Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II (Unrestricted) Contractor - Online Exam Prep Course

Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II (Unrestricted) Contractor - Online Exam Prep Course

If you’re pursuing a Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II (Unrestricted) license, your exam prep needs to match the scope of an unrestricted contractor—commercial and industrial applications, advanced NEC-based problem solving, and the regulatory/admin content that Georgia tests alongside technical knowledge.

This online exam prep course is designed to help you study with structure, reinforce high-frequency concepts, and practice exam-style questions so you can walk into PSI testing with a clearer plan and stronger confidence.

Exam Details

• License exam: Georgia Electrical Contractor — Class II (Unrestricted)
• Exam type: Multiple-choice (administered as Part 2 of the two-part electrical contractor exam)
• Time limit: 4 hours for Part 2 (Class II), within an 8-hour two-part administration (with a break between parts)
• Total number of test questions: 140
• Additional pre-test (beta) questions: 22
• Total questions presented: 162
• Minimum passing score: Final scaled score of 70
• Content category split (Class II): Regulations, Laws, and Administrative Functions (30 questions) + Technical Functions (110 questions)

Open Book Test

Georgia’s official Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List states that only the reference materials listed may be used during the examination (no other reference materials are allowed). The same notice also states your references may be highlighted, underlined, or tabbed with permanent tabs, and warns candidates not to bring photocopied materials or handwritten notes (even if pasted into the book).

Licensing Steps

1. Create your GOALS account: Georgia directs applicants to file online through the state licensing portal.
2. Apply for Electrical Contractor — Non-Restricted (Class II): Complete the online application and upload the required documentation for your application type.
3. Pay the exam application fee: Georgia’s Electrical Contractors licensure-by-examination application lists an EC Exam Application Fee of $40 ($30 application fee + $10 processing fee).
4. Receive Board approval to test: The Board sends an approval letter if you are approved to sit for the exam.
5. Register and schedule with PSI: After approval, follow PSI’s scheduling process to select your test appointment.

State Requirements

Georgia electrical contractor licensing is handled through the Georgia Secretary of State’s Professional Licensing Boards Division. Georgia’s Electrical Contractors how-to guide states that license renewal is conducted online and must be completed by June 30 of even-numbered years, with a late renewal period from July 1 to July 31 of even-numbered years.

Reference Books

• American Electricians’ Handbook (17th Edition, 2021)
  Listed on Georgia’s Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List for Class I (Restricted) and Class II (Unrestricted).
• Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management — Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board (5th Edition)
  Listed on Georgia’s Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List for Class I (Restricted) and Class II (Unrestricted).
• Employer’s Tax Guide, Circular E (2021 or 2022)
  Listed on Georgia’s Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List for Class I (Restricted) and Class II (Unrestricted).
• Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA) (Latest Available Edition)
  Listed on Georgia’s Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List for Class I (Restricted) and Class II (Unrestricted).
• Georgia State Electrical (2020 National Electrical Code or National Electrical Code Handbook)
  Listed on Georgia’s Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List for Class I (Restricted) and Class II (Unrestricted).
• Printreading Based on 2017 NEC
  Listed on Georgia’s Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List for Class I (Restricted) and Class II (Unrestricted).
• Ugly’s Electrical References (2020)
  Listed on Georgia’s Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List for Class I (Restricted) and Class II (Unrestricted).

Test Information and Study Materials

• Study for both halves of the exam blueprint: Class II includes 30 questions on regulations/laws/admin plus 110 questions on technical functions—so your prep needs to cover both, not just NEC calculations.
• Train for “find-it-fast” lookups: The reference list notice allows highlighting, underlining, and permanent tabs. Use that to build speed with your index/table-of-contents navigation during timed practice.
• Practice under real timing: You have 4 hours for the Class II portion and will see 162 total questions (including pre-test questions). Build pacing and stamina early.
• Keep materials exam-compliant: Bring only the listed references. Avoid any photocopies or handwritten notes added to books (even if pasted in).

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports your Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II (Unrestricted) preparation with organized study guidance and practice-oriented structure, so you can prepare more efficiently and feel more confident under timed, reference-permitted testing.

• Structured study flow: A clear path that helps you cover technical topics and the regulations/admin category without gaps.
• Practice-oriented preparation: Reinforces core concepts through repetition and application—especially NEC-based scenarios, calculations, and jobsite decision-making.
• Reference-navigation readiness: Encourages clean, compliant organization habits (index practice, permanent tabs, timed lookups) to help protect your pacing.
• Confidence-building routine: Helps you stay consistent and reduce last-minute cramming by following a focused plan.

FAQ

How many questions are on the Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II (Unrestricted) exam?

The candidate handbook lists 140 test questions plus 22 pre-test (beta) questions, for a total of 162 questions presented.

How long do I have for the Class II (Unrestricted) exam?

The exam is administered in two parts. The handbook states you have 4 hours to complete Part 2 (Class II), within an 8-hour two-part administration (with a break between parts).

What score do I need to pass?

The candidate handbook states the minimum passing final scaled score for each examination is 70.

Is the Georgia Electrical Contractor exam open book?

Georgia’s Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List states only the listed references may be used during the examination and allows references to be highlighted, underlined, or tabbed with permanent tabs—meaning it is a reference-permitted (open-book) testing format when you follow the published rules.

What books are allowed in the exam room?

Georgia publishes an official Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List for Class I (Restricted) and Class II (Unrestricted). Bring only the references on that list and the editions shown for your testing window.

How often do Georgia electrical contractor licenses renew?

Georgia’s Electrical Contractors how-to guide states renewals are completed online and are due by June 30 of even-numbered years, with a late renewal period from July 1 to July 31 of even-numbered years.

What is the exam application fee for licensure by examination?

The Georgia Electrical Contractors licensure-by-examination application lists an EC Exam Application Fee of $40 ($30 application fee + $10 processing fee).