Hawaii Solar Power Systems Contractor (C-60) Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package

The Hawaii Solar Power Systems Contractor (C-60) Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package is designed for applicants preparing for the Hawaii C-60 solar power systems contractor exam with a clear focus on the book allowed into the exam room. This package helps students prepare with the National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 as the exam-room-approved reference, while also identifying the study-only books that are not allowed during the exam.

Solar power systems contractor preparation requires a strong understanding of photovoltaic system concepts, electrical code language, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, system components, safety practices, and practical installation knowledge. The C-60 exam can require students to connect solar power system knowledge with electrical code requirements, so preparation should include both technical review and approved-reference navigation.

This package is especially useful for students who want their approved exam book highlighted and tabbed for more efficient study and exam preparation. The National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 is the book allowed into the exam room. The National Electrical Safety Code 2017, Ugly’s Electrical References, and Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 are not allowed in the exam room and should be used only as preparation references before test day.

Having the right book is only one part of preparing for an open-book exam. Students also need to know how to use the book. The NEC is a detailed reference with chapters, articles, definitions, tables, exceptions, notes, and cross-references. A highlighted and tabbed book can help students study more efficiently by making important sections easier to locate during preparation and by supporting faster navigation during the exam when the approved book is permitted.

The goal of this package is to help students prepare with clarity. It separates the allowed exam-room book from the study-only references, supports organized review, and helps candidates focus on the type of reference-navigation skills that matter in an open-book contractor exam.

Exam Details

The Hawaii Solar Power Systems Contractor (C-60) exam is a trade examination for applicants pursuing the C-60 solar power systems contractor classification. Preparation should focus on solar power system installation knowledge, electrical code application, photovoltaic system components, wiring practices, safety, grounding and bonding, equipment protection, disconnecting means, conductors, and code terminology.

Solar power system work involves more than installing panels. A contractor must understand how photovoltaic modules, arrays, inverters, conductors, overcurrent protection, grounding equipment, disconnects, raceways, labels, support components, and connection points work together. Exam preparation should help students understand both the physical system and the code requirements that apply to the work.

The National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 is the approved exam-room reference for this package. Students should become familiar with the way the NEC is organized before the exam. This includes learning how to use the table of contents, index, article structure, definitions, tables, and section references. Strong navigation skills are important because open-book exams still require students to find the correct information quickly and apply it correctly.

The study-only references listed with this package can support preparation before test day. National Electrical Safety Code 2017 may help with electrical safety concepts. Ugly’s Electrical References can help reinforce electrical formulas, tables, symbols, and quick-reference information. Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 can support solar-specific study, including photovoltaic system fundamentals and installation concepts. These books are not allowed during the exam, so students should use them to strengthen understanding before relying on the NEC during exam practice.

A successful study plan should include concept review, code navigation practice, and exam-style question practice. Students should review the topic, locate the relevant section in the NEC, and practice applying the rule to a question. Over time, this helps build both knowledge and speed.

Open Book Test

The Hawaii Solar Power Systems Contractor (C-60) exam is an open-book test with a specific approved reference. The National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 is allowed into the exam room. Students should not bring or rely on books that are not approved for exam-room use.

The National Electrical Safety Code 2017, Ugly’s Electrical References, and Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 are not allowed in the exam room. These books are useful for study before the exam, but they are not approved for use during the test. Students should use them to build background knowledge, then practice answering questions using the NEC as the exam-room reference.

A highlighted and tabbed NEC can make preparation more organized. Highlighting can draw attention to important definitions, tables, and code sections. Tabs can help students return to frequently used areas more efficiently. For an open-book exam, the book should feel familiar before test day. Students should know where major topics are located and how to move from a question to the correct code section.

Open-book testing does not remove the need to study. Many questions require the student to understand the topic before the correct code section can be found. A student who does not understand the language of the question may have difficulty knowing where to look. That is why concept review and code navigation should be practiced together.

For solar power system preparation, students should spend time with NEC topics connected to photovoltaic systems, electrical equipment, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, conductor sizing, labeling, and general electrical installation rules. The more familiar students become with the NEC structure, the more confidently they can use the approved book during the exam.

Licensing Steps

The Hawaii C-60 licensing process begins with the contractor application and examination approval process. Applicants pursuing the solar power systems contractor classification should prepare the required application materials and follow the licensing steps that apply to their role and business structure.

After the licensing authority reviews the application and approves the applicant for testing, the applicant can move forward with exam registration. Exam approval and exam registration are separate parts of the process. Applicants should keep their documents organized, review all instructions carefully, and make sure the correct examination is selected when scheduling.

Studying for the C-60 exam should begin before the test date is scheduled whenever possible. The exam-room-approved book should be reviewed early so the student has time to learn the layout of the NEC. A highlighted and tabbed book can support that process by helping students identify major areas during study and improving familiarity with the reference.

Applicants should also prepare for any business and law requirements that may apply to their licensing path. Contractor licensing involves more than technical knowledge. Licensed contractors are responsible for jobsite safety, code compliance, project management, customer communication, contracts, records, and professional conduct.

This package supports the exam-preparation side of the licensing path by helping students prepare with the correct approved book and by clearly identifying which references are not allowed during the exam.

State Requirements

Hawaii contractor licensing follows the state’s contractor licensing process for the classification being pursued. The C-60 Solar Power Systems Contractor classification is associated with solar power systems work. Applicants should follow the required application, examination approval, and licensing steps for the classification.

Solar power systems contractor applicants should be prepared to study technical trade knowledge and code-related requirements. Important preparation areas may include photovoltaic modules, arrays, inverters, electrical conductors, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, disconnecting equipment, system labeling, electrical safety, and installation methods.

State licensing preparation should also include organization. Applicants should keep track of forms, exam approval notices, identification requirements, scheduling information, and any additional licensing steps connected to their application. A complete and organized approach helps reduce confusion during the licensing process.

This package does not replace the state’s licensing process. It supports exam preparation by providing clarity on the book allowed into the exam room and by helping students prepare with a highlighted and tabbed version of the approved reference.

Reference Books

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted books allowed into exam package orders.

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020
  The approved exam-room reference for this package. This book is used to study electrical code requirements, definitions, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, equipment rules, tables, and photovoltaic system-related code provisions.
• National Electrical Safety Code 2017
  A study-only reference that is not allowed in the exam room. Students may use it before the exam to review electrical safety concepts and strengthen general electrical safety understanding.
• Ugly’s Electrical References
  A study-only electrical quick-reference book that is not allowed in the exam room. It may be used during preparation to review electrical formulas, symbols, tables, wiring concepts, and common field reference information.
• Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011
  A study-only solar reference that is not allowed in the exam room. It supports preparation in photovoltaic system fundamentals, solar components, installation concepts, and solar power system terminology.

Exam Room Approved Books

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020
  This is the book allowed into the exam room for the Hawaii Solar Power Systems Contractor (C-60) exam package. This package provides the approved book in highlighted and tabbed format to support organized study and faster reference navigation.

Test Information and Study Materials

This package is built around the approved exam-room book and the preparation strategy needed for an open-book contractor exam. The National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 is allowed during the exam. The National Electrical Safety Code 2017, Ugly’s Electrical References, and Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 are not allowed during the exam and should be used only as study references before test day.

Students should begin by learning the structure of the NEC. Review the table of contents, definitions, article numbers, tables, indexes, and common cross-references. The NEC is not organized like a textbook. It is a code reference, which means students need practice locating information by topic and applying that information to specific exam questions.

Highlighting and tabs can support study when used correctly. Highlighting should help students notice important definitions, rules, exceptions, tables, and repeated concepts. Tabs should help students return to major sections without wasting time. Students should still practice full navigation instead of depending only on tabs. A tab can get you close, but understanding the structure of the code helps you find the exact section.

For photovoltaic system preparation, students should review system components and how they connect. Important study areas include solar modules, arrays, conductors, inverters, combiner equipment, disconnects, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, labeling, equipment ratings, and system layout. Solar exam questions may require the student to understand both the equipment and the code rule that applies to it.

For electrical code preparation, students should practice identifying the subject of each question first. Ask what the question is really testing: conductor sizing, grounding, overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, wiring method, labeling, or equipment installation. Once the topic is clear, use the NEC to locate and apply the correct section.

For study-only preparation, Ugly’s Electrical References can help reinforce quick electrical concepts before exam day. Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 can help students understand solar system operation and installation concepts. National Electrical Safety Code 2017 can support broader electrical safety review. Since these references are not allowed in the exam room, students should use them to learn concepts and then practice applying that knowledge with the NEC.

A good study routine should include repeated code practice. Choose a topic, review the concept, locate the NEC section, answer practice questions, and review missed questions carefully. When a question is missed, identify whether the problem was concept knowledge, code navigation, reading accuracy, or application of the rule. This helps students study more effectively instead of simply rereading the same material.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps students prepare through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure. For the Hawaii Solar Power Systems Contractor (C-60) Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package, the focus is on helping students prepare with the correct approved exam-room book and a clearer strategy for using it.

The highlighted and tabbed NEC helps students work through the approved reference in a more organized way. It can make important areas easier to return to during study and can help students become more comfortable moving through the code. This is especially helpful for applicants who are new to electrical code books or who have not taken an open-book contractor exam before.

1 Exam Prep also helps students understand the difference between exam-room references and study-only references. The National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 is allowed in the exam room. National Electrical Safety Code 2017, Ugly’s Electrical References, and Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 are not allowed in the exam room. Knowing that difference helps students prepare correctly and avoid bringing the wrong materials to the exam.

Open-book exam preparation should include both knowledge and navigation. Students need to understand solar power system concepts and practice using the NEC to answer questions. 1 Exam Prep supports that process with a structure that encourages review, repetition, and practical use of the approved reference.

This package helps students approach the C-60 exam with better organization. Instead of trying to figure out which book to use and which books are only for study, students receive clear guidance on the allowed reference and how to prepare with supporting materials.

1 Exam Prep does not guarantee passing, licensing approval, earnings, or exam results. The value of this package is in the highlighted and tabbed approved book, study structure, reference clarity, and preparation support it provides for applicants working toward the Hawaii Solar Power Systems Contractor (C-60) licensing goal.

FAQ Section

Is the Hawaii Solar Power Systems Contractor (C-60) exam open book?

Yes. This package identifies the National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 as the book allowed into the exam room.

Which book is allowed into the exam room?

The National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 is allowed into the exam room for this package.

Is the National Electrical Code highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. This package is for the highlighted and tabbed National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020, which is the approved exam-room book listed for this package.

Are all listed books allowed during the exam?

No. Only the National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 is allowed during the exam. The other listed books are study-only references and are not allowed in the exam room.

Which books are not allowed in the exam room?

National Electrical Safety Code 2017, Ugly’s Electrical References, and Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 are not allowed in the exam room.

Why should I study the books that are not allowed during the exam?

The study-only books can help build background knowledge before the exam. They may support understanding of electrical safety, quick-reference electrical concepts, and photovoltaic system fundamentals.

Why is a highlighted and tabbed NEC helpful?

A highlighted and tabbed NEC can make the approved reference easier to study and navigate. It helps students return to important areas more efficiently while building familiarity with the book.

Does open book mean the exam is easy?

No. Open-book exams still require preparation. Students must understand the topic, locate the correct section, and apply the rule correctly under exam conditions.

How should I prepare for the C-60 exam?

Study solar and electrical concepts first, then practice locating related information in the National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020. Use repeated practice questions to build speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Can I bring Ugly’s Electrical References into the exam?

No. Ugly’s Electrical References is not allowed in the exam room. It should be used only as a study reference before the exam.

Can I bring Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 into the exam?

No. Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 is not allowed in the exam room. It is a study-only reference.

Does this package guarantee a passing score?

No. This package provides the approved highlighted and tabbed reference, study clarity, and preparation support, but it does not guarantee passing, licensing approval, or exam results.