ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician - F17-N - Books & Courses Rental Package

The ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician - F17-N - Books & Courses Rental Package is designed for students preparing for the ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician exam using the NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition and Ugly's Electrical References. This rental package combines highlighted and tabbed reference books with online course access so students can prepare with organized materials, structured study guidance, and practical reference-navigation support.

Journeyman electrician exams require a strong understanding of electrical code requirements, electrical theory, calculations, wiring methods, grounding, bonding, services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, equipment installation, control devices, motors, generators, special occupancies, and safety rules. Field experience is valuable, but exam success depends on the ability to read each question carefully, identify the electrical topic, locate the correct reference, and apply the rule exactly as written.

The NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition is the primary code reference for this rental package. Students preparing for the F17-N exam should become familiar with NEC article organization, definitions, tables, notes, exceptions, explanatory material, illustrations, and cross-references. Many electrical exam questions require candidates to identify the correct article, apply a table, complete a calculation, or interpret code language carefully. Ugly's Electrical References supports the study process with electrical formulas, conversions, diagrams, tables, and quick-reference information commonly used by electrical professionals.

This rental package is useful for journeyman electrician candidates, apprentices, helpers, maintenance professionals, electrical contractors, construction professionals, and students preparing for a national standard journeyman electrician exam based on the 2014 NEC. It is especially helpful for students who want physical reference books that are already highlighted and tabbed, along with online course access for a more complete study experience.

The package is built to help students study in a more organized way. Instead of trying to approach the NEC Handbook without direction, students can work through course material, review key electrical topics, and practice using the rental books as exam references. The goal is to build stronger code-navigation habits, better calculation confidence, and a more consistent preparation routine before exam day.

The rental format gives students access to the listed references for preparation while keeping the study process organized. Highlighted and tabbed books can make it easier to practice finding articles, tables, definitions, formulas, and electrical requirements during study. The online course provides additional structure so students can review national standard journeyman electrician topics in a focused sequence instead of trying to study the entire code book without a plan.

Exam Details

The ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician exam code F17-N is associated with journeyman-level electrical knowledge and the application of the National Electrical Code to electrical installations. Students preparing with this rental package should study with the NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition as the primary code reference and Ugly's Electrical References as the supporting electrical reference.

• Exam Name: National Standard Journeyman Electrician
• Exam Code: F17-N
• Primary Reference: NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition
• Additional Reference: Ugly's Electrical References
• Exam Length: 4 hours
• Number of Questions: 80 multiple-choice questions
• Exam Focus: General knowledge, services and service equipment, feeders, branch circuits and conductors, wiring methods and materials, equipment and devices, control devices, motors and generators, special occupancies, special equipment, special conditions, and electrical safety.

National standard journeyman electrician exam questions may cover a wide range of electrical installations and code requirements. Students should prepare for questions involving conductor sizing, ampacity, box fill, conduit fill, raceway requirements, cable installation, service equipment, feeder requirements, branch-circuit rules, grounding electrode systems, bonding, disconnecting means, panelboards, control devices, motors, generators, lighting, receptacles, appliances, and special equipment or conditions.

Because this is a code-based exam, the correct answer depends on the approved reference materials and the facts stated in the question. A student may recognize the type of installation from field experience, but the exam answer should still be confirmed through the NEC Handbook or the supporting reference. Strong preparation includes learning how to identify the topic quickly and locate the correct code rule without losing time.

Students should also be prepared for calculation-style questions. Electrical exams often require formulas, tables, and step-by-step problem solving. Ugly's Electrical References can support this part of the study process by giving students quick access to formulas, conversions, and commonly used electrical information. Students should practice calculations before exam day so they can work through them accurately and efficiently.

Open Book Test

The ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician F17-N exam is an open book test. The approved references for this rental package include the NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition and Ugly's Electrical References. Open book testing allows candidates to use approved reference materials during the exam, but it still requires serious preparation and strong reference-navigation skills.

Open book does not mean the exam is easy. The NEC contains detailed rules, tables, definitions, exceptions, notes, and cross-references. Students who are not familiar with the organization of the NEC Handbook may spend too much time searching for answers. The highlighted and tabbed rental books support faster navigation, but students still need to practice using the books repeatedly during preparation.

A strong open book strategy begins with reading the question carefully. Students should identify whether the question involves a service, feeder, branch circuit, conductor, raceway, grounding method, bonding requirement, calculation, equipment rule, control device, motor, generator, or special condition. After identifying the topic, the student should use the reference book to confirm the exact requirement and select the answer that best matches the code language.

Students should become comfortable using the NEC Handbook table of contents, index, article numbers, definitions, tables, notes, and exceptions. They should also learn when Ugly's Electrical References may be useful for formulas, quick electrical values, and calculation support. Practicing with the same books included in the rental package helps students build confidence and improve reference speed.

Students should follow the current testing rules for books, tabs, highlighting, notes, and reference material condition. The rental books are highlighted and tabbed for study support, and students should use them consistently throughout the course access period so the reference layout becomes familiar before exam day.

Licensing Steps

The ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician F17-N exam may be used by a jurisdiction, municipality, employer, or licensing authority as part of a journeyman electrician qualification process. Electrical licensing rules vary by location, so students should understand how the exam fits into the requirements for the state, city, county, or local authority where they plan to work.

A practical preparation path for this exam may include the following steps:

• Confirm that the ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician F17-N exam is the correct exam for your licensing, employment, or professional goal.
• Use the NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition as the primary code reference for study.
• Use Ugly's Electrical References for formulas, conversions, tables, and electrical quick-reference support.
• Work through the online course during the 6 months of course access.
• Practice locating answers in the highlighted and tabbed rental books.
• Review general knowledge, services, feeders, branch circuits, conductors, wiring methods, grounding, bonding, equipment, control devices, motors, generators, and safety topics.
• Practice answering questions under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
• Review current exam-day rules for approved references, identification, scheduling, and testing procedures.

Some licensing authorities may require additional steps before a journeyman electrician license or qualification is issued. These may include experience documentation, apprenticeship completion, application approval, fees, continuing education, insurance, local registration, or other requirements. Passing an exam may be one part of the licensing process, but it may not be the only requirement.

State Requirements

Journeyman electrician requirements vary by state, county, city, municipality, and local authority having jurisdiction. Some locations may use an ICC electrical exam as part of their licensing or qualification process, while others may require a state-specific exam, local board approval, documented work experience, apprenticeship completion, continuing education, or separate registration.

For exam preparation, students using this rental package should focus on the references provided: the NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition and Ugly's Electrical References. For actual electrical work, students should also understand that adopted code editions and local amendments may vary. A jurisdiction may enforce the 2014 NEC, a newer NEC edition, an older edition, or local amendments that affect how electrical work is installed and inspected.

The F17-N rental package supports exam preparation, reference navigation, and electrical topic review. Licensing approval, employment authorization, contractor status, and journeyman recognition are controlled by the applicable licensing authority. Students should follow the requirements of the authority that governs the license or credential they are pursuing.

Reference Books

• NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition
  Included Rental Book: The primary code reference for this package. The 2014 NEC Handbook supports electrical code study with NEC requirements, explanatory material, definitions, tables, wiring method rules, conductor requirements, grounding and bonding provisions, service and feeder rules, branch-circuit requirements, overcurrent protection requirements, motor requirements, generator requirements, control device requirements, and electrical safety provisions.
• Ugly's Electrical References
  Included Rental Book: A practical electrical reference used for formulas, conversions, tables, diagrams, and quick electrical information. This book supports students working through calculations, field-style electrical questions, and common electrical reference needs during exam preparation.

The included rental books are highlighted and tabbed. This helps students begin studying with organized reference materials and supports faster code navigation during practice. Students should still spend time learning the tab locations, highlighted sections, article structure, index, tables, and calculation resources so the books become familiar before the exam.

The NEC Handbook should be treated as the main code reference for preparation. Ugly's Electrical References should be used as a supporting reference for formulas, conversions, electrical values, and quick-reference information. Together, the books help students prepare for both code-based questions and calculation-style questions.

Test Information and Study Materials

National standard journeyman electrician exam preparation should focus on applying the 2014 NEC to electrical installations. Students should study electrical theory, definitions, calculations, services, feeders, branch circuits, conductors, wiring methods, equipment, devices, control devices, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, motors, generators, special occupancies, and special equipment.

General knowledge may include electrical theory, code definitions, common electrical terms, plan reading, basic load calculations, and safety concepts. Students should be able to identify important details in a question, such as voltage, phase, conductor type, equipment rating, installation location, load type, and occupancy condition. These details help determine which code section or table applies.

Service and feeder topics should be studied carefully. Students may need to work with service conductors, service disconnects, grounding electrode systems, bonding, feeder sizing, panelboards, overcurrent protection, and load calculations. These questions may require both code navigation and calculation skills.

Branch-circuit and conductor topics may include conductor sizing, circuit ratings, required outlets, receptacle placement, lighting outlets, GFCI protection, AFCI protection, overcurrent protection, equipment grounding, voltage limitations, and appliance circuits. These topics are common in electrical work and should be reviewed thoroughly.

Wiring methods and materials are a major part of journeyman electrical exam preparation. Students should review cables, raceways, boxes, fittings, cabinets, panelboards, switchboards, securing and supporting rules, conductor fill, box fill, protection from physical damage, underground installations, wet and damp locations, flexible cords, and common wiring systems. Many exam questions depend on details such as location, conductor type, raceway size, number of conductors, or environmental condition.

Equipment, devices, and control devices should also be included in the study routine. Students should review luminaires, receptacles, switches, disconnects, controllers, appliances, utilization equipment, heating and cooling equipment, and general installation requirements. These topics often require careful code reading because similar devices may have different installation rules depending on the location and use.

Motors and generators should be studied with attention to conductor sizing, overload protection, short-circuit and ground-fault protection, disconnecting means, controller requirements, motor full-load current tables, generator installation requirements, transfer equipment concepts, grounding, bonding, and related safety provisions. These topics may require the use of multiple NEC sections or tables.

Special occupancies, special equipment, and special conditions may involve swimming pools and similar installations, mobile home and RV parks, data processing equipment, emergency systems, signaling systems, fire alarm systems, and other installations with additional rules. Students should not overlook these areas because they can represent a meaningful part of the exam outline.

Because the package includes 6 months of course access, students can build a steady study schedule instead of cramming. A strong routine may include reviewing one topic at a time, practicing reference lookup, completing practice questions, reviewing missed answers, and returning to weak areas. Repetition helps students remember where information is located and improves confidence with the books.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps students prepare for the ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician F17-N exam with a rental package that combines organized reference books and online course access. The package supports students who want a structured approach to studying the 2014 NEC Handbook, reviewing journeyman electrician topics, and practicing open book reference navigation.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books help students move through the references more efficiently during study. The online course supports the process by guiding students through important electrical topics, helping them build a study routine, and reinforcing the skills needed for code-based exam questions. Students can use the 6 months of course access to review lessons, revisit difficult subjects, and practice at a steady pace.

For students with field experience, this package helps connect hands-on electrical knowledge to exam-style code questions. For students newer to exam preparation, the package provides structure so the NEC Handbook and supporting reference feel more manageable. The goal is to help students become more organized, more confident, and more comfortable using their references.

1 Exam Prep supports students through trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure. This package does not guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, employment, or exam outcome, but it gives students a more organized way to prepare for the ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician F17-N exam.

FAQ Section

What is included in the ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician F17-N Books & Courses Rental Package?

This package includes rental access to NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition and Ugly's Electrical References, along with 6 months of course access. The rental books are highlighted and tabbed.

What is the package price?

The package price is $790.

Is there a refundable deposit?

Yes. The refundable deposit is $300.

How much is due today?

The total due today is $1090, which includes the $790 package price and the $300 refundable deposit.

How long does it take to receive the rental package?

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The books included in this rental package are highlighted and tabbed to support faster study and reference navigation.

What references are included with this package?

This package includes NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2014 Edition and Ugly's Electrical References as rental books.

Is the ICC National Standard Journeyman Electrician F17-N exam open book?

Yes. The F17-N National Standard Journeyman Electrician exam is an open book test. Students should prepare with the approved references and follow current exam rules for books, tabs, highlighting, and testing procedures.

Who should use this rental package?

This rental package is useful for journeyman electrician candidates, apprentices, helpers, maintenance professionals, electrical contractors, and students preparing for a national standard electrical exam based on the 2014 NEC.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass the exam?

No. This package supports exam preparation through rental books, course access, organized study guidance, and reference-navigation practice, but it does not guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, employment, or any specific exam outcome.