Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician Part 1 Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician Part 1 Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

If you’re preparing for the Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician Part 1 exam, speed matters. Not just what you know—but how fast you can find it under exam pressure. This highlighted and tabbed book package is built for open-book testing: organized for quick navigation, cleaner lookups, and less time flipping through pages when every minute counts.

Massachusetts uses a two-part, computer-based, open-book exam process administered through PSI. Part 1 focuses heavily on code-based knowledge and practical code application across core electrical topics. The right references—prepared the right way—can make your study sessions more productive and your exam-day workflow smoother. (This package includes the two code references you listed: the NEC and NFPA 72.)

Because Massachusetts allows you to bring specific references into the testing center for use during the exam, your books become tools—not just study materials. Tabs support faster “where is it?” searches, and clean highlighting helps your eyes land on the rule, exception, definition, or table you need without rereading entire sections.

What You Get

• Highlighted & Tabbed Codebooks: Your included references are prepared to support faster navigation and easier review.
• Exam-Day Friendly Organization: Massachusetts allows tabbed and highlighted references (within exam rules), so the goal is to help you locate key code sections efficiently.
• Study-Ready Setup: Use the same layout while studying that you’ll rely on during the open-book exam so your “find it fast” habits are built ahead of time.

Exam Details

Massachusetts electrician examinations are administered by PSI and are described as open-book, computer generated, and two-part. You must pass both parts to obtain licensure. 

For the Journeyman Electrician, Part 1, the candidate bulletin lists:

• Number of Questions: 80 
• Time Allowed: 180 minutes 
• Passing Requirement: 70% 

The bulletin also provides a Part 1 content outline by subject area. Topics listed include (among others) general knowledge, services, grounding and bonding, wiring methods and devices, overcurrent protection, alarm systems, photovoltaics, and energy storage systems. 

Open Book Test

The Massachusetts candidate bulletin states the examinations are OPEN-BOOK, computer generated, and two-part. 

The bulletin also explains what can be brought into the exam area as aids, including the code book and other listed documents, and it addresses how those materials may be prepared. For example, it specifies the National Electrical Code codebook may be tabbed or un-tabbed and may contain highlighted and/or underlined sections of the original text. 

NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) is also explicitly listed as an allowed reference in the examination center, likewise described as being allowed in tabbed or un-tabbed form and containing highlighted and/or underlined sections of the original text. 

In addition, the bulletin includes important reminders about exam room compliance—such as removing loose papers that are not part of an allowable bound reference—and limiting writing during the exam to PSI-provided scrap paper. 

Licensing Steps

Massachusetts candidates are eligible for the two-part examination when their application and supporting documentation are approved, and the bulletin notes that the Board contracted with PSI to process applications and conduct examinations. 

While every applicant’s path can differ based on experience and documentation, the PSI bulletin lays out the general flow you can expect:

1. Complete the online application process: The bulletin describes applying online and uploading required documentation as part of the process. 
2. Submit required education documentation: For journeyman applicants, the bulletin lists a high school diploma and a 600-hour journeyman curriculum as part of the education documentation. 
3. Submit required work experience documentation: For journeyman applicants, the bulletin lists 4 years with 8,000 hours. 
4. Complete additional required items: The bulletin describes a CORI authorization process and references additional documentation requirements within the online application steps. 
5. Schedule and take the exam through PSI after approval: The bulletin describes PSI’s role in notifying candidates and conducting examinations once approved. 

This product is focused on the open-book reference side of Part 1 preparation—helping you build a better code-navigation workflow and reduce time spent searching during both study sessions and exam day.

State Requirements

The candidate bulletin states that candidates must have the required work requirement and education to be approved for examination by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians, and that eligibility for the two-part exam occurs when the application and supporting documentation are approved. 

Within the online application “vital items” list, the bulletin outlines education and work experience documentation expectations for journeyman applicants, including:

• Education documentation (Journeyman): high school diploma and 600 hours of journeyman curriculum 
• Work experience documentation (Journeyman): 4 years with 8,000 hours.

Because Massachusetts updates and administers licensing through formal application review, it’s smart to align your study plan with your exam schedule. Once you have your testing window, your best return comes from practicing real exam behaviors: quick lookups, strong index use, and efficient table navigation.

Reference Books

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2023
  The NEC is a core reference used for code-based electrical installation requirements. Massachusetts allows a tabbed or un-tabbed code book with highlighted/underlined original text as an exam aid. 
• NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code, 2022
  NFPA 72 is listed in the candidate bulletin reference list and is identified as an allowed exam-center reference (tabbed or un-tabbed, with highlighted/underlined original text). 

Test Information and Study Materials

Open-book exams reward two skills at the same time: electrical knowledge and reference-book navigation. Part 1 has a defined time limit (180 minutes) and a substantial number of questions (80). That means you can’t afford to “re-learn” your book layout during the exam—you want your tabs, highlighting patterns, and personal search routines to be second nature.

Here are practical ways to use this package effectively while preparing for the Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician Part 1 exam:

• Build a repeatable lookup routine: When you miss a question in practice, don’t just note the right answer—force yourself to locate the exact NEC article/section, exception, or table that supports it. Repeat until your hands know where to go.
• Practice tables like they’re a separate subject: Many candidates lose time in ampacity, conduit fill, box fill, and calculation tables. Tabs help you reach the right chapter fast, but your speed comes from familiarity with table structure and footnotes.
• Train with “exam timing” blocks: Set aside timed sessions where you answer questions with the books open, then review. The goal is reducing lookup time without sacrificing accuracy.
• Use NFPA 72 intentionally: Alarm systems appear in the Journeyman Part 1 outline, and NFPA 72 is an allowed exam reference. Build comfort navigating chapters, definitions, and key requirements you expect to reference under pressure. 
• Keep your materials exam-compliant: The candidate bulletin describes specific expectations for what can be brought into the exam area and how materials must be prepared. Treat your references like “exam equipment” from day one so you’re not scrambling at the last moment.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports trade professionals with preparation that’s built around how licensing exams actually work—especially open-book exams where navigation and time management matter as much as technical understanding. With a highlighted and tabbed reference setup, your study time becomes more targeted: you spend less time hunting for sections and more time understanding how the code is organized and applied.

This package is designed to help you:

• Study with structure: A well-organized reference encourages consistent practice habits—locate, confirm, apply—so you build confidence through repetition.
• Improve code navigation: Tabs and visual cues help you move through chapters, articles, and key topics faster, supporting the real-world pace required by timed exams.
• Prepare the way you’ll test: Massachusetts describes an open-book testing environment. Training with your references the same way you’ll use them on exam day reduces friction and improves focus. 
• Stay practical and trade-focused: The goal is not memorizing every line—it’s developing reliable habits for finding authoritative answers and applying them correctly, even under pressure.

FAQ

Is the Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician exam open book?

Yes. The PSI candidate bulletin states that the examinations are open-book, computer generated, and two-part. 

What part of the exam is this package meant for?

This package is built for Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician Part 1 preparation and open-book reference use. The candidate bulletin lists Part 1 as 80 questions with 180 minutes allowed. 

How many questions are on Journeyman Electrician Part 1, and how long do I have?

The bulletin lists Part 1 as 80 questions with 180 minutes allowed. 

What score is required to pass Journeyman Electrician Part 1?

The bulletin lists 70% as the required passing percentage for Part 1. 

Are the NEC and NFPA 72 allowed in the exam center?

The PSI candidate bulletin includes both the National Electrical Code and NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) in the reference list and identifies them among the references allowed in the examination center. 

Are tabs and highlighting allowed on Massachusetts electrician exam references?

The bulletin describes the code book and NFPA 72 as allowed whether tabbed or un-tabbed and containing highlighted and/or underlined sections of the original text. 

Does this package include Massachusetts amendments or other state documents?

This package includes the two references you listed: the NEC and NFPA 72. Massachusetts may allow additional documents as exam aids (such as state amendments and other listed materials), so review your candidate bulletin and exam requirements to determine what else you plan to bring. 

What topics are covered on Journeyman Electrician Part 1?

The candidate bulletin provides a subject-area outline for Journeyman Electrician Part 1, including items such as services, grounding and bonding, wiring methods and devices, overcurrent protection, alarm systems, photovoltaics, and energy storage systems (among others). 

How do I use these books to study effectively for an open-book exam?

Use them the way you’ll use them on exam day: practice timed lookups, learn where common tables live, and train yourself to confirm answers by finding the exact code section or table that supports your choice. Tabs help you arrive faster; repetition helps you stay accurate.

Do I have to pass both parts of the Massachusetts journeyman exam to become licensed?

Yes. The bulletin states the exam is two-part and you are required to pass both parts to obtain licensure.