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Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians

Main Office

Board of State Examiners of Electricians
1000 Washington Street, Suite 710
Boston, Massachusetts 02118-6100

Email Address

Electricians.Board
@state.ma.us

Telephone Number

617-727-9931

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National Electrical Code
National Fire Alarm Code
Massachusetts Electrical Code
Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management, Basic 11th Edition
Code of Federal Regulations Title 29 (OSHA) 1926

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237 CMR 12.00-23.– Rules and Regulations of the Board of State Examiners and Electricians
General Laws of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Inspection of Buildings, Inspection and Regulation of, and Licenses for, Buildings, Elevators and Cinenematograhs
Massachusetts Lien LAw, Liens on Buildings and Land

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Massachusetts Overtime or Minimum Wage Law

Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law
Massachusetts State Unemployment Law
MGL Chapter 141, Supervision of Electricians

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Massachusetts Master Electrician Exam, Part 1

  • Part 1 of the test consists of 80 questions.

  • You have 4 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center
  1. National Electrical Code
  2. National Fire Alarm Code
  3. Massachusetts Electrical Code
Subject Area
Number of Questions
State Specific Electrical Requirements
4
General Knowledge
6
Services
11
Grounding and Bonding
10
Wiring Methods and Devices
15
Motors
7
Transformers
1
Low-Voltage Distribution
2
Special Occupancies and Equipment
10
Overcurrent Protection
6
Lighting
2
Alarm Systems
6
Total
80
Massachusetts Master Electrician Exam, Part 2

  • Part 2 of the test consists of 50 questions.

  • You have 2 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center
  1. Contractors’ Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 11th Edition
  2. Rules and Regulations of the Board of State Examiners and Electricians
  3. General Laws of Massachusetts
  4. Massachusetts Inspection of Buildings, Inspection and Regulation of, and Licenses for, Buildings, Elevators and Cinematographs
  5. Massachusetts Lien Law, Liens on Buildings and Land
  6. Massachusetts Overtime or Minimum Wage Law
  7. Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law
  8. Massachusetts State Unemployment Law
  9. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)

Subject Area
Number of Questions
Massachusetts Licensing
16
Estimating and Bidding
4
Lien Law
1
Financial Management
3
Tax Laws
3
Labor Laws
3
Project Management
3
Contracts
6
Business Organization
2
Risk Management
4
Environmental and Safety
5
Total
50
Massachusetts Journeyman Exam, Part 1

  • Part 1 of the test consists of 70 questions.

  • You have 3 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center
  1. National Electrical Code
  2. National Fire Alarm Code

Subject Area
Number of Questions
General Knowledge
8
Services
11
Grounding and Bonding
7
Wiring Methods and Devices
18
Motors
4
Transformers
1
Low-Voltage Distribution
2
Special Occupancies and Equipment
5
Overcurrent Protection
6
Lighting
2
Alarm Systems
6
Total
70
Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician Exam, Part 2

  • Part 2 of the test consists of 30 questions.

  • You have 1 hour to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center
  1. Massachusetts Electrical Code
  2. Rules and Regulations of the Board of State Examiners and Electricians
  3. MGL Chapter 141, Supervision of Electricians
  4. National Electrical Code
Subject Area
Number of Questions
Circuit Calculations (Ohm’s Law)
5
Electrical Schematics and Plans
5
Materials and Components
6
Troubleshooting and Testing
6
Massachusetts Amendments
6
Licensing Laws and Regulations
2
Total
30
Massachusetts Systems Contractor Exam, Part 1

  • Part 1 of the test consists of 70 questions.

  • You have 3 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center
  1. National Electrical Code
  2. National Fire Alarm Code
  3. Massachusetts Electrical Code

Subject Area
Number of Questions
General Electric and Electronic Theory and Knowledge
9
NEC Alarm Requirements
15
Intrusion Detection and Notification
15
Fire Detection and Notification
31
Total
70
Massachusetts Systems Contractor Exam, Part 2

  • Part 2 of the test consists of 50 questions.

  • You have 2 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center
  1. Contractors’ Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 11th Edition
  2. Rules and Regulations of the Board of State Examiners and Electricians
  3. General Laws of Massachusetts
  4. Massachusetts Inspection of Buildings, Inspection and Regulation of, and Licenses for, Buildings, Elevators and Cinematographs
  5. Massachusetts Lien Law, Liens on Buildings and Land
  6. Massachusetts Overtime or Minimum Wage Law
  7. Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law
  8. Massachusetts State Unemployment Law
  9. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)

Subject Area
Number of Questions
Massachusetts Licensing
16
Estimating and Bidding
4
Lien Law
1
Financial Management
3
Tax Laws
3
Labor Laws
3
Project Management
3
Contracts
6
Business Organization
2
Risk Management
4
Environmental and Safety
5
Total
50
Massachusetts Systems Technician Exam, Part 1

  • Part 1 of the test consists of 50 questions.

  • You have 2 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center
  1. National Electrical Code
  2. National Fire Alarm Code
Subject Area
Number of Questions
NEC Alarm Requirements
20
Fire Detection and Notification
30
Total
50
Massachusetts Systems Technician Exam, Part 2

  • Part 2 of the test consists of 30 questions.

  • You have 1 hour to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center
  1. Massachusetts Electrical Code
  2. Rules and Regulations of the Board of State Examiners and Electricians
  3. National Electrical Code
  4. MGL Chapter 141, Supervision of Electricians
Subject Area
Number of Questions
Circuit Calculations (Ohm’s Law)
6
Electrical Schematics and Plans
6
Materials and Components
8
Troubleshooting and Testing
8
Licensing Laws and Regulations
2
Total
30