This subtle but powerful test strategy can help you avoid traps and gain extra points on technical questions.
One of the most overlooked—but critical—factors in passing the PSI Electrical Exam is understanding how question phrasing and NEC language work together.
This isn’t just about knowing the right answer; it’s about recognizing the exact word-for-word match between your NEC code book and the answer options provided on the screen.
The exam is written with very specific phraseology, and many test takers miss questions not because they didn’t know the material but because they didn’t select the answer that matched the NEC’s wording exactly.
When answering code-based questions, your best strategy is to:
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Slow down and read carefully
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Cross-reference the exact Article wording from the NEC
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Choose the answer that mirrors that wording, not just the one that “sounds” right
This subtle yet powerful test strategy can help you avoid traps and gain extra points on technical questions.
Want more tips like this? Read the full blog post for insights on matching NEC language with exam questions and how to use that skill to your advantage on test day.
