitute for the 2023 exam reference unless Prov changes the examination listing |
How to Prepare for the Open-Book New Hampshire Electrician Exam
Build these exam-prep habits
- Practice with the 2023 NEC used by your current exam
- Learn common articles and tables before test day
- Organize New Hampshire laws and amendment documents
- Practice motors and generator calculations
- Work services and feeder calculations repeatedly
- Study practical electrical concepts separately from NEC lookup
- Complete full 110-question timed simulations
Avoid these exam-prep mistakes
- Bringing the wrong NEC edition
- Depending on the NEC for every practical question
- Ignoring the Administrative section
- Skipping motors because they feel complicated
- Studying only residential wiring
- Waiting until exam day to open the American Electrician's Handbook
- Spending too long on one difficult calculation
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician vs Master Electrician
New Hampshire issues separate Journeyman Electrician and Master Electrician licenses.
A journeyman electrician performs electrical installation work while employed by a New Hampshire licensed Master Electrician or an electrical entity licensed under state law.
The Master Electrician license is the higher credential associated with the ability to operate an electrical business as defined by New Hampshire law. Current rules require a person pursuing the master examination to first pass the journeyman exam and obtain 2,000 hours of field experience as a journeyman.
Journeyman: statewide individual electrician license with employment requirements established by RSA 319-C.
Master: higher New Hampshire electrical license with separate experience and examination requirements.
New Hampshire Electrical License and Exam Comparison
Apprentice, journeyman and master credentials represent different stages of the New Hampshire electrical licensing path.
| Path | Main Purpose | Important Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | Learn the trade while building qualifying field experience | Works under required licensed supervision |
| Journeyman Electrician | Perform licensed electrical installation work | Must be employed by a licensed Master Electrician or licensed electrical entity |
| Journeyman Prov Exam | Tests journeyman electrical competency | 110 questions, 4.5 hours and 70% passing |
| Master Electrician | Higher-level electrical licensing and business authority | Requires additional journeyman experience and a separate 125-question examination |
| Electrical Entity License | Business licensing under New Hampshire electrical law | Separate from an individual's journeyman license |
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician License Requirements
Apprentice Experience
Standard Qualification Path
- 8,000 hours of practical or field experience
- Experience as an apprentice to licensed electricians
- Maintain proper work documentation
- Follow current apprentice supervision rules
- Review current Board application instructions
Journeyman Exam Candidate
Prov Exam Focus
- General electrical knowledge
- Motors and generators
- Wiring methods and materials
- Services and service equipment
- Feeders and branch circuits
- Controls and special installations
- New Hampshire administrative material
Electrical Education
Standard Schooling Path
- 600 hours of electrical schooling
- Minimum electrical-safety instruction
- Approved courses or qualifying electrical degree
- Keep certificates and transcripts
- Check current alternate eligibility provisions
Six-Week New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Plan
Divide the 110-question exam into practical study blocks and build NEC speed a little every day.
Week 1
Exam Setup and General Knowledge
- Review the Prov bulletin
- Organize the 2023 NEC
- Review electrical theory
- Practice formulas
- Take a diagnostic test
Week 2
Motors and Generators
- Motor conductors
- Overload protection
- Short-circuit protection
- Controllers
- Disconnecting means
Week 3
Wiring Methods and Equipment
- Raceways
- Cables
- Boxes and enclosures
- Equipment for general use
- Control devices
Week 4
Services, Feeders and Circuits
- Service calculations
- Grounding and bonding
- Feeder sizing
- Branch circuits
- Conductor ampacity
Week 5
Special Articles and New Hampshire Rules
- Special occupancies
- Special equipment
- Special conditions
- RSA 319-C
- Elec rules and amendments
Week 6
Full Exam Simulation
- 110-question timed practice
- 4.5-hour pacing
- Reference-navigation drills
- Calculation review
- Final Prov rule check
How Hard Is the New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Exam?
The exam is demanding because it combines code knowledge, practical electrical knowledge, calculations and New Hampshire administrative material in one long testing session.
Four and one-half hours for 110 questions works out to a little under two and one-half minutes per question on average. That is enough time for strategic reference use, but not enough time to treat every question like a research project.
Motors, generators and general electrical knowledge deserve extra preparation because together they account for 41 current questions. Wiring Methods and Materials and Services add another 26. If those areas are weak, the exam has plenty of chances to notice.
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Exam Day Checklist
Do this
- Confirm the current Prov bulletin before testing
- Bring the exact approved 2023 exam references
- Bring required identification
- Organize New Hampshire rule documents
- Know your most-used NEC articles and tables
- Use a steady pace throughout the 4.5-hour exam
- Save time for flagged questions
Do not do this
- Bring only a 2026 NEC because it is newer
- Ignore the American Electrician's Handbook
- Skip New Hampshire administrative material
- Spend ten minutes on one motor calculation
- Study only residential electrical work
- Assume open book means every answer should be looked up
- Use references not permitted by the current bulletin
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Contractor Exam Prep Options
2023 NEC Super Combo
Exam-Aligned New Hampshire Prep
- New Hampshire Journeyman Study Guide
- Electrician Calculations Study Guide
- 2023 National Electrical Code
- NEC tabs
- Journeyman flash cards
- Code navigation practice
2023 Study Guide + NEC with Tabs
Focused Code Navigation
- New Hampshire Journeyman study guide
- 2023 NEC paperback
- NEC tabs
- Open-book navigation practice
- Exam-style review
- Current exam-code alignment
2026 Study Guide + Flash Cards
Current-Code Education
- 2026 New Hampshire study guide
- 12 practice exams
- 2 full final exams
- Journeyman flash cards
- Current NEC concept review
- Use 2023 references for the current NH exam
Know the New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Path
Good electrician exam prep starts with the right license, right exam and right NEC edition.
• New Hampshire licenses Journeyman Electricians statewide
• Prov administers the current licensing examination
• The Journeyman Electrician (2023) exam contains 110 questions
• Candidates have 4.5 hours
• The passing standard is 70%
• The current exam is open book
• The 2023 NEC is part of the current Prov reference set
• The standard qualification path includes 8,000 field hours and 600 hours of electrical schooling
Match your references to the live Prov bulletin before walking into the testing center.
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Contractor Exam Prep FAQ
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Exam
The current Prov Journeyman Electrician (2023) examination contains 110 questions.
Candidates receive four and one-half hours to complete the current examination.
Prov grades the examination against a 70 percent cut score. Candidates scoring 70 percent or higher receive a passing grade.
Yes. Prov states that New Hampshire electrician examinations are open book and timed.
The current Prov bulletin lists a Journeyman Electrician (2023) examination and includes NFPA 70, National Electrical Code 2023, in the approved reference set.
Prov currently administers New Hampshire electrician licensing examinations for approved candidates.
Exam Subjects
General Electrical Knowledge is the largest current category with 22 questions.
The current Prov outline assigns 19 questions to Motors and Generators.
Wiring Methods and Materials currently accounts for 14 questions.
Yes. The current Prov outline includes nine Administrative questions, and the reference set includes New Hampshire electrical laws and rules.
Licensing Requirements
The standard New Hampshire qualification pathway requires 8,000 hours of practical or field experience as an apprentice to a licensed journeyman or Master Electrician.
The standard pathway includes 600 hours of electrical schooling, including at least 24 hours of electrical-safety instruction. New Hampshire rules also describe certain alternative eligibility options.
New Hampshire law states that a Journeyman Electrician must be employed by a New Hampshire licensed Master Electrician or an entity licensed under the applicable electrical-business statute.
Yes, subject to New Hampshire's apprentice-supervision limits. A newly licensed journeyman has more restrictive limits during the first year after initial licensure.
Current rules require passing the journeyman examination and obtaining 2,000 hours of field experience as a journeyman before becoming eligible for the Master Electrician examination.
References and 1 Exam Prep
The current Prov reference list includes the 2023 NEC, New Hampshire laws and rules, state amendment documents, the American Electrician's Handbook, Ugly's Electrical References and additional listed electrical material. Verify the live bulletin before testing.
The 2023 New Hampshire products align with the current Prov Journeyman Electrician (2023) exam reference cycle. The 2026 NEC products support current-code education and broader professional study. Use the exact Prov-approved references on your scheduled exam.
The 2023 NEC Super Combo combines the New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Study Guide, Electrician Calculations Study Guide, 2023 NEC paperback with tabs and Journeyman Electrician flash cards.
Build your schedule around the current Prov topic distribution, work electrical calculations separately, practice fast 2023 NEC navigation, study New Hampshire laws and amendments, and complete timed 110-question exam simulations.
Do not substitute a newer code book simply because it is newer. The current Prov exam listing is Journeyman Electrician (2023) and identifies the 2023 NEC in its reference set. Follow the live bulletin for your scheduled examination.
Watch: 2026 Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep License Study Guide
Watch this related 1 Exam Prep Journeyman Electrician video for study strategy, open-book exam preparation, code-book organization, common journeyman electrical subjects and time-management guidance.
New Hampshire exam prep note: this 1 Exam Prep video discusses general Journeyman Electrician exam strategy and 2026 NEC study. The current New Hampshire Prov exam is listed as Journeyman Electrician (2023). Use the video for strategy, but practice your New Hampshire exam with the exact 2023 reference set and state documents listed in the current Prov bulletin.
New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician Contractor Exam Prep Resources
Use current New Hampshire Electricians' Board and Prov requirements together with exam-aligned 1 Exam Prep electrical study resources.
New Hampshire 2023 NEC Super Combo New Hampshire 2023 NEC Combo with Tabs New Hampshire Instructor-Led 2023 NEC Package 2026 Study Guide + Flash Card Combo 2026 New Hampshire Ultimate Combo New Hampshire Electrician Collection New Hampshire Prov Electrician Bulletin New Hampshire Electrician Rules New Hampshire RSA 319-C New Hampshire Electricians' Board Contact 1 Exam Prep
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