Rhode Island electrician exam prep
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training and its Board of Examiners of Electricians license electricians statewide, from the Certificate B (Class B) journeyperson to the Certificate A (Class A) electrical contractor, and write and give their own exams: 80 questions in 4 hours, on the 2023 NEC (the Rhode Island Electrical Code since December 1, 2025), closed book by rule unless the Board permits otherwise, and you need 70%. No content outline is published.
Electrical Contractor (Certificate A / Class A)
Certificate A Electrical Contractor exam (area counts are our blueprint): 80 scored, 240 min
Rhode Island Certificate A (Class A) Electrical Contractor exam, written and given by the Department of Labor and Training: 80 questions in 4 hours on the 2023 NEC (the Rhode Island Electrical Code) and general trade knowledge, closed book by rule, 70% to pass.
Journeyperson Electrician (Certificate B / Class B)
Certificate B Journeyperson exam (area counts are our blueprint): 80 scored, 240 min
Rhode Island Certificate B (Class B) Journeyperson Electrician exam, written and given by the Department of Labor and Training: 80 questions in 4 hours on the 2023 NEC (the Rhode Island Electrical Code) and general trade knowledge, closed book by rule, 70% to pass.
Licensing is run by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training — Board of Examiners of Electricians; exams are delivered by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.