2023 Virginia Journeyman Electrician + Electrician Calculations Study Guides + Flash Cards & National Electrical Code + Tabs Super Combo (Based on the 2023 NEC)

If you’re preparing for the Virginia Journeyman Electrician exam, you already know the goal isn’t to “study harder.” The goal is to study in a way that translates into exam performance: confident code navigation, clean calculations, and steady pacing from the first question to the last.

This Super Combo is built to help you do exactly that with a complete, trade-focused prep system based on the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). Instead of piecing together random resources, you get four core tools that work together:

• Journeyman-focused exam practice to sharpen the way you read, interpret, and answer code-based questions
• Calculations training to strengthen the math behind sizing, loads, and common electrical problem-solving
• Flash card review for quick daily reinforcement of key concepts and definitions
• A tabbed NEC setup so you can practice faster lookups and build a “code map” that holds up under pressure

Many experienced electricians miss points on exams for reasons that have nothing to do with jobsite ability. They lose time hunting for the right NEC section, they get tripped up by exceptions and definitions, or they rush calculations and make small mistakes that snowball. This bundle is designed to reduce those issues by giving you a structure you can repeat: practice, verify, review, and improve.

If you want a complete prep package you can use consistently—before work, after work, or on weekends—this Super Combo is built to help you show up prepared with a process you trust.

What You Get

• 2023 Virginia Journeyman Electrician Study Guide
  Practice-driven preparation designed to strengthen NEC knowledge, question interpretation, and journeyman-level exam readiness through repeatable review.
• 2023 Electrician Calculations Study Guide
  Targeted math practice to build accuracy and confidence with electrical calculations commonly tied to sizing decisions, loads, and exam-style problem solving.
• 2023 Journeyman Electrician Flash Cards
  Quick-review flash cards to reinforce key concepts, definitions, and common exam-style knowledge checks in short daily sessions.
• National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023 Paperback with Tabs
  A tabbed NEC setup based on the 2023 edition to support faster navigation during open-book practice and code lookups.

Exam Details

Virginia’s individual tradesman exams are administered through PSI for the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors. PSI’s Candidate Information Bulletin for Virginia’s individual tradesman exams confirms that examinations are open book, and it provides the exam outline details for the Journeyman Electrician portion.

For the Virginia Journeyman Electrician exam portion, PSI’s published outline lists:

• 70 items in the Journeyman Electrician portion
• 210 minutes to complete this portion
• Passing score: 49

PSI also publishes the Journeyman Electrician examination fee as $100.

Beyond the numbers, the exam is designed to confirm that you can apply code and trade knowledge responsibly. That means the test rewards electricians who can:

• Read carefully and catch the exact condition the question is describing
• Match keywords to the right NEC area without wasting time flipping through pages
• Apply the correct requirement and avoid “almost right” answers
• Work calculations cleanly when math is required to pick the correct value or size
• Maintain a steady pace so one difficult question doesn’t derail the whole session

This Super Combo is built around those exam realities. Your study guide builds exam-style reps, your calculations guide strengthens math performance, your flash cards keep daily momentum going, and your tabbed NEC helps you practice faster lookups and better rule verification.

Open Book Test

PSI’s Candidate Information Bulletin for Virginia’s individual tradesman examinations states that all examinations are open book and that candidates must bring their own references because references are not provided at the test site. The same bulletin also lists important reference-room rules that should shape how you prepare:

• No study guides are permitted in the exam room.
• No loose papers or unbound references are permitted.
• If a reference is downloaded from the internet, it must be spiral bound or hole-punched and placed in a binder (or stapled in the left-hand corner).
• References may be highlighted, underlined, and/or indexed prior to the exam, but reference materials containing any writing are not allowed into the examination.
• References may be tabbed with permanent tabs only and no removable tabs are allowed.

That matters because open book does not mean open time. An open-book exam is still a speed-and-process test. The advantage goes to candidates who have trained code navigation and know how to verify answers quickly without getting stuck.

This Super Combo supports an effective open-book strategy:

• Train the “keyword to code section” habit so you know where to go first
• Use the code for confirmation instead of guessing from memory
• Watch exceptions and definitions because those are common sources of missed points
• Keep pace steady by limiting how long you spend on any single lookup

The included NEC 2023 paperback with tabs is built to help you practice this method. Tabs reduce friction and make it easier to move between major NEC areas during study sessions—especially when you’re doing timed practice sets.

Licensing Steps

Virginia’s Journeyman Electrical license is issued through DPOR’s Board for Contractors under the Tradesmen program. While individual circumstances can vary, Virginia’s Tradesman Exam & License Application shows the main pathway includes applying by examination and meeting one of several experience-and-education combinations to qualify.

A practical way to think about the licensing flow is:

1. Choose your trade designation and method of licensure.
   The application lists Journeyman Electrical (ELE) and indicates multiple methods of licensure including examination.
2. Document your experience and training.
   Journeyman applicants must indicate which experience/vocational training/education requirement they meet and attach the required documentation (such as experience verification and transcripts/certifications when applicable).
3. Submit your application and fee.
   The application lists an examination application fee for the exam method and notes that application fees are not refundable.
4. Schedule and take the PSI examination once approved.
   PSI’s bulletin explains the exam administration process and outlines what is allowed in the testing environment for reference materials.
5. After passing, complete any remaining licensing issuance steps.
   Follow DPOR instructions to finalize issuance and stay on track for renewal requirements.

This Super Combo is designed to support the step that typically determines success: being ready to perform on exam day with confident NEC navigation, clean calculations, and steady execution.

State Requirements

Virginia publishes the journeyman eligibility options directly in the Tradesman Exam & License Application. For Journeyman applicants, the application lists multiple ways to qualify for the journeyman exam tradesman license, including:

• Four years of practical experience in the trade and 240 hours of formal vocational training in the trade
• Six years of practical experience in the trade and 80 hours of formal vocational training in the trade
• Seven or more years of practical experience in the trade and 40 hours of formal vocational training in the trade
• Associate degree or certificate from at least a two-year program in a tradesman-related field from an accredited community college or technical school and two years of practical experience in the trade
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate from an accredited college or university in an engineering curriculum related to the trade and one year of practical experience in the trade
• Eight years of practical experience in the trade as verified by individuals who have observed the applicant’s work
• Out-of-state licensure as a journeyman or master by a governing body outside Virginia (with a certification/letter of good standing and a copy of the currently valid license/certification)

The application also lists important administrative details candidates should understand early:

• The license applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• The form lists application fee amounts by method of licensure and includes Journeyman Electrical (ELE) under the listed designations.
• The application notes that any applicant performing work over $1,000 must contact the Board for Contractors to obtain a Virginia Contractors License.

Because Virginia offers multiple pathways, the best approach is to align your study plan with your timeline. If you are close to eligibility, focus on consistent practice and code navigation. If you still have months to go, build your foundation now so the final stretch feels like refinement, not panic.

Reference Books

• National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023 Paperback
  The primary code reference included in this package. Use it to practice navigation, verify answers, and build confidence applying NEC rules and exceptions during exam-style prep.
• NEC Tabs
  Tabbing support designed to help you move faster between major NEC areas while practicing open-book lookups and code verification.

Test Information and Study Materials

The fastest improvements usually come from a repeatable routine, not cramming. This Super Combo is built so you can study in a way that fits real work schedules while still creating steady progress week after week.

Here’s a practical way to use the full bundle as one complete system:

• Step 1: Build your NEC map with open-book practice.
  Use the tabbed NEC during every practice session. Your goal in the first phase is not speed—it’s learning where information lives so lookups become predictable.
• Step 2: Turn missed questions into code knowledge.
  When you miss a question, locate the NEC section that supports the correct answer. Read the surrounding text and identify what changed the outcome (exception, definition, scope, rating, condition, or installation detail).
• Step 3: Make calculations a weekly “must-do.”
  Calculations improve through repetition. Use the calculations guide to drill the math you’re most likely to see tied to sizing decisions and electrical problem solving. Practice with a consistent process: identify what’s asked, set up the formula, plug values carefully, verify units, and only then select the answer.
• Step 4: Use flash cards for daily reinforcement.
  Flash cards are ideal for short sessions—before work, at lunch, or in the evening. They help keep concepts fresh and improve quick recall so you spend less time second-guessing during practice tests.
• Step 5: Add timing once your lookups are consistent.
  After you can reliably find the right NEC sections, begin timed sets. This trains pacing and helps you learn when to verify in the code and when to trust your preparation and keep moving.

Common score-killers this system helps you fix:

• Slow lookups that drain time early and create rushed decisions late
• Misread questions where one qualifier changes the rule that applies
• Exception blindness when the correct answer depends on a small but critical exception
• Definition confusion when NEC terms are used precisely and can’t be assumed
• Calculation mistakes from rushing, skipping steps, or mixing units

This is why the bundle is powerful: it doesn’t rely on one study method. It gives you deep practice (study guides), targeted skill building (calculations), quick daily reinforcement (flash cards), and real-world exam training (tabbed NEC lookups).

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep is built around practical preparation for real trade exams. Instead of overwhelming you with disconnected content, it supports a study structure that matches what licensing exams reward: consistent practice, organized review, strong fundamentals, and confidence using the code under pressure.

• Organized study guidance: A complete system that helps you stay consistent and focused without wasting study time.
• Trade-focused review: Preparation centered on applying NEC concepts and journeyman-level decision-making the way exams test it.
• Practice-oriented preparation: Repetition that builds pacing, reduces second-guessing, and improves score consistency.
• Reference navigation when applicable: Tabs and code-based practice help you learn where to look and how to verify quickly.
• Confidence-building study structure: When your routine is repeatable—practice, verify, fix, repeat—your performance becomes steadier and more reliable.

The goal is simple: help you walk into exam day ready to read carefully, apply the code correctly, work calculations cleanly, and keep moving with confidence.

FAQ

Is this Super Combo based on the 2023 NEC?

Yes. This package includes the NEC 2023 and the study materials in this bundle are designed for preparation built around the 2023 code edition.

Is the Virginia Journeyman Electrician exam open book?

Yes. PSI’s Candidate Information Bulletin for Virginia’s individual tradesman examinations states that all examinations are open book, that candidates must bring their own references, and that references are not provided at the test site.

How many items are in the Journeyman Electrician portion and how long do I have?

PSI’s outline lists the Journeyman Electrician portion as 70 items with 210 minutes to complete that portion.

What passing score is required for the Journeyman Electrician portion?

PSI’s published outline lists a passing score of 49 for the Journeyman Electrician portion.

Does this package include NEC tabs?

Yes. This Super Combo includes a tabbed NEC setup (NEC 2023 paperback with tabs) to support faster navigation during study and practice lookups.

Are tabs allowed in the exam room?

PSI’s Candidate Information Bulletin states that references may be tabbed with permanent tabs only and that no removable tabs are allowed.

Why include a separate Electrician Calculations Study Guide?

Calculations are one of the most common ways skilled electricians lose points—rushing a step, mixing units, or making a small arithmetic mistake under pressure. A dedicated calculations guide helps you build a repeatable process and stronger accuracy.

How should I use the flash cards?

Use them for short daily sessions to reinforce definitions, key concepts, and quick knowledge checks. They’re ideal for staying consistent on busy work weeks when longer study sessions aren’t realistic.