Massachusetts electrician exam prep
The Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians licenses journeyman (Class B) and master (Class A) electricians. PSI gives the exams at five Massachusetts centers, open book in two parts that are each scored at 70%, on the 2026 NEC as amended by 527 CMR 12.00.
Journeyman Electrician (Class B)
Part 1: 80 scored, 180 min · Part II, Applied: 30 scored, 60 min
Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians Journeyman (Class B) exam (PSI): two open-book parts, 80 questions in 3 hours and a 30-question applied part in 1 hour, 70% required on each part. Questions follow the 2026 NEC as amended by 527 CMR 12.00, plus 237 CMR and MGL c. 141.
Master Electrician (Class A)
Part 1: 90 scored, 240 min · Part II, Business and Law: 50 scored, 120 min
Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians Master (Class A) exam (PSI): two open-book parts, 90 questions in 4 hours and a 50-question Business and Law part in 2 hours, 70% required on each part. Questions follow the 2026 NEC as amended by 527 CMR 12.00, and Massachusetts business, licensing and lien law.
Licensing is run by Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians; exams are delivered by PSI.