2020 Washington Electrician Exam or Electrical Administrator Exam!

If you need a Washington Journeyman / Master electrician or Washington Electrical Administrator license, sign up now!
ARE YOU A CODEBOOK MASTER? If you want to pass your electrician exam and become a licensed Washington Electrician, you need to be.
98% of our clients pass their exams on their 1st attempt. WE TEACH YOU TO PASS!
Our Electrician License Exam Preparation Courses teach you how to locate specific codes within the 2020 (NEC) National Electrical Code. Our courses explain how to quickly navigate the code, break down exam questions, and quickly find exam answers in the NEC.
Master the skills required to pass the Washington Master / Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Administrator Exam.

Course Outline
Get Licensed! Washington law requires all electricians to be certified if performing work as a Washington Master / Journeyman Electrician or Washington Electrical Administrator. If you do not possess a current Washington Master/Journeyman Electrician license or Washington Electrical Administrator license, you are working illegally.
Complete the appropriate online application and submit it to the Washington Department of Labor and Industries ASAP.
Get your Washington Journeyman, Master, or Washington Electrical Administrator License.
Our Electrical License study course will thoroughly prepare you to pass your Washington electrical exam the first time you test.
PASS YOUR WASHINGTON JOURNEYMAN, MASTER, or WASHINGTON ELECTRICAL ADMINISTRATOR EXAM THE FIRST TIME YOU TEST!
How? Because TLC Works! Our programs are among the most successful, comprehensive, and affordable training and exam preparation programs available anywhere.
While using our program, the key to your success is a 22-lesson breakdown of our curriculum, designed to maximize your learning & retention potential. When you follow our curriculum, you WILL PASS your exam!
We provide a comprehensive strategy to pass the Washington electrician exam by teaching you how to “navigate” the 2020 NEC. You will quickly become an expert at finding the answers to exam questions rapidly and accurately.
Why choose TLC? to help pass the Electrician exam? Because your time is too valuable to choose anyone else!
Five Reasons TLC can help you PASS YOUR WASHINGTON ELECTRICAL LICENSE EXAM.
- TLC has fifteen years of experience educating electricians on navigating the code and passing state-required electrician tests. We are experts at helping electricians pass the electrical exam!
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- Our eTextbooks and online study center contain over 1300 multiple choice questions taken directly from the 2020 NEC (the basis of the Washington electrician test), as well as dozens of timed simulated full-length practice exams.
- We guarantee that YOU WILL PASS YOUR EXAM! If you don’t pass your Washington Electrician exam after two attempts, We offer a full refund.
- We have a 98% Pass Rate! Our students pass the exam. In fact, out of the 3000+ electricians that have used our study courses, less than 50 failed to pass on the first try.
OUR STUDENTS PASS, we guarantee it! Our students enjoy a 98% pass rate!
Consultants are available at 866-685-8564 – Mon-Fri 7 am to 10 pm pts to answer any of your questions.

Each student has access to online study guides and online study questions, and timed full-length simulated exams.
Basic Electrical Theory – eBook
Includes
- AC Current
- Simple AC Current Calculations
- AC Phase
- Phase Rotation
- Single-Phase Power Systems
- Three-Phase Power Systems
- Three-Phase Y and Delta Configurations
- Measurements AC Magnitude
- Power in Resistive and Reactive AC Circuits
- Calculating Power Factor
- Practical Power Factor Correction
- Kirchhoff’s law.
Supplemental Study – eBook
Includes
- Ohms Law
- Schematic Reading
- Wire Color Codes
- Electronic Symbols
- Electrical Diagrams
- Digital Multimeters
Navigating the 2020 NEC – eBook
Includes
- How to quickly reference the NEC
- Code reference speed drills
- Table of Contents
- Layout and structure of the codebook
- How to use the Index
- TLC System for answering test questions
- Keyword Identification – How to identify the subject of a question
- Example questions are broken down for your review.
- Practice questions with answers fully mapped out.
ONLINE STUDY CENTER – Study Questions and Practice Exams
STUDY MODE | FLASH CARD MODE | CHAPTER TESTS | SIMULATED FINAL EXAMS
Access Study Questions & Simulated Exams from any device with internet access! Online features include 1300+ practice questions, virtual flashcards, chapter exams, & unlimited mock final exams.
These questions exist to provide a framework for you to practice locating the answers to questions through the use of your NEC Codebook. This process of constantly utilizing the code to answer practice questions will build up the speed and code knowledge to pass your electrical exam successfully.
Four Modes of study!
- STUDY MODE This mode covers all Washington electrical exam questions and answers within our course. (Organized as Question – Answer – Code Location.)
Included in this mode of study are;
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- General Trade Knowledge Questions (General electrical questions not in the code)
- Blueprint Reading Questions
- Calculation Questions (Load Calculations, Conduit Fill, etc.)
- 2020 NEC Code Questions
- FLASHCARD MODE: Online Virtual Flashcards provide individual randomized questions. This mode presents access to our entire question set and is an ideal setting to practice answering randomized exam questions. (Organized as Question – Answer – Code Location.
- CHAPTER TESTS: Verify your understanding of each section of our structured study questions. (Practice tests provide real-time feedback on each section of our study materials and enable you to concentrate on those sections most needing improvement.
- SIMULATED FINAL EXAM: Final exams simulate the experience of taking your actual electrician exam.
Simulated Finals Are:
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- Full length (Same number of questions as the Master Electrician exam)
- Timed (Same amount of time allowed as the Master Electrician exam)
- Randomized (Questions are assigned randomly; all exams are unique.)
- Properly Balanced (All questions are balanced according to the Candidate Information Bulletin to guarantee a realistic exam simulation)
Take as Many Timed Final Exams as you Want! (Practice exams help you rapidly gain confidence and knowledge to pass your Electrical Exam effortlessly.)
ONE YEAR ONLINE ACCESS: 1-year full access membership to our Online Study Center. Conveniently study in your home or office without wasting valuable time commuting to distant classes.
Our program is a reliable and affordable way to prepare for your Washington Electrician Exam while at home and online.
THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE A COPY OF THE 2020 (NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. IF YOU DO NOT OWN A COPY OF THE CODEBOOK, YOU SHOULD ACQUIRE ONE IMMEDIATELY

Frequently Asked Questions
Please check with your State or Local Board for current information. Licensing requirements change, and our site may not have been updated to reflect those changes.
QUESTION: Who is required to have a Washington Electrician license?
ANSWER: The Washington Department of Labor and Industries must license any individual engaged in the electrical contracting business or perform work as a Master/Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Administrator.
Individual jurisdictions may have other licensing requirements.
QUESTION: What are the qualifications required for taking the exam?
Electrical Journeyman License (EL01)
- At least 8,000 hours working as an electrical trainee under the supervision of a certified journey-level electrician. At least 4,000 hours must be spent working in commercial or industrial installations.
- 96 hours of basic classroom instruction.
- Trainees must be supervised a minimum of 75% of the time.
- Must take and pass the examination.
Master Electrician License
- Journey level master electrician: To qualify for the master electrician exam, you must be certified as a general journey level electrician by L&I for at least 4 years.
- Must take and pass the examination.
Electrical Administrator License
- Must take and pass the examination.
QUESTION: How do I sign up for the exam?
ANSWER: You must fill out and submit the Individual Examination Application form to the Washington Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to be approved to take the exam.
Upon approval from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, you will receive a notification letter via mail. You will then be responsible for contacting PSI to pay and schedule for the examination. If you fail, you may retest unlimited during your eligibility period.
The exam is administered by a third-party testing center, PSI Exams. You can contact PSI with any questions at (800) 733-9267. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday between 5:30 am, and 8:00 pm or Saturday-Sunday between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Mountain Time.
QUESTION: How long is the exam?
ANSWER: The Master Electrician exam is a three-part test. Part 1 consists of 80 multiple-choice questions based on the 2020 NEC & Theory. Test takers have 4 hours to complete the Part 1 exam. The exam is open-book with authorized materials and computer-based. Part 2 consists of 20 multiple-choice WA Codes and Rules. Test takers have 1 hour to complete the Part 2 Exam. Part 3 consists of 10 multiple-choice questions based on Major Load Calculations. Test takers have 2 hours to complete the Part 3 Exam.
The exam covers the following subjects:
- Electrical Theory & General Knowledge
- Wiring and Protection
- Wiring Methods and Materials
- Equipment for General Use
- Appliances
- Special Occupancies
- Special Equipment
- Communications
- Electrical Calculations
The Journeyman Electrician exam is a two-part test Part 1 consists of 80 multiple-choice questions. Test takers have 2.5 hours to complete the exam. The exam is open-book with authorized materials and computer-based. Part 2 consists of 20 multiple-choice WA Codes and Rules. Test takers have 1 hour to complete the Part 2 Exam.
The exam covers the following subjects:
- Electrical Theory & General Knowledge
- Wiring and Protection
- Wiring Methods and Materials
- Equipment for General Use
- Appliances
- Special Occupancies
- Special Equipment
- Communications
The Electrical Administrator exam is a three-part test. Part 1 consists of 65 multiple-choice questions based on the 2020 NEC & Theory. Test takers have 4 hours to complete the Part 1 exam. The exam is open-book with authorized materials and computer-based. Part 2 consists of 17 multiple-choice WA Codes and Rules. Test takers have 1 hour to complete the Part 2 Exam. Part 3 consists of 10 multiple-choice questions based on Major Load Calculations. Test takers have 2 hours to complete the Part 3 Exam.
The exam covers the following subjects:
- Electrical Theory & General Knowledge
- Wiring and Protection
- Wiring Methods and Materials
- Equipment for General Use
- Appliances
- Special Occupancies
- Special Equipment
- Communications
- Electrical Calculations
QUESTION: Why should someone study this course if the master/journeyman license exam is an open-book test?
ANSWER: The electrical licensing exam is very challenging and usually requires a month or more preparation to pass.
The 2020 NEC is a large and complex publication containing over 800 pages of code. It is challenging to locate each correct article and answer in the time allowed during the exam without thorough preparation.
Our course is designed to familiarize you with the 2020 NEC. You will know precisely how to find the correct answers in the code when you take your exam.
We prepare you to successfully pass your exam by providing extensive knowledge of the code structure and thoroughly covering each subject appearing on your Washington Electrical License Exam.
QUESTION: Why is a copy of the 2020 NEC required by this course?
ANSWER: The Washington Master/Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Administrator License Exam is based on the 2020 NEC. This course is an excellent study companion to the 2020 NEC. This course makes frequent references to code sections and guides you through the exam topics.
The Electrical Licensing Exam is an open-book code exam. To pass, you must continuously reference the 2020 National Electrical Code.
The following codebooks are allowed by the testing center.
- The NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition.
QUESTION: What can I bring into the testing center?
ANSWER:
- Approved references
- Prescription eyeglasses
QUESTION: Where do I go to take my exam?
ANSWER: PSI Services. PSI maintains thirteen testing locations across Washington.
For a complete listing, references are located after each Washington – Candidate Information Bulletin test listing.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXAM:
The Washington Master/Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Administrator exam is an open book four-choice multiple-choice exam. Some questions may require mathematical computation. Specified reference materials will be provided by the testing facility.
All exam questions are written to provide only one BEST answer and NOT written as trick questions.

Washington Electrician Application:
- ONLINE Individual Examination Application.
Washington Department of Labor & Industries - License Renewal Application.
General Information Links:
- Electrical Licensing – Candidate Information Bulletin:
EXAM SCHEDULING – EXAM CONTENT – TESTING CENTER LOCATIONS - Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Website
- Electrician Licensee Search Tool:
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Use your codebook to answer the following Washington Electrician Certification Exam questions.
- PASS –If you correctly answer twenty+ of these free WA electrician exam practice questions, great job!
- FAIL – If you miss four or more questions, order this course and learn to pass your WA Electrician Exam.
Use the 2020 (NEC) National Electrical Code) to solve these WA electrical certification exam practice questions.