Wyoming Journeyman Electrician (ICC - 385_WY) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Preparing for the Wyoming Journeyman Electrician exam (ICC 385_WY) means doing two things well: understanding how the National Electrical Code is organized, and being able to find what you need quickly under a timed, open-book format. This Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is built around the references you listed—designed to help you study with less page-flipping, faster lookups, and more confidence when you’re working through code-based questions.

Wyoming adopts the National Electrical Code without modification, and the journeyman exam is based on the current NEC. The exam content outline puts heavy emphasis on real-world electrical work: services and service equipment, branch circuits, wiring methods, devices, and special occupancies—plus the definitions and calculations that drive correct code application. That’s why an organized, tabbed code book (and a fast electrical reference for fundamentals) can make your prep feel more straightforward and your test-day pacing more controlled.

Whether you’re coming out of an apprenticeship program, documenting field experience, or taking the next step toward working as a licensed journeyman in Wyoming, this package supports the skill the exam expects: making the right code decision in the moment—backed by accurate code navigation.

Exam Details

• Exam: 385 Wyoming Journeyman Electrician (ICC 385_WY)
• Number of Questions: 80 multiple-choice questions
• Time Limit: 4 hours
• Book Status: Open book
• Testing Provider: Pearson VUE (ICC Contractor/Trades program)
• Exam Fee (Pearson VUE): $115

The ICC Wyoming Electrical Contractor/Trades bulletin lists the 385_WY content areas and weightings as follows:

• General Knowledge — 5%
• Services and Service Equipment — 9%
• Feeders — 3%
• Branch Circuits and Conductors — 15%
• Wiring Methods and Materials — 21%
• Equipment and Devices — 10%
• Control Devices — 3%
• Motors and Generators — 5%
• Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions — 9%

These categories are exactly why your code book organization matters: a single exam can move from service calculations to GFCI/AFCI rules to wiring methods and clearances—often in back-to-back questions. Your prep should mirror that reality by building “repeatable paths” to the NEC sections you use most.

Open Book Test

The 385_WY exam is listed as open book with an 80-question, 4-hour format. Open book is an advantage only if you already know how to use your references. Many candidates lose time by searching for everything instead of recognizing what the question is testing and going straight to the right code location.

A strong open-book strategy for 385_WY looks like this:

• Read for the “trigger” first: identify whether it’s a service question, a branch circuit/outlet question, a wiring method question, or a device question before you ever open the book.
• Navigate, then confirm: go directly to the correct NEC area and confirm the exact requirement that answers the scenario.
• Keep your pace consistent: some questions will be quick, some will require verification. Staying organized prevents one question from stealing time from five others.

The ICC bulletin also notes that the NEC Handbook (hardcover) is allowed during the exam. The handbook contains explanatory material in addition to code provisions, but the exam itself is based only on the code provisions. That’s an important prep mindset: use the handbook’s layout and added commentary to improve understanding during study, while still practicing how to land on the actual enforceable code language quickly.

Licensing Steps

Wyoming’s ICC bulletin explains that candidates must first make a license application with the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety before scheduling a Contractor/Trades exam. If your application is satisfactory, ICC is notified of your eligibility to test, and then you can schedule your exam through Pearson VUE.

While each applicant’s documentation can differ, a typical journeyman pathway often follows this order:

1. Meet the exam qualifications (work experience and required classroom instruction).
2. Submit your exam application through Wyoming’s electrical licensing process and upload the required documents within the application.
3. Receive eligibility approval so ICC can authorize exam scheduling.
4. Schedule and take the ICC 385_WY exam through Pearson VUE.
5. After passing, upload your pass letter into your eLicense portal account and complete the licensing payment step listed by Wyoming.

This book package supports the part you control most: preparing for the exam by improving how quickly you can locate and apply NEC rules across the published content areas.

State Requirements

Wyoming’s electrical licensing information lists the qualifications to take the Wyoming Journeyman electrician’s exam. To qualify, an applicant must present evidence of:

• 4 years (8,000 hours) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry, and
• 144 hours per year (576 hours total over four years) of successfully completed electrically related classroom instruction obtained through a Department of Labor approved electrical apprenticeship training program.

Wyoming also describes expectations for the work history submitted for journeyman qualification, including experience in planning and laying out work and NEC-related experience under the direct supervision of a qualifying electrician for a licensed electrical contractor, with experience across residential, commercial, and industrial categories (and limits on concentrating all hours in only one category).

Employment status matters as well. Wyoming states that any Journeyman Electrician performing electrical work in the state must be employed at all times by an Electrical Contractor who carries a current Wyoming Electrical Contractor’s license.

After you pass the exam, Wyoming’s licensing information states that you will upload your pass letter into your eLicense portal account and pay an initial license fee of $100.00.

To maintain the license, Wyoming states the journeyman electrician’s license is valid for 3 years, renewing on January 1st of every 3rd year, with a $50.00 renewal fee. Wyoming also requires at least 16 hours of approved update education prior to renewing, with at least 8 of the 16 hours from a course that specifically covers the National Electrical Code.

Reference Books

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• National Electrical Code Handbook, 2023
  Your primary code reference for studying and navigating the NEC. The handbook includes the NEC code provisions along with additional explanatory material. For exam prep, focus on building speed locating the code provisions that answer the question—especially across services, branch circuits, wiring methods, and special occupancies.
• Ugly's Electrical References
  A compact, field-friendly electrical reference used to support fundamentals and quick confirmations during study. It’s especially helpful when you want a fast check on electrical basics that connect back to code decisions and calculations.

Test Information and Study Materials

The 385_WY exam is a multiple-choice test delivered through Pearson VUE under ICC’s Contractor/Trades program. Your best results come from preparation that matches the content weighting. In other words: don’t study every topic equally—study them in proportion to how often they appear.

Here’s how to turn the published outline into practical, high-impact study sessions using the 2023 NEC Handbook and Ugly’s:

• Wiring Methods and Materials (21%)
  This is the largest slice of the exam, and it’s also one of the most “scenario-driven” areas. Practice recognizing what the question is really testing—raceway type, installation requirements, underground methods, boxes/enclosures, clearances/guarding, or cord/cable usage. Train yourself to find the controlling NEC rule quickly, then confirm any constraints or exceptions before you answer.
• Branch Circuits and Conductors (15%)
  Expect a steady mix of branch circuit calculations, overcurrent protection, conductor questions, and outlet/GFCI/AFCI requirements. Many misses here come from overlooking one condition (location, equipment type, required protection, or what the question is asking you to size). Study by practicing questions that force you to identify the condition first, then verify the correct NEC requirement.
• Equipment and Devices (10%)
  Devices are common, and the questions can be deceptively simple. Treat this section as a speed opportunity: build familiarity with where device rules are located and how they’re referenced. The faster you can confirm the correct requirement for receptacles, switches, luminaires, and utilization equipment, the more time you’ll have for the tougher wiring method and service questions.
• Services and Service Equipment (9%)
  Service questions often include fault current concepts, service load calculations, conductors, transformers, grounding and bonding, and temporary service wiring. When studying, practice translating the scenario into a code topic. Don’t just read—work problems that force you to navigate services consistently and confirm the rule that matches the question wording.
• Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions (9%)
  These questions reward careful reading. “Special” topics can change the answer quickly if you miss a location detail or equipment condition. Practice spotting the key clue (pool environment, dwelling unit requirement, data processing, RV/mobile home considerations, emergency/signaling/fire alarm references) and then verifying the correct NEC requirement.
• General Knowledge (5%), Motors and Generators (5%), Control Devices (3%), Feeders (3%)
  These areas still matter, but study them strategically: build a reliable “lookup routine” so you can confirm answers without losing time. Ugly’s can help you keep fundamentals sharp during prep, but the NEC Handbook should remain your anchor for code-driven questions.

A practice method that builds speed: when you miss a question, write down the exact NEC location you used to confirm the correct answer. Later in the week, find that same location again without notes. That repetition creates navigation confidence—one of the biggest advantages you can build for an open-book exam.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports your Wyoming Journeyman Electrician goal by helping you prepare in a way that matches how the 385_WY exam is designed: timed, code-driven, and focused on real electrical installation decisions.

• Organized study guidance: We encourage preparation aligned to the published content outline so you spend the most time where the exam spends the most questions.
• Trade-focused review: The 385_WY exam tests practical competency—services, branch circuits, wiring methods, devices, and special conditions. Our approach keeps your prep centered on code application, not random memorization.
• Practice-oriented preparation: Open-book exams reward candidates who practice finding answers in the code. Consistent practice helps you build speed, accuracy, and calm decision-making under time pressure.
• Reference navigation when it counts: Highlighted and tabbed references support faster lookups, smoother review sessions, and more consistent performance across timed practice sets.
• Confidence-building structure: A steady routine—review, practice, correct using the code—builds confidence without overcomplicating your schedule.

FAQ

Which exam is this book package for?

This package is for the Wyoming Journeyman Electrician exam, ICC 385_WY.

Is the 385_WY exam open book?

Yes. The ICC bulletin lists 385_WY as an open book exam with a 4-hour time limit.

How many questions are on the Wyoming Journeyman Electrician exam?

The ICC bulletin lists 80 multiple-choice questions for the 385_WY exam.

How much is the 385_WY exam fee?

The ICC bulletin lists the Pearson VUE exam fee as $115 for 385_WY.

Is the NEC Handbook allowed during the exam?

Yes. The ICC bulletin states the NEC Handbook (hardcover) is allowed during the exam, and notes that while the handbook contains explanatory material, the exam is based on the code provisions.

Do I apply with Wyoming before I can schedule the ICC exam?

Yes. The ICC bulletin states you must first make a license application with the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety before scheduling an ICC Contractor/Trades examination. After approval, ICC is notified of your eligibility to test.

What are the qualification requirements to take the journeyman exam in Wyoming?

Wyoming’s licensing information states that an applicant must present evidence of 4 years (8,000 hours) of work experience and 576 hours of electrically related classroom instruction obtained through a Department of Labor approved electrical apprenticeship training program.

What are the renewal and continuing education requirements for a Wyoming journeyman license?

Wyoming’s licensing information states the journeyman license is valid for 3 years, renewing on January 1st of every 3rd year, with a $50 renewal fee. It also requires at least 16 hours of approved update education prior to renewal, with at least 8 hours covering the National Electrical Code.

Why do highlighted and tabbed books help on a timed open-book exam?

Open-book exams are still timed. Tabs help you reach the right NEC area faster, and highlighting helps you scan and confirm key requirements more efficiently—supporting stronger pacing across all 80 questions.