Quick answer: Try a free Texas Journeyman Electrician practice test online in 20-question rounds with no sign-up. The page has 70 original questions, each with an explanation and NEC article reference. Use your 2026 NEC to practice code lookups before the separately timed Knowledge and Calculations parts.
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In detail: A useful Texas Journeyman practice test copies the real PSI format: two separately timed parts on the 2026 NEC, 59 NEC Knowledge questions in 130 minutes and 26 Calculations questions in 110 minutes, with a 70% pass line on each part. You can try a free 20-question round on the practice page with no sign-up. Then practice in timed blocks, with your own soft-bound 2026 NEC open beside you.
Format facts last checked October 1, 2026 against the PSI candidate information bulletin for TDLR electricians (updated September 15, 2026).
Check any practice test against the PSI 2026 format
Many free Texas practice tests online still use the format from before March 2025, when the exam was a single part, or still cite the 2023 NEC. Before you spend hours on a question bank, check four things:
| Check | Current Texas Journeyman exam |
|---|---|
| Parts | Two: NEC Knowledge and Calculations, timed separately |
| Length | 59 questions in 130 minutes, then 26 questions in 110 minutes |
| Pass line | 70% on each part, not an average of both |
| Code edition | 2026 NEC, from September 1, 2026 |
A test that gives one combined score can tell you that you passed when you would actually fail the Calculations part. Score each part on its own.
How to use practice tests (a 4-step routine)
- Baseline: take a short untimed set to see which areas you miss. Note the topic area of every wrong answer, not just the score.
- Open-book drills: for every question, find the answer in your own NEC before you check the key. Write down the article, section and table you used. Your score on exam day depends on how fast you can find things, not on memorizing them.
- Timed parts: once your drill accuracy is steady, do full timed parts. Part 1 allows about 2.2 minutes per question and Part 2 about 4.2 minutes per question.
- Review by area: PSI’s real score report lists strengths and weaknesses by area if you fail. Do the same with your practice results, then spend the next week on your two weakest areas.
Set up two recorded practice parts
Use the PSI bulletin updated September 15, 2026 as the starting session card for a Texas Journeyman rehearsal:
| Part | Total items | Included unscored items | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEC Knowledge | 59 | 3 | 130 minutes |
| Calculations | 26 | 2 | 110 minutes |
Each part requires 70% on its scored items. Unused time from the first part does not carry into the next. Recheck the current bulletin before scheduling.
For a rehearsal, label which practice items are scored and which are extra timing items; that distinction is your practice setup, not a claim that you can identify experimental items on the actual exam. Use separate timers and results. Select items that fit the relevant outline. If a practice tool cannot reproduce these settings, record the difference rather than calling it an exact simulation.
Afterward, record where time was lost, which topic needs a fresh drill, and whether the main error was conceptual, lookup, calculation, or reading. Copy the worksheet into your own notes; this does not promise automatic account storage or a pass prediction.
Two-part rehearsal practice
- TX-166: What are the cited Journeyman rehearsal item counts and times?
Answer: NEC Knowledge: 59 items in 130 minutes. Calculations: 26 items in 110 minutes. - TX-166: May you describe a practice tool as an exact simulation if it uses different time limits?
Answer: No. State the difference. - TX-166: Can time saved in the first part be added to the second part?
Answer: No. The cited bulletin does not allow that rollover.
Official references checked October 16, 2026
- PSI Texas Electrician Candidate Information Bulletin, updated September 15, 2026
- TDLR electrician examination information
Try 3 sample questions now
Give yourself 2 minutes per question with your 2026 NEC open, then check the answer. These are original practice questions in the PSI format.
Question 1: NEC Article 100 (Accessible, Readily)
A building owner wants the main disconnect for a small shop placed where an electrician can reach it. Under the NEC definition, which description matches equipment that is readily accessible?
- A. It can be reached quickly for operation or inspection without climbing over or removing obstacles, using tools other than keys, or using a portable ladder
- B. It admits close approach because it is not guarded by locked doors, elevation or other effective means
- C. It is visible from the equipment it controls and not more than 50 ft away
- D. Its operating handle is no higher than 6 ft 7 in above the floor
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Answer: A. Readily accessible is the stricter of the access definitions: ready access must not depend on climbing, moving obstacles, tools (other than keys) or portable ladders. Option B is the old pre-2020 wording of plain ‘accessible (as applied to equipment)’, which today only means the equipment can be reached for operation, renewal and inspection; option C is ‘in sight from’, and option D is a height limit for switch and overcurrent device handles, not a definition. Code reference: NEC Article 100 (Accessible, Readily) (2026 NEC).
Question 2: NEC 210.52(E)(1)
For a new one-family dwelling built at grade level, what is the minimum outdoor receptacle outlet requirement?
- A. One receptacle outlet anywhere on the exterior
- B. At least one receptacle outlet at the front and one at the back, each readily accessible from grade and not more than 6 1/2 ft above grade
- C. One receptacle outlet on each exterior wall, at any height
- D. Outdoor receptacle outlets are required only where a deck or porch is built
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Answer: B. A one-family dwelling at grade needs at least one outdoor receptacle outlet at the front and at the back, readily accessible from grade and not more than 6 1/2 ft above grade. Decks and balconies carry their own separate requirement. Code reference: NEC 210.52(E)(1) (2026 NEC).
Question 3: NEC 110.26(A)(3)
A 7-ft-tall 480-volt switchboard is installed in an electrical room. What is the minimum height of the working space in front of it?
- A. 6 ft
- B. 6 1/2 ft
- C. 7 ft (the height of the equipment)
- D. 8 ft
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Answer: C. The working space must be clear from the floor to a height of 6 1/2 ft or the height of the equipment, whichever is greater. Here the switchboard is 7 ft tall, so 7 ft governs. Code reference: NEC 110.26(A)(3) (2026 NEC).
More with answers: 10 sample questions.
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What the 70 free questions include
The free practice set runs in your browser with no account. Each question has an explanation and the NEC article it is based on. Every question also has a report link, and corrections are listed with dates on the page.
The Texas Journeyman Practice Pack is a one-time payment, with no subscription. The full practice set contains:
- 1,000 questions (the 70 free ones plus 930 more) and 10 full two-part timed mocks. Each mock scores both parts against the 70% pass mark and names any part that scored below 70% on that mock
- step-by-step solutions for the calculation questions
- an open-book lookup path (article, section, table) for each question
- a ranked list of code-book locations to find first (PSI allows only permanent index tabs from the NEC publisher)
- a printable workbook
Our questions are original, written in the PSI two-part format and checked against the 2026 NEC text. Confirm every code location in your own bound 2026 NEC, which is the book you bring into the exam.
Where most candidates lose points
TDLR’s fiscal year 2025 figures show 24.46% of Journeyman NEC Knowledge attempts and 20.56% of Calculations attempts passed. In TDLR’s May 2026 staff report, first-time takers averaged 13.15 of 24 scored points on Calculations, below the 70% line. If your practice scores are close, put the extra hours into calculations first. Our Calculations part guide covers the areas and methods.
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How should I review a Texas Journeyman practice test?
Review the reason for each miss before taking another test. Keep separate notes for a rule you could not find, a calculation you could not finish and a question you misread. The Texas Journeyman practice pack includes timed mocks and worked calculation solutions, so you can move from a missed question to the step that needs practice.
Source: Product contents
A study routine to try
- Write the question topic and the reason you missed it.
- Find the cited rule in your own code book and explain your answer in a sentence.
- Repeat that topic before trying a different mock. Keep the original result so you can compare your reasoning.
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Review the current product and access terms
Should I choose a workbook or an online practice pack?
Choose by how you plan to study. A workbook lets you work through chapters and written calculations; the separate online practice pack describes timed mocks and topic results. The Texas Journeyman book and practice pack have their own product descriptions. Compare both before deciding whether you need either or both.
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A study routine to try
- Write down whether you need chapter review, timed practice or both.
- Read the contents of each product separately.
- Start with the format that addresses the gap you have identified.
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Review the current product and access terms
What should I check after a study session before buying a membership?
Use your own study notes to name the help you need next: a concept to review, a calculation to practice or a reference to find. Then check whether the current membership offer includes material for that task. Your notes identify a need; they do not establish what any paid plan provides.
Offer details: Current membership offer. The study checklist below is our suggestion.
A study checklist to try
- Keep a dated note of the topic or reference that stopped your own study session.
- Choose one task to work on next and list what material you already have.
- Read the current membership contents and access terms before deciding whether to buy.
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Review the current membership offer
Is there a free Texas Journeyman Electrician practice test?
Yes. Our Texas Journeyman practice offers 70 free questions in rounds of 20, with no sign-up, each with an explanation and an NEC article reference. Check that any free test you use follows the two-part 2026 format.
Are practice test questions the same as the real exam?
No. Real PSI questions are confidential. Good practice questions copy the format, topic areas and code edition, so you build speed with the book rather than memorizing answers.
What score should I get on practice tests before booking?
Aim to score well above 70% on each part separately, under real time limits, using only your soft-bound NEC. A score just over 70% leaves no margin for exam-day nerves.
Is there a Texas Journeyman practice test PDF?
The practice pack includes a printable workbook. A PDF is fine for drills, but time yourself in a browser or with a timer too, because pacing is part of the exam.
Do I need the 2026 NEC for practice?
Yes. Texas exams are referenced to the 2026 NEC from September 1, 2026, and some sections moved between editions. Practicing with an older book teaches you the wrong page locations.
How many questions are in the free Texas Journeyman practice test?
There are 70 free questions, available in rounds of 20 with no sign-up. Each question includes an explanation and the 2026 NEC article it is based on. The real PSI exam has 59 NEC Knowledge questions in 130 minutes and 26 Calculations questions in 110 minutes, per the PSI candidate information bulletin updated September 15, 2026.
Can I take the Texas Journeyman practice test online?
Yes. You can take 20 free Texas Journeyman Electrician practice questions per round in your browser without signing up. These are practice questions, not the official PSI licensing exam.
Should I erase the first score?
Keep it. A dated first attempt gives you something concrete to compare with your later work.
What does this practice pack provide?
Timed two-part mocks, topic results and worked calculation solutions. Review the product description before choosing a pack.
Does the book purchase automatically include the paid practice pack?
Do not assume that. Check the current offer for each separate product.
Can I keep an error log with either format?
Use a dated notebook or worksheet to record the question topic and your correction.
What should I keep from my study session?
Keep the topic, the point where you got stuck and the reference or worked example you want to revisit.
Does identifying a study gap mean I need a membership?
No. First check whether your existing material can help with that task, then compare any remaining need with the current paid offer.
Sources
- PSI candidate information bulletin for TDLR electricians, updated September 15, 2026, read October 1, 2026
- TDLR: Electrician exam information, read October 1, 2026
- TDLR fiscal year 2025 electrician exam statistics, read October 1, 2026
- TDLR staff reports, May 12, 2026, read October 1, 2026
- NFPA 70, National Electrical Code: code development page (the exams use the 2026 edition), read October 3, 2026
