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HAWAII JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAM
NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS| FREE PDF.
Q1: Under Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) 16-80-4, who
is required to hold a journey worker electrician's license?
A) Any person who supervises electrical work
B) Any person who performs electrical work in the State
C) Only apprentices working under supervision
D) Only persons performing work on single-family dwellings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HAR 16-80-4(2) explicitly states: "Any person who
performs electrical work in the State is required to have a
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journey worker electrician's license" . A supervising electrician
requires a different license category.
Q2: According to HAR 16-80-4, an apprentice or electrical
helper may perform electrical work under what specific
condition?
A) With verbal permission from a licensed electrician
B) When supervised by a licensed journey worker or supervising
electrician who is physically present on the project site at all
times
C) After completing 2,000 hours of documented experience
D) Only on properties owned by their employer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HAR 16-80-4(7) requires that unlicensed persons
(apprentices, helpers) work under the supervision of a licensed
journey worker or supervising electrician who: (A) oversees,
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reviews, and is responsible for such electrical work; and (B)
is physically present and available at the project site at all
times during which the electrical work is being performed .
Q3: What is the deadline for renewing an electrician's license
in Hawaii before forfeiture occurs?
A) December 31, 2025
B) March 31, 2026
C) June 30, 2026
D) September 30, 2026
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to the University of Hawaii system and
DCCA guidance, the deadline to renew electrician licenses
is June 30, 2026. Failure to renew by paying the applicable fee
and meeting continued competency requirements constitutes
forfeiture of the license effective July 1, 2026 .
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Q4: If an electrician fails to renew their license by June 30,
2026, how long do they have to restore the license before
needing to reapply as a new applicant?
A) 30 days
B) 90 days
C) 6 months
D) 1 year
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A forfeited license does not allow you to perform
electrical work. You have one year from June 30, 2026 to
restore your license. If you fail to restore your license by June
30, 2027, you will need to reapply as a new applicant .
HAWAII JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAM
NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS| FREE PDF.
Q1: Under Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) 16-80-4, who
is required to hold a journey worker electrician's license?
A) Any person who supervises electrical work
B) Any person who performs electrical work in the State
C) Only apprentices working under supervision
D) Only persons performing work on single-family dwellings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HAR 16-80-4(2) explicitly states: "Any person who
performs electrical work in the State is required to have a
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journey worker electrician's license" . A supervising electrician
requires a different license category.
Q2: According to HAR 16-80-4, an apprentice or electrical
helper may perform electrical work under what specific
condition?
A) With verbal permission from a licensed electrician
B) When supervised by a licensed journey worker or supervising
electrician who is physically present on the project site at all
times
C) After completing 2,000 hours of documented experience
D) Only on properties owned by their employer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HAR 16-80-4(7) requires that unlicensed persons
(apprentices, helpers) work under the supervision of a licensed
journey worker or supervising electrician who: (A) oversees,
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reviews, and is responsible for such electrical work; and (B)
is physically present and available at the project site at all
times during which the electrical work is being performed .
Q3: What is the deadline for renewing an electrician's license
in Hawaii before forfeiture occurs?
A) December 31, 2025
B) March 31, 2026
C) June 30, 2026
D) September 30, 2026
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to the University of Hawaii system and
DCCA guidance, the deadline to renew electrician licenses
is June 30, 2026. Failure to renew by paying the applicable fee
and meeting continued competency requirements constitutes
forfeiture of the license effective July 1, 2026 .
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Q4: If an electrician fails to renew their license by June 30,
2026, how long do they have to restore the license before
needing to reapply as a new applicant?
A) 30 days
B) 90 days
C) 6 months
D) 1 year
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A forfeited license does not allow you to perform
electrical work. You have one year from June 30, 2026 to
restore your license. If you fail to restore your license by June
30, 2027, you will need to reapply as a new applicant .
