Why Wording Matters on the Electrical Exam

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 […]

How Exam Writers Trick You with Conductor Count Questions

  ⚠️ Don’t let tricky wording cost you points on your electrical exam! One of the most common mistakes we see is misunderstanding how conductor quantities are described. For example, a question might say: “A 250 kcmil conductor with (3) other similar conductors…” Sounds like 3 conductors, right?  Wrong. That actually means 4 conductors total—the […]

Feeling like you’re putting in the hours but not making enough progress?

Feeling like you’re putting in the hours but not making enough progress?These quick, effective study tips can help you prepare for your electrician license exam more efficiently.💡Work Smarter with These Strategies:👉Active Learning👉Spaced Repetition👉Study in Chunks👉Teach What You’ve Learned👉Practice Exam Questions👉Use Visual Aids👉Study with a Partner

Test-Taking Tips

Transformer Questions on the Exam

When you see a transformer question on your licensing exam, pause before diving into your codebook or calculator. The first step is to identify what type of question you’re dealing with. Is it asking for the correct size of overcurrent protection devices? Or is it a basic Ohm’s Law problem asking you to calculate the […]

Why Rereading Matters on Your Electrical Exam

It is attention to minute, specific details that can make a 5-to-10 point difference on an electrical licensing exam. A common mistake test takers make is rushing through the question and selecting the first answer that feels right—without checking if it reads right. It is highly imperative to reread a test question after you think […]

Why the NEC Says It Differently Than We Do in the Field

When you’re out in the field, it’s second nature to refer to measurements like 39.37 square inches or 15 cubic feet. It’s fast, it’s clear, and it works. But when you’re studying for the electrical licensing exam using the NEC, you may have noticed the format is reversed—like this: (39.37 in.) square. That small shift […]