Virginia Journeyman Electrician Practice Test
Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) · PSI · 2020 NEC
60 questions in 3 hours on the 2020 NEC, 70% to pass, with a worked explanation for every answer.
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Virginia exam format
- License
- Journeyman Electrician
- Board
- Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Items
- 70, including about 10 on Virginia regulations
- Time
- 210 minutes
- Pass mark
- 49 correct (70%)
- References
- 2020 NEC and NFPA 70E, open book (bring your own)
- Fee
- $100
- References may be highlighted, underlined and permanently tabbed before the exam; anything written in them is refused.
Our Virginia practice exam
Code and theory: 60 questions in 180 minutes, 70% to pass. The official exam includes about 10 questions on Virginia’s tradesman regulations, which we do not cover. Our preset gives the remaining 60 code and theory questions at the same pace (180 minutes).
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60 questions in 3 hours on the 2020 NEC, 70% to pass, with a worked explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free topic drillCommon questions
What else is on the Virginia journeyman exam besides the NEC?
About 10 items cover the Virginia tradesman regulations (standards of practice and conduct, renewal, definitions, qualifications, revocation), plus safety from NFPA 70E.
60 questions in 3 hours on the 2020 NEC, 70% to pass, with a worked explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free topic drillSources
Checked October 30, 2026. Boards update bulletins; confirm details with your board before you schedule.
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