One exam, 80 questions
You need 75% overall. These are the question counts Prov publishes for this exam, and our full-length practice exam draws from each area in the same proportions.
Alabama Electrical Journeyman exam
80 scored · 240 min- Lighting3
- Low Voltage2
- Motors6
- Electrical Power2
- Special Occupancies and Equipment6
- Raceways and Boxes10
- Conductors and Cables10
- Grounding and Bonding8
- Service, Feeders, and Branch Circuits9
- General Electrical Knowledge10
- Illuminated Signs2
- Overcurrent Protection5
- Safety Information5
- Fire Detection and Alarm Systems2
Moving to the 2026 NEC on January 1, 2027
The October 31, 2026 bulletin lists the 2023 NEC, and the Board has voted to test on the 2026 NEC from January 1, 2027. Our NEC questions are checked against both editions and show a citation for each. Rules that changed between them, like these, are not in the pool, so study them in the edition you will test on.
| Topic | 2023 NEC | 2026 NEC |
|---|---|---|
| Dwelling general lighting load120.41 | 3 VA per ft² | 2 VA per ft² |
| Optional dwelling calculation120.82(B) | First 10 kVA at 100% | First 8 kVA at 100% |
| Load calculationsArticle 120 | Article 220 | Article 120 |
| EV charging load (nameplate, or 7,200 VA with none)120.57 | 220.57 | 120.57 |
| Transformer overcurrent protection450.5 | 450.3 | 450.5 (Table 450.5(B)) |
| Underground installations300.7 | 300.5 | 300.7 |
| Box fill table314.16(B) | Table 314.16(B) | Table 314.16(B)(4) |
| Motor branch-circuit protection table430.52(C)(1) | Table 430.52 | Table 430.52(C)(1) |
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Frequently asked questions
Which code edition is the exam on?+
The October 31, 2026 bulletin lists the 2023 NEC. In June 2026 the Board voted to test on the 2026 NEC starting January 1, 2027, though the bulletin does not mention it yet. Nothing published says whether candidates approved in 2026 who test in 2027 stay on the 2023 edition, so if your date is close to the switch, call the Board at (334) 679-1020.
Is it open book? What can I bring?+
Yes. The listed references are the NEC and the American Electrician's Handbook, 17th edition, and the bulletin says older and newer editions are always permitted. Permanent tabs and pen highlighting are fine. Post-its, handwritten notes, formula sheets and Tom Henry or Kelly indexes are not, and you cannot mark your books during the exam.
How much of the exam comes from the handbook?+
The bulletin does not say. It publishes question counts by content area, not by book. Areas like General Electrical Knowledge, Motors and Electrical Power are the natural home for handbook material, but that is our reading of the area names.
Can I use a calculator?+
The current bulletin does not say. The previous bulletin and Prov's website allow only a simple 4-function calculator, so bring that kind and confirm with Prov at (801) 733-4455 before your exam.
What do I need before I can sit the exam?+
At least 8,000 hours of experience installing electrical wiring and equipment, commercial, industrial or residential. A year of accredited electrical education or an industry-recognized apprenticeship can replace 1,000 hours, up to 2,000 hours. The Board must approve your application first, and the approval lasts two years. The exam fee is $115.
Who gives the exam, and what if I fail?+
Prov gives it at Alabama test centers, at any Prov center nationally, or remotely through Examroom.ai. You get a result when you finish. To retake it you wait 30 days, get new Board approval and pay the fee again.
How often do I renew?+
Every year, before the last day of the quarter in which your license was issued. The license and the renewal fee are each $35.
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