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Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician: 40 State Rules Practice Questions
9 of the 30 questions on Massachusetts Journeyman Part II cover state amendments and licensing rules.
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Sample 1 of 5. Under M.G.L. c. 141, § 3, when does a certificate B (journeyman) license expire?
- On December 31 every year
- On July 31 every third year
- On the licensee’s birthday every second year
- On June 30 every third year
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Answer B: On July 31 every third year. Section 3, clause (8), says each certificate B and certificate D "shall expire on July thirty-first every third year, commencing July thirty-first, nineteen hundred and eighty-nine."
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 141 (Supervision of Electricians), § 3, clause (8). Source text
Sample 2 of 5. Under M.G.L. c. 143, § 3L, when must a person installing electrical wiring or fixtures for hire give notice to the inspector of wires?
- At least ten days before starting the work
- Before starting the work or within five days after starting it
- Within thirty days after completing the work
- Only after the work is completed
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Answer B: Before starting the work or within five days after starting it. Section 3L: no person shall install for hire "without first or within five days after commencing the work giving notice to the inspector of wires," by mailing or delivering the permit application form prepared by the board.
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 143 (Inspection and Regulation of Buildings), § 3L, fourth paragraph. Source text
Sample 3 of 5. Under 237 CMR 14.02, after a total of how many unsuccessful attempts must a candidate repeat the full number of education hours required for licensure?
- Three attempts
- Four attempts
- Ten attempts
- Six attempts
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Answer D: Six attempts. 237 CMR 14.02(3)(e): candidates who have not passed "after a total of six attempts shall be required to repeat the full number of education hours." After three attempts, 14.02(3)(d) requires addressing deficiencies with a Board-approved provider, not repeating all education.
237 CMR 14.00: Examinations for Licensure, 14.02(3)(e). Source text
Sample 4 of 5. Under 237 CMR 18.01, how many apprentices may a journeyman electrician have under his or her direct supervision or employ?
- Two apprentices
- One apprentice
- Three apprentices
- Four apprentices
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Answer B: One apprentice. 237 CMR 18.01(7): "A Journeyman electrician shall have no more than one apprentice under his or her direct supervision or employ." M.G.L. c. 141, § 1 sets the same one-apprentice limit in the master electrician definition.
237 CMR 18.00: Rules Governing Practice, 18.01(7). Source text
Sample 5 of 5. Under Rule 7 of 527 CMR 12.00 (2026 edition), which installations does the code apply to?
- Installations started after January 1, 2026
- Installations completed after July 1, 2026
- Installations for which a permit has been granted after April 24, 2026
- All installations, regardless of permit date, after August 20, 2025
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Answer C: Installations for which a permit has been granted after April 24, 2026. Rule 7: "527 CMR 12.00 shall be effective on all installations for which a permit has been granted subsequent to April 24, 2026." August 20, 2025 is the NFPA Standards Council release date of the adopted NEC text, not the effective date.
527 CMR 12.00: Massachusetts Electrical Code (Amendments), Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, Rule 7. Source text
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What is inside
- 40 Massachusetts-specific questions, each with an explained answer, a legal or regulatory citation, and a link to the source text
- 4 printable 10-question drills; set your own timer, with a suggested 20-minute practice target for each
- Answer sheet and answer key with an explanation for every question
- Part II exam outline from PSI bulletin 493: 30 questions in 60 minutes with 70% (21 correct) to pass, and 9 of those 30 questions are state items
- Open-book routine, source list with check date, and a correction log
- One printable PDF (US Letter, 24 pages), edition 1.0, checked 2026-10-10
Use this module alongside your NEC study materials and the Massachusetts Electrical Code amendments. Massachusetts currently adopts the 2026 NEC, but PSI’s bulletin does not clearly identify when every exam question will reflect that edition. Check the latest PSI bulletin and confirm the permitted reference editions before your exam. The examination is open book under PSI’s reference rules. This practice PDF is a study supplement, not an authorized exam-room reference.
Who it is for
- You are preparing for the Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician exam and want targeted state-rules practice alongside your NEC materials.
- You study the NEC from another source and need the Massachusetts licensing law, Board rules, and 527 CMR 12.00 amendments to go with it.
- You want to drill under time pressure with a printed set, then check every answer against the official text.
Price
US$19, one-time payment. Built to go with the NEC study materials you already use, adding the Massachusetts licensing and regulation practice they leave out.
Edition facts, checked 2026-10-10
- Credential: journeyman electrician’s license (certificate B), issued by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians within the Division of Occupational Licensure. Statute: M.G.L. c. 141, section 3. Source: M.G.L. c. 141, section 3, Board page.
- Exam: PSI bulletin 493, effective 9/30/2026. Open book, in two parts, each scored separately at 70%. Part II (Applied portion) has 30 questions, 60 minutes, and 21 correct to pass. Source: PSI bulletin 493.
- State items: 9 of the 30 Part II questions are Massachusetts Amendments 5 and Licensing Laws and Regulations 4. Source: PSI bulletin 493.
- Code: Massachusetts adopts the 2026 NEC in 527 CMR 12.00, effective on installations for which a permit has been granted subsequent to April 24, 2026, with Massachusetts amendments. Source: 527 CMR 12.00, DFS Massachusetts Electrical Code page.
- Exam item bank: PSI lists the current, adopted edition of the National Electrical codebook. The date the 2026 NEC items enter the item bank was not found. 237 CMR 14.02(2)(b) allows new items seven months from the enforcing date of such Code. Source: PSI bulletin 493, 237 CMR 14.00.
- License term: expires July 31 every third year. Renewal requires 21 clock hours of continuing education in the three-year period. Source: M.G.L. c. 141, section 3, 237 CMR 17.00.
- To apply: 8,000 clock hours of experience in no less than four years, 600 clock hours of classroom instruction, and a 15-hour code-update class. Source: 237 CMR 13.00, Board apply page.
Studying for another state’s exam? The same 40-question state rules practice is available for Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington, each with 5 free sample questions.
Common questions
What is in the Massachusetts rules module?
A focused Massachusetts rules practice supplement: 40 cited questions, 4 drill sets, and the Part II exam outline. Preview five questions above and see the full contents list before you buy.
Which NEC edition does the Massachusetts exam use?
PSI bulletin 493 refers to the current, adopted edition of the National Electrical codebook and prints no year. Massachusetts adopts the 2026 NEC in 527 CMR 12.00, effective for permits granted after April 24, 2026. The date 2026 NEC items enter the exam item bank was not found, so check the bulletin before your exam.
How many Massachusetts rules questions are on the exam?
PSI lists 9 of the 30 Part II questions as state items: Massachusetts Amendments 5 and Licensing Laws and Regulations 4. The bulletin names no separate state category for the other part, so this module makes no claim about it.
Does Massachusetts issue a journeyman license?
Yes. Massachusetts issues the journeyman electrician’s license as certificate B through the Board of State Examiners of Electricians, within the Division of Occupational Licensure.
Does it include NEC practice questions?
It has no NEC base-text questions. It covers Massachusetts law and selected 527 CMR 12.00 amendments. The examination is open book under PSI’s reference rules. This practice PDF is a study supplement, not an authorized exam-room reference. Check the latest PSI bulletin before your test.
How do I get it?
After payment the PDF is available from your order confirmation and your order email. Print it or read it on screen.
How does the timed drill work?
Each printable drill has 10 questions. Set your own 20-minute timer as a suggested practice target. Drill timing follows the Part II pace of 30 questions in 60 minutes, which is 2 minutes per question. PSI gives no separate time limit for the state items.
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Is this affiliated with PSI?
No. Tsai Electro is independent and is not affiliated with PSI, the Board of State Examiners of Electricians, or the Division of Occupational Licensure. These are original questions, not PSI items.
