Current Journeyperson Electrician format: the PSI examination contains 70 questions, a 210-minute time limit, and a 70% passing requirement of 49 correct answers. Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection are the two largest domains with 20 questions each.
What Is the Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam?
The Maryland Journeyperson Electrician examination is a statewide electrical licensing exam administered through PSI for the Maryland State Board of Electricians. Many candidates search for the Maryland Journeyman Electrician exam, but Maryland's official license title is Journeyperson Electrician.
The exam measures practical electrical knowledge and code application. Candidates should prepare for electrical theory, wiring and protection, wiring methods and materials, equipment for general use, special occupancies, special equipment, special communications, troubleshooting, math, and fast NEC navigation under time pressure.
Exam answer: 70 questions, 210 minutes, 49 correct answers required to pass, and open-book testing.
Critical code-book distinction: the 1 Exam Prep study package is based on the 2026 NEC for current-code education, while the currently published PSI bulletin lists the 2020 NEC as the only reference allowed in the testing room. Candidates should verify the active PSI bulletin before test day.
The current blueprint gives 40 of the 70 scored questions to Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection. Those two subjects should receive the largest share of your Maryland electrician exam prep time.
This page combines 2 primary authority groups and multiple secondary electrical exam-prep research groups, with additional competitor research used internally for study-topic discovery. Maryland Board and PSI requirements control whenever commercial exam-prep information conflicts.
Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam Domains
Match your Maryland electrical contractor career prep and electrician exam prep time to the current 70-question PSI content outline.
| Exam Area | What to Study | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Theory | Definitions, Ohm's Law, techniques, troubleshooting, equipment and devices, instruments, materials, math, conversions, diagrams and symbols | 20 |
| Wiring and Protection | NEC Articles 100 and 110, branch circuits, feeders, services, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding and Articles 200 through 285 | 20 |
| Wiring Methods and Materials | Article 300, conductors, boxes, raceways, cables, conduit, fittings, fill, support and Articles 310 through 398 | 12 |
| Equipment for General Use | Flexible cords, appliances, heating equipment, motors, transformers, generators, luminaires and Articles 400 through 490 | 6 |
| Special Occupancies | Hazardous locations, health care, assembly areas, mobile homes, marinas, temporary installations and Articles 500 through 590 | 4 |
| Special Equipment | Signs, cranes, elevators, EV equipment, pools, fountains, fire pumps and Articles 600 through 695 | 2 |
| Special Communications | Emergency systems, standby systems, limited-energy systems, communications and Articles 700 through 830 | 6 |
Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam Breakdown
Journeyperson Electrician Exam 70 questions | 210 minutes | 49 correct to pass
Testing Provider PSI Examination Services
Licensing Authority Maryland State Board of Electricians
Exam Format Open book
Current Exam-Room Reference NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition
Largest Topic 1 Electrical Theory | 20 questions
Largest Topic 2 Wiring and Protection | 20 questions
Wiring Methods and Materials 12 questions
Standard Eligibility Path At least 4 years of qualifying electrical experience under required supervision
Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Licensing Path
Maryland maintains statewide Journeyperson Electrician licensing. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements before taking the PSI examination and then complete the Board's licensing process.
Standard experience pathway: at least four years of regular and principal electrical work while under the direction and supervision of a Maryland licensed Master Electrician or a similarly qualified governmental employee.
Approved apprenticeship experience waiver: Maryland states that the experience requirement can be waived for applicants who provide proof of an approved electrician apprenticeship with at least 576 classroom hours and 8,000 hours of work experience, when the certificate was received within two years of applying.
Exam application: qualified candidates apply through PSI for the Maryland Journeyperson Electrician examination.
Statewide license: the Journeyperson credential is issued at the state level, although local jurisdictions may still have registration, permit, inspection, or administrative requirements.
What Is on the Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam?
Each bar is scaled against the two largest 20-question categories.
Electrical Theory20 questions
Wiring and Protection20 questions
Wiring Methods and Materials12 questions
Equipment for General Use6 questions
Special Occupancies4 questions
Special Equipment2 questions
Special Communications6 questions
Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam References and Study Materials
The current PSI bulletin lists one testing-room reference for the Journeyperson Electrician examination. The 1 Exam Prep package adds 2026-code study materials for current-code education. Confirm the active PSI bulletin before test day.
| Reference or Study Material | Primary Use | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 70, National Electrical Code | Current PSI exam-room code reference for definitions, wiring, protection, methods, equipment, special occupancies and communications | 2020 Edition | current PSI exam-room reference |
| NFPA 70, National Electrical Code | Current-code education, instructor-led course study, code navigation, broader 2026 NEC knowledge and future-focused electrical prep | 2026 Edition | included with the course package, not the current PSI exam-room reference |
| Maryland Journeyman Electrician Study Materials | Electrical theory, wiring and protection, wiring methods, equipment, calculations, exam strategy and practice review | Study use only | study guides are not allowed in the testing room |
| NEC Tabs and Navigation Practice | Faster article, definition, table and rule navigation during study and permitted open-book exam use when tabs meet PSI requirements | Qualifying permanent tabs permitted | removable flags not permitted |
Your Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Licensing Roadmap
Confirm eligibility, apply through PSI, study the official content outline, prepare the correct NEC reference, complete targeted electrician exam prep, pass the examination and finish the Maryland licensing process.
1
Confirm Journeyperson eligibility
Verify the standard four-year experience pathway or whether your approved apprenticeship qualifies for Maryland's experience waiver.
2
Apply for PSI examination eligibility
Submit the required application and qualifying documentation for the Maryland Journeyperson Electrician exam.
3
Review the 70-question exam blueprint
Prioritize Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection first, followed by Wiring Methods and Materials and the remaining exam domains.
4
Prepare the correct NEC reference
Use the active PSI bulletin to confirm the exam-room edition. The currently published bulletin lists the 2020 NEC as the only allowed reference.
5
Use targeted contractor exam prep
Build electrical theory, calculations, code-navigation skill, grounding and bonding knowledge, conductor sizing, wiring-method knowledge and timed practice.
6
Take the PSI examination
Complete the 70-question open-book exam within 210 minutes and reach the current passing requirement of 49 correct answers.
7
Complete Maryland licensing
After passing, complete the Maryland State Board of Electricians licensing process and review any local registration requirements.
Six-Week Maryland Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Plan
Week 1
Blueprint and NEC Navigation
- Review all seven exam domains
- Confirm the current PSI exam-room NEC edition
- Practice the NEC index, articles and tables
- Take a diagnostic practice exam
Week 2
Electrical Theory
- Ohm's Law
- Electrical math and conversions
- Diagrams and symbols
- Troubleshooting and instruments
Week 3
Wiring and Protection
- Branch circuits and feeders
- Services
- Overcurrent protection
- Grounding and bonding
Week 4
Wiring Methods and Equipment
- Conductors and ampacity
- Raceways, cables and boxes
- Motors and transformers
- Equipment for general use
Week 5
Special Articles and Weak Areas
- Special occupancies
- Special equipment
- Emergency and standby systems
- Communications and targeted review
Week 6
Timed PSI Simulation
- 70-question practice exams
- 210-minute pacing
- NEC reference-selection drills
- Final weak-area review
Maryland Open-Book Electrician Exam Prep Strategy
Do this during exam prep
- Practice with the currently permitted PSI exam-room NEC edition
- Use the 2026 course materials for current-code learning and broader study
- Learn which NEC article family matches each major topic
- Highlight and underline permitted reference material
- Use qualifying permanent tabs where permitted
- Complete full 210-minute practice exams
Avoid these mistakes
- Bringing study guides into the testing room
- Writing notes inside the exam-room NEC
- Using removable Post-it style tabs
- Adding loose or attached papers
- Bringing an NEC edition not permitted by the active PSI bulletin
- Assuming open book means easy
Open-book strategy: identify the electrical topic first, choose the correct NEC article or table before you start searching, confirm the rule and any exception, complete the calculation when needed, then move on. With 70 questions in 210 minutes, you average about 3 minutes per question.
Maryland Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Options
2026 Study Package with Instructor-Led NEC Course
Current-Code Contractor Exam Prep
- 2026 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
- NEC tabs
- Electrical flash cards
- Study guide and Calculations Study Guide
- Instructor-led online NEC course
- Simulated practice exams
- NEC overview plus live and recorded instruction
Maryland Journeyman Electrician Online Exam Prep
Current PSI-Focused NEC Exam Prep
- Structured online exam prep
- 2020 NEC-focused exam preparation
- Code-navigation practice
- Scenario-based electrical review
- Open-book testing strategy
2026 Study Guide and NEC Combo with Tabs
Printed Electrical License Prep
- Maryland Journeyman Electrician study guide
- 2026 NEC paperback
- NEC tabs
- Trade-topic review
- Code-navigation study support
Reference-edition reminder: the featured 2026 study package intentionally teaches from the 2026 National Electrical Code. The currently published Maryland PSI Journeyperson Electrician bulletin still lists the 2020 NEC as the only testing-room reference. Use the 2026 materials for current-code education, but prepare with the 2020 NEC for the current PSI exam unless PSI publishes a newer bulletin before your test date.
Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Is a Statewide Electrical License
Maryland issues the Journeyperson Electrician credential through the State Board of Electricians. It is an important step for electricians building toward greater responsibility, advanced licensing, and electrical contractor career goals.
· Journeyperson Electrician exam: 70 questions
· 210-minute testing limit
· 49 correct answers required to pass
· Open-book PSI examination
· Current PSI exam-room reference: 2020 NEC
· Featured course package: 2026 NEC study and instructor-led training
Maryland Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep FAQ
Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam Basics
The current PSI examination contains 70 scored questions.
Candidates currently receive 210 minutes, or three hours and 30 minutes.
The current passing requirement is 49 correct answers out of 70 questions, which equals 70 percent.
Yes. The current PSI examination is open book, but only the reference identified by the active PSI bulletin is allowed in the testing room.
The currently published PSI bulletin identifies NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, as the only reference allowed in the testing room.
This course is intentionally built around the 2026 NEC for current-code education and broader electrical study. Candidates preparing for the current PSI exam should also study with and bring the 2020 NEC because that is the edition presently listed as the exam-room reference.
Yes. PSI permits qualifying permanent tabs that cannot be removed without damaging the page. Removable Post-it style flags are not permitted.
No. PSI states that the permitted reference must be unmarked other than allowed highlighting, underlining, and indexing. Additional loose or attached papers are not allowed.
No. The current PSI bulletin allows the approved NEC reference but does not allow study guides in the testing room.
Maryland Electrician Licensing and Exam Prep
The standard pathway requires at least four years of qualifying electrical experience under the direction and supervision of a Maryland licensed Master Electrician or a similarly qualified governmental employee.
Maryland states that the experience requirement can be waived for applicants who provide proof of an approved electrician apprenticeship with at least 576 classroom hours and 8,000 hours of work experience and who received the certificate within two years of applying.
Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection are the two largest current domains. Each contains 20 questions, so together they account for 40 of the 70 scored questions.
Wiring Methods and Materials accounts for 12 questions on the current PSI content outline.
High-value study areas include electrical theory, Ohm's Law, services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, conductor ampacity, wiring methods, raceways, boxes, motors, transformers, special occupancies, special equipment, communications systems, and NEC navigation.
Yes. Timed practice helps build code-navigation speed, calculation accuracy, question recognition, and pacing for the 210-minute examination.
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