ICC Journeyman Electrician Practice Test (R17)
International Code Council (ICC) · Pearson VUE · 2023 NEC
80 questions in 4 hours on the 2023 NEC, 70% to pass, with a worked explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free topic drillWhich of these dwelling locations requires GFCI protection for 125 V, 15 A and 20 A receptacles under 210.8(A)?
ICC R17 exam format
- License
- R17 Journeyman Electrician (ICC)
- Board
- International Code Council (ICC)
- Testing vendor
- Pearson VUE
- Questions
- 80 multiple choice
- Time
- 4 hours, open book
- Pass mark
- 70% (ICC: most contractor/trades exams)
- References
- 2023 NEC and Ugly’s Electrical References (any edition)
- Fee
- $120 at Pearson VUE; wait 10 days to retake
- Kentucky (703), South Dakota (531) and Wyoming (385) give state journeyman exams through ICC in the same format: 80 questions, 4 hours, open book, 2023 NEC.
- Your licensing agency sets the pass mark it accepts; check its bulletin.
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ICC R17 Journeyman: 80 questions in 240 minutes, 70% to pass.
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80 questions in 4 hours on the 2023 NEC, 70% to pass, with a worked explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free topic drillCommon questions
Which states use an ICC journeyman exam?
Kentucky, South Dakota and Wyoming run state journeyman exams through ICC in the R17 format, and many cities and counties that license locally use ICC exams.
How long must I wait to retake an ICC exam?
Ten days after a failed attempt.
80 questions in 4 hours on the 2023 NEC, 70% to pass, with a worked explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free topic drillSources
- ICC National Contractor/Trades Examination Bulletin (published 6/30/2026)
- ICC Kentucky Contractor/Trades Bulletin
- ICC South Dakota Contractor/Trades Bulletin
- ICC Wyoming Electrical Bulletin
- ICC Support: passing scores
Checked October 30, 2026. Boards update bulletins; confirm details with your board before you schedule.
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