Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician Exam Day: PSI Centers, What to Bring, and Two Parts
What to expect at a PSI center for the Massachusetts Class B exam: the five test sites, ID rules, the books, notes and calculator you may bring, how the two parts are scored, and cancellation rules.
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Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician Exam Day: What to Expect
PSI gives the Massachusetts Journeyman (Class B) exam at its own Massachusetts test centers. These are the rules from the Board's Candidate Information Bulletin, effective September 30, 2026.
Where you test
You must test at a Massachusetts PSI site:
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| Auburn | 48 Sword St, Unit 204, Auburn, MA 01501 |
| Boston | 56 Roland St, Suite 305, Charlestown, MA 02129 |
| Fall River | 218 South Main St, Suite 105, Fall River, MA 02721 (paid parking, cash only) |
| Lawrence | 1 Ballard Way, Suite 104, Lawrence, MA 01843 |
| West Springfield | 1111 Elm Street, Suite 32A, West Springfield, MA 01089 |
Schedule online with PSI or call (855) 834-8745.
Arrive early, with the right ID
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment. If you are late, you may be turned away and lose the exam fee.
Bring one valid, unexpired, government-issued ID with your photo and signature, such as a driver's license, state ID card, passport or passport card, military ID, or green card. The name must match your PSI registration exactly. If it doesn't, you won't be admitted.
What you can bring in
| Allowed | Notes |
|---|---|
| NEC code book | Paperback, ring binder, spiral or loose-leaf; tabbed or untabbed; highlighted or underlined |
| NFPA 72 | Same rules |
| 527 CMR 12.00 (Massachusetts amendments) | Separate document or part of your NEC |
| 237 CMR (Board rules) and the applicable General Laws | Tabbed or untabbed, highlighted |
| Formulas | Written on the blank pages of your code book before the exam |
| Handwritten notes | In the margins of those books, written before the exam |
| Calculator | Silent, battery-operated, non-programmable, non-printing, with no alphabet keys |
Loose papers that are not part of a bound or binder-style book are not allowed. During the exam you may write only on the scrap paper PSI provides.
What stays outside
- No electronic devices except hearing aids.
- No eating, drinking or smoking.
- No copying or sharing exam content. Breaking these rules disqualifies you and can lead to legal action.
Two parts, two scores
The exam is computer-based and comes in two parts:
- Part 1: 80 questions in 180 minutes
- Part II, Applied: 30 questions in 60 minutes
You need 70% on each part, and each part is scored on its own. If you fail one part, you retake only that part within 12 months of your approval.
Pace yourself to the clock you'll actually have. Part 1 averages a little over two minutes per question; Part II averages two. Answer what you know first, then go back for the questions that need a code lookup.
Canceling or rescheduling
Cancel at least two days before your exam (a Monday exam must be canceled by the Saturday before) online or by phone. You must speak to a representative, because a voicemail doesn't count. If you miss your appointment, cancel late, arrive after the start time, or lack proper ID, you forfeit the exam fee.
If severe weather closes a center, PSI tries to contact you and reschedules at no charge. You can check status at (855) 834-8745.
Before you go
Run through both parts on our Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician practice test, and read what is on the exam so you know which areas carry the most questions.
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