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

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

When you’re working toward a Virginia Master Electrician license, your prep has to be practical. You’re not studying to “know facts”—you’re studying to make fast, accurate decisions the way you do on the job: find the right NEC rule, interpret it correctly, and handle the math without wasting time. This Super Combo is built for that exact kind of preparation.

Inside one complete bundle, you get a Virginia Master Electrician Study Guide, an Electrician Calculations Study Guide, Master Electrician Flash Cards, and a 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) paperback with tabs. It’s a focused study system for building code-navigation speed, tightening calculation accuracy, and reinforcing core concepts through consistent, repeatable practice.

Virginia’s tradesmen licensing is regulated by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Board for Contractors, and the tradesmen electrician exam is administered by PSI. Candidates must receive pre-approval from the Board before sitting for the exam, and the testing experience is open book—meaning your ability to use your references efficiently matters just as much as what you know.

This combo helps you train the skills that typically make the biggest difference on exam day:

• NEC navigation — locating the correct article quickly and confirming the exact requirement.
• Applied trade understanding — recognizing what the question is really asking and avoiding common traps.
• Calculations — setting up problems cleanly, staying organized, and selecting the correct answer with confidence.
• Consistency — short daily review that keeps momentum even when your work schedule is full.

If you want a preparation routine that feels like the trade—organized, efficient, and built on repetition—this is the kind of bundle that supports it.

Exam Details

Virginia’s DPOR tradesmen testing is administered by PSI. For the Virginia Master Electrician exam portion, PSI’s Candidate Information Bulletin lists:

• Number of items: 90
• Time allowed: 270 minutes
• Passing score: 63

The bulletin also provides a topic outline for the Master Electrician portion, reflecting the kind of knowledge tested for Master-level work. The outline includes areas such as services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, motors and controls, special occupancies, special equipment, utilization equipment, lighting, and more—exactly the areas where code navigation and accurate interpretation become critical.

DPOR’s Tradesmen program information also lists the Master Tradesman exam fee as $125 (paid directly to PSI), and notes that the tradesmen exams are offered on a “daily” testing frequency (typically Monday through Friday), with multiple test locations listed for Virginia and nearby regional sites.

Because your exam performance depends heavily on speed and accuracy, the most effective plan is to practice the way you’ll test: timed work, code lookups, and calculations that are set up cleanly and checked for reasonableness.

Open Book Test

Virginia’s DPOR tradesmen exams are open book. PSI’s Candidate Information Bulletin states that all examinations are open book, that you must bring your own references (they are not provided at the test site), and that no study guides are permitted.

The bulletin also allows reference preparation that helps you move quickly while keeping the materials clean and compliant. Key rules include:

• You must bring your own references (they are not provided at the test site).
• No study guides are permitted in the exam room.
• No loose papers or unbound references are permitted.
• References may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed prior to the exam.
• References must be otherwise unmarked (no writing in the books), and you may not write in them during the session.
• Permanent tabs are allowed; removable tabs are not allowed.

This is exactly why a tabbed NEC can be a major advantage. Open-book testing rewards candidates who can: (1) recognize what the question is asking, (2) go directly to the correct NEC area, and (3) confirm the rule quickly without second-guessing.

A simple open-book strategy that works well for many Master candidates:

• First pass: Answer the questions you can solve quickly with direct lookups.
• Second pass: Work the questions that require longer navigation or calculations.
• Final check: Review flagged questions, verify code references, and confirm calculation results.

Your tabs help with speed, but your practice is what makes that speed reliable.

Licensing Steps

Virginia’s individual tradesmen electrician licensing is managed by DPOR’s Board for Contractors. The state’s Tradesmen program information explains that pre-approval from the Board is required to sit for the exam, and that once you receive approval notification, you then contact PSI to schedule your exam.

1. Choose the correct license level.
   Virginia issues both journeyman and master tradesman licenses for electricians. Make sure your application matches the credential you’re seeking.
2. Meet the qualification standard for Master Electrician.
   Virginia’s regulations provide multiple ways to qualify for Master examination approval (explained in the State Requirements section below).
3. Submit your application for examination approval.
   DPOR requires approval before you can test. Gather experience verification and any required documentation before you apply.
4. After approval, schedule your exam with PSI.
   DPOR’s Tradesmen program directs candidates to schedule with PSI once Board approval is issued.
5. Take the Master Electrician exam under open-book rules.
   Bring permitted references, use permanent tabs, and follow the rules for clean, unmarked materials (no writing).
6. Maintain your license and stay current.
   Virginia regulates renewal and reinstatement requirements for tradesmen licenses. Staying current keeps your credential active and avoids unnecessary reinstatement steps.

This Super Combo supports you throughout the process, from the first phase of building fundamentals to the final phase of exam-day performance training.

State Requirements

Virginia’s Board for Contractors regulations outline how applicants can qualify for examination approval. These requirements are structured differently for journeyman and master levels, and they provide multiple pathways based on education, formal vocational training, and practical experience.

Master Electrician examination approval (Virginia regulations): An applicant for examination to be licensed as a master in a trade must meet one of these experience standards:

• Hold a valid journeyman license in the trade for at least one year, or
• Have nine years of practical experience in the trade.

Journeyman Electrician examination approval (Virginia regulations): Virginia also provides an experience-and-education matrix for journeyman electrician exam approval. Examples include pathways such as:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering curriculum related to the trade + one year of practical experience,
• Associate degree or a certificate from at least a two-year tradesman-related program + two years of practical experience,
• Formal vocational training (with different hour totals) paired with progressively higher experience requirements,
• No formal training paired with a higher experience requirement.

Because eligibility and documentation matter, successful applicants typically keep their records organized—experience verification, training documentation, and the details needed for Board review. Once approved, you move into the test-prep phase where the right study system can save you weeks of wasted effort.

Reference Books

• Included Book: National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023 Paperback with Tabs
  The NEC is a core reference used for electrician licensing knowledge and code questions. Tabs help you practice faster navigation and build an efficient open-book workflow.

In addition to bringing the correct references, it’s important to follow Virginia’s open-book rules: references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed, but must not contain writing, and only permanent tabs are allowed.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Virginia Master Electrician exam is timed, open book, and built around real trade knowledge. That means the best preparation is a mix of code familiarity, navigation speed, and clean problem-solving.

Here’s how to use the materials in this Super Combo in a way that mirrors the exam experience:

• Use the Master Study Guide to build your “question-to-code” instinct.
  Don’t just answer questions—practice identifying the NEC area the question is pointing toward. Train yourself to spot the keyword or scenario type that signals where to look.
• Pair every study session with NEC navigation.
  When you miss a question, go into the NEC and find the exact language. This builds confidence and reduces second-guessing on exam day.
• Work calculations like a professional set-up, not a shortcut.
  Write out known values, label units, set up the formula, and check whether your result is reasonable. This reduces the “simple mistake” errors that cost points.
• Use Flash Cards for daily consistency.
  Ten minutes a day is enough to reinforce definitions, general electrical knowledge, and commonly tested concepts—especially when you’re busy.
• Practice timed blocks.
  The Master portion is 270 minutes for 90 items. Build pacing by doing sets of questions under a clock so the exam environment feels familiar.

A practical schedule many working electricians can maintain:

• 3 days/week: Master Study Guide + NEC navigation (60–90 minutes).
• 2 days/week: Calculations Study Guide (45–75 minutes).
• Daily: Flash Cards (10–15 minutes).
• Weekly: One mixed-review session that combines code lookups and calculations under time.

This keeps your prep balanced so you don’t become “code-strong but math-rusty,” or “math-strong but slow in the NEC.”

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Master Electrician candidates with a structured, practice-first approach that helps you study with purpose instead of spinning your wheels. When you’re working full time, your study time has to count—so organization and repetition matter.

This Super Combo helps you build a routine that matches how the exam works: open-book navigation, real code interpretation, and calculations handled with clean steps. The Master Study Guide helps you practice exam-style thinking and reinforces the way NEC topics show up in real questions. The Calculations Study Guide strengthens the math skills that can make or break your score. The Flash Cards make it easy to stay consistent even on hectic weeks. And the tabbed 2023 NEC supports the most important open-book skill of all—finding the right place quickly and confirming the rule with confidence.

No fluff—just a focused system designed to help you prepare steadily, practice efficiently, and walk into test day feeling more in control of your process.

FAQ

Is the Virginia Master Electrician exam open book?

Yes. Virginia’s PSI Candidate Information Bulletin states that all examinations are open book. You must bring your own references, and study guides are not permitted.

Are tabs allowed on the Virginia Master Electrician exam?

Yes—per PSI’s bulletin, references may be tabbed with permanent tabs only. Removable tabs are not allowed.

Can I highlight or underline my NEC and references?

Yes. PSI’s bulletin allows references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed prior to the exam, as long as the materials do not contain writing and remain otherwise unmarked.

How many questions are on the Virginia Master Electrician exam portion?

PSI’s Candidate Information Bulletin lists the Master Electrician portion as 90 items.

How much time do I get for the Master Electrician portion?

The PSI bulletin lists 270 minutes to complete the Master Electrician portion.

What score do I need to pass the Master Electrician portion?

PSI’s bulletin lists a passing score of 63 for the Master Electrician portion.

What are the Virginia eligibility pathways for Master Electrician exam approval?

Virginia’s Board for Contractors regulations state that an applicant may qualify for master examination approval by holding a valid journeyman license in the trade for at least one year, or by having nine years of practical experience in the trade.

Does this Super Combo include the NEC book?

Yes. This bundle includes the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023 paperback with tabs, along with the Virginia Master Electrician Study Guide, Electrician Calculations Study Guide, and Master Electrician Flash Cards.

How should I use the flash cards during prep?

Use them for short, consistent review—definitions, core concepts, and key electrical knowledge. Ten minutes a day can keep your momentum strong between longer study sessions.