Wyoming Low Voltage Sound Technician (ICC - 236_WY) - Books & Courses Rental Package

If you’re preparing for the Wyoming Low Voltage Sound Technician (ICC - 236_WY) exam and want a complete, organized way to study with the right references in your hands, this Books & Courses Rental Package is built for you. You’ll get the core books used for code lookups plus structured online course access—so you can study with direction, practice NEC navigation, and build confidence for a timed, open-book exam.

Sound-system work under 90 volts still requires code-accurate decisions—especially where grounding, sensitive electronic equipment, and circuit classification (Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3) determines what the NEC requires. The 236_WY exam is designed to measure whether you can interpret a scenario, identify the code topic, and confirm the correct requirement efficiently. This package supports that goal by combining the references you’ll depend on with a course structure that trains open-book readiness.

What You Get

Exam Details

• Exam: Wyoming Low Voltage Sound Technician (ICC - 236_WY)
• Number of Questions: 30 multiple-choice questions
• Time Limit: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Book Status: Open book
• Testing Provider: Pearson VUE (ICC Contractor/Trades program)

The published 236_WY outline emphasizes the areas that commonly drive correct answers in sound-system scenarios:

• General Sound Systems: 30%
• Grounding: 17%
• Permanent and Portable Audio Systems: 13%
• Sensitive Electronic Equipment: 17%
• Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Circuits: 23%

This package is designed to keep your study time aligned to that weighting so you spend the most time where the exam spends the most questions.

Open Book Test

The 236_WY exam is listed as an open book exam. That’s an advantage only if you can use your references quickly and with purpose. With 30 questions in 90 minutes, you don’t have time to look up everything from scratch. Your best strategy is a repeatable method:

• Identify the topic fast: sound-system scenario, grounding concept, sensitive equipment consideration, or circuit class rules.
• Confirm in the NEC: go to the governing section quickly and verify what the code requires for the situation described.
• Answer and keep moving: protect your pacing so one question doesn’t consume the time needed for multiple others.

This rental package supports that strategy by keeping the right books in your hands while your course work trains you to use them efficiently under time pressure.

Licensing Steps

Wyoming’s ICC Contractor/Trades testing pathway begins with a state application step before scheduling. In general, the process follows this order:

1. Select the correct low-voltage category tied to sound systems under 90 volts.
2. Document your experience using acceptable verification methods.
3. Submit your license application through the Wyoming electrical licensing process.
4. Receive eligibility approval so ICC can authorize your exam scheduling.
5. Schedule and pass the ICC 236_WY exam through Pearson VUE.
6. Complete final licensing steps after passing through Wyoming’s portal process.

State Requirements

Wyoming lists a low-voltage category connected to sound systems under 90 volts. Wyoming also states that low-voltage technicians must be employed at all times by a low voltage/limited contractor who carries a current Wyoming low voltage/limited contractor’s license.

Reference Books

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2023
  Included Rental Book: Your primary reference for low-voltage installation rules, grounding concepts, circuit classification requirements (Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3), and code-driven decisions tied to sound-system scenarios.
• Ugly's Electrical References
  Included Rental Book: A compact electrical reference used to support fundamentals, quick electrical relationships, and basic concept review that complements NEC-based decision making during study.

Please allow up to 15 business days for book rental package orders. Plan your study schedule accordingly so you have your materials in hand before scheduling your exam date

Test Information and Study Materials

This package combines the books you need with an online prep structure that keeps your study time aligned to what the exam emphasizes. A smart approach for 236_WY is to study in proportion to the outline and practice scenario recognition—because sound-system questions often turn on one key detail (circuit class, grounding intent, installation environment, or sensitive equipment consideration).

• General sound systems (30%): practice interpreting common sound-system installation scenarios and confirming the right NEC requirement efficiently.
• Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 circuits (23%): train circuit-class recognition and learn where to verify the applicable NEC requirements quickly.
• Grounding (17%): build confidence confirming grounding and bonding requirements without over-reading.
• Sensitive electronic equipment (17%): practice scenario questions where protection and correct installation decisions drive the correct answer.
• Permanent and portable audio systems (13%): focus on how the installation context changes what is required and how to confirm the best choice in the code.

Best open-book study habit: when you miss a practice question, write down the NEC location that supports the correct answer, then find it again later without notes. That repetition builds speed—and speed is one of the biggest advantages in a timed open-book exam.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports your Wyoming Low Voltage Sound Technician goal by helping you study with structure, practice with purpose, and build confidence using the NEC the way the exam expects you to use it.

• Organized study guidance: A clear, exam-aligned structure so you stay focused on what matters most.
• Trade-focused review: Prep stays centered on sound-system scenarios, grounding decisions, sensitive equipment considerations, and circuit classification.
• Practice-oriented preparation: You build the habit of confirming answers in the code, improving accuracy and reducing second-guessing.
• Reference navigation when applicable: Open-book exams reward candidates who can find requirements quickly. The course supports repeatable, efficient NEC lookups.
• Confidence-building study structure: Consistent practice plus reliable reference use helps you walk into exam day ready to keep moving.

FAQ

What is included in the Books & Courses Rental Package?

This package includes rental access to the NEC 2023 and Ugly’s Electrical References plus 6 months of course access for exam-focused online preparation.

How long is the course access?

This package includes 6 months of course access.

Which exam is this package for?

This package is for the Wyoming Low Voltage Sound Technician (ICC - 236_WY) exam.

Is the 236_WY exam open book?

Yes. The 236_WY exam is listed as an open book exam.

How many questions are on the 236_WY exam and what is the time limit?

The exam listing shows 30 multiple-choice questions with a 1 hour 30 minute time limit.

What references will I use while studying?

You’ll use the National Electrical Code (NEC), 2023 as your primary code reference and Ugly’s Electrical References as a compact companion for fundamentals and quick lookups.

What is the price for this package?

The course price is $570, plus a $150 refundable deposit, for a total charge of $720.

How does the refundable deposit work?

This package includes a $150 refundable deposit associated with the rental books. The deposit is part of the total $720 charge, and it is refundable based on the rental return process for the included books.