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Virginia Journeyman Electrician: 40 State Rules Practice Questions
Already studying the NEC? Don’t leave Virginia’s licensing rules out of your practice. PSI assigns 10 of the 70 scored Journeyman Electrician questions to six regulation categories.
Get 40 original Virginia-specific practice questions covering tradesman licensing, Board regulations, and selected building-code permit rules. Every answer includes an explanation and an official source link. Practice with four printable 10-question drills and review PSI’s published exam outline. The permit questions provide additional state-specific practice beyond PSI’s six listed regulation categories. One 22-page PDF to use alongside your NEC study materials. US$19, one-time.
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Pick an answer in your head, then open the answer. These are 5 of the 40 questions in the module.
Sample 1 of 5. An unlicensed helper performs electrical work. When is the helper not subject to tradesman licensure?
- When the job is under 50 hours
- When working under the supervision of a tradesman licensed in the specialty being performed
- When the helper owns the tools
- When the customer signs a waiver
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Answer B: When working under the supervision of a tradesman licensed in the specialty being performed. Section 54.1-1129 A says individuals are not subject to licensure when working under the supervision of a tradesman licensed in that specialty.
Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Chapter 11, Article 3 (Tradesmen), § 54.1-1129 A. Official text
Sample 2 of 5. How much continuing education must a licensee with the electrical designation complete as a condition of renewal?
- One hour
- Three hours
- Eight hours
- Sixteen hours
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Answer B: Three hours. 18VAC50-30-120 C requires three hours of continuing education for each plumbing, electrical, or HVAC designation.
Virginia Board for Contractors Individual License and Certification Regulations, 18VAC50-30, 18VAC50-30-120 C. Official text
Sample 3 of 5. Renewal requirements are not completed within how many days after expiration before a reinstatement fee is required?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Answer B: 30 days. 18VAC50-30-130 A requires a reinstatement fee if renewal requirements are not completed within 30 days of the expiration date.
Virginia Board for Contractors Individual License and Certification Regulations, 18VAC50-30, 18VAC50-30-130 A. Official text
Sample 4 of 5. Emergency electrical work begins before a permit application. By when must the application be submitted?
- Within 30 days
- Before final inspection
- By the end of the first working day after the day the work commences
- No application is ever needed
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Answer C: By the end of the first working day after the day the work commences. Section 108.1 in 13VAC5-63-80 requires emergency applications to be submitted by the end of the first working day after the day the work commences.
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Virginia Construction Code), 13VAC5-63, 13VAC5-63-80 (Section 108.1). Official text
Sample 5 of 5. Which ordinary repair in Group R-3, R-4, or R-5 occupancies is exempt from permit application?
- Adding a new 240-volt branch circuit
- Replacing a service panel
- Installing a new feeder to a detached garage
- Replacing 125-volt, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles
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Answer D: Replacing 125-volt, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles. Section 108.2 item 14.3 in 13VAC5-63-80 lists replacement of snap switches, dimmers, 125-volt 15- or 20-ampere receptacles, luminaires, and ceiling fans in Group R-2 where serving a single dwelling unit and in Groups R-3, R-4, and R-5.
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Virginia Construction Code), 13VAC5-63, 13VAC5-63-80 (Section 108.2, item 14.3). Official text
You have tried 5 questions. Practice the remaining 35 with printable drills you can time yourself, explained answers and links to the Virginia source text.
What is inside
- 40 Virginia questions, each with a cited answer: law name, section, and official link
- 4 printable 10-question drills; set your own timer, with a suggested 30-minute practice target for each
- Answer sheet and answer key with an explanation for every question
- Exam blueprint from PSI bulletin 476: 70 scored items, 210 minutes, 49 to pass
- Open-book routine, source list with check date, and a correction log
- One printable PDF (US Letter, 22 pages), edition 1.0, checked 2026-10-10
The exam is open book, but PSI restricts which materials you may bring and how they must be prepared. This practice PDF is for studying before exam day and is not permitted as an exam reference.
Who it is for
- You are preparing for the Virginia Journeyman Electrician exam and want targeted state-rules practice alongside your NEC materials.
- You want to check your understanding of Virginia licensing, renewal, and permit rules against cited state sources.
- 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 Virginia licensing and regulation practice they leave out.
Edition facts, checked 2026-10-10
- Exam: PSI bulletin 476, revised 7/23/2026. 70 scored items, 210 minutes, 49 to pass. Source: PSI bulletin 476.
- Code questions on the exam use the 2020 NEC (NFPA 70). Source: PSI bulletin 476.
- Virginia’s 2021 building code references the 2020 NFPA 70, effective 2024-01-18. Source: 13VAC5-63-10, DHCD codes page.
- Virginia’s 2024 code development cycle is underway. No effective date for a newer NEC edition was found as of 2026-10-10. Check the current PSI bulletin before your exam. Source: DHCD 2024 cycle.
- Tradesman license term: three years. Source: 54.1-1132.
Studying for another state’s exam? The same 40-question state rules practice is available for Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Washington, each with 5 free sample questions.
Common questions
What is in the Virginia rules module?
A focused Virginia rules practice supplement: 40 cited questions, 4 drill sets, and the exam blueprint. Preview five questions above and see the full contents list before you buy.
Which NEC edition does the Virginia exam use?
PSI bulletin 476 currently lists the 2020 NEC. Check the latest PSI bulletin before your exam, as reference editions can change.
How many Virginia rules questions are on the exam?
PSI lists 10 of the 70 scored items in six regulation categories: Standards of Practice, Standards of Conduct, Renewal and Reinstatement, Definitions, Qualification for Licensure, and Revocation of Licensure.
Does it include NEC practice questions?
No. It covers Virginia rules and licensing only. Code questions on the exam use the 2020 NEC, which is not included. The exam is open book, but PSI limits which references you may bring. This PDF is for study before exam day, not an exam-day reference.
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 30-minute timer as a suggested practice target. It is based on the exam’s overall time allowance. PSI does not set a separate time limit for the regulation questions.
What if I am not satisfied?
Ask within 30 days of payment and you get a full refund if you have not downloaded the paid files. If a paid file is broken or the product is clearly not what its page describes, you choose a full refund or a working replacement, even after downloading. To ask, reply to your order confirmation email or use the Contact page, with your order number and the email you used at checkout.
Is this affiliated with PSI?
No. Tsai Electro is independent and is not affiliated with PSI, DPOR, or the Board for Contractors. These are original questions, not PSI items.
