NORTH CAROLINA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
LICENSING BOARD EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
(RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS & CONTINUING
EDUCATION) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1
What is the timeframe for verifying recent professional experience?
A) 6 month period
B) 24 month period
C) 36 month period
D) 12 month period
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
requires recent professional experience to be verified within a 12-month period
preceding the license application. This ensures the applicant's skills and
knowledge are current. Experience older than 12 months may require additional
documentation or may not be counted.
2
What is the condition for reapplying after a license lapse?
A) No reapplication required
B) Retake the entire exam
C) Pay a double fee
D) 12 month requirement
,Correct Answer: D
Explanation: If an electrical contractor license has lapsed (expired without
renewal), the applicant can renew without re-examination only if the lapse period
is less than 12 months. If the lapse exceeds 12 months, the applicant must reapply
as a new applicant, which includes retaking the qualifying examination.
3
What is the timeframe for an accused person to reply to charges?
A) 10 day response period
B) 30 day response period
C) 45 day response period
D) 20 day response period
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: When the Board files charges against a licensee, the accused has 20
days from the date of service to file a written response to the charges. Failure to
respond within 20 days may result in a default judgment being entered against the
licensee.
4
Which regulation outlines fee requirements for licenses?
A) 21 NCAC 18B .0202
B) 21 NCAC 18B .0805
C) 21 NCAC 18B .1101
D) 21 NCAC 18B .0404
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: 21 NCAC 18B .0404 is the specific regulation that outlines all fee
requirements for electrical contractor licenses, including application fees,
examination fees, license issuance fees, renewal fees, late fees, and fees for
license classification changes. This rule is referenced in all fee-related matters.
5
Which regulation details continuing education standards?
A) 21 NCAC 18B .0404
B) 21 NCAC 18B .0202
,C) 21 NCAC 18B .0805
D) 21 NCAC 18B .1101
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: 21 NCAC 18B .1101 is the regulation that establishes the continuing
education requirements for electrical contractors. It specifies the number of
contact hours required for each license classification, approved course providers,
course content standards, and reporting requirements.
6
How many hours are credited for non-approved apprentice work?
A) 100% credit
B) 50% credit
C) 25% credit
D) 80% credit
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: For non-approved apprentice work (apprentice training that has not
been formally approved by the Board), only 80% of the hours are credited toward
the experience requirements. For example, 1,000 hours of non-approved work
would count as 800 creditable hours. Approved apprentice training receives 100%
credit.
7
How many hours are credited for approved apprentice training?
A) 80% credit
B) 50% credit
C) 75% credit
D) 100% credit
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Apprentice training that has been formally approved by the North
Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors receives full credit
(100%) toward the experience requirements. Approved programs meet specific
curriculum, supervision, and documentation standards set by the Board.
, 8
What is the minimum work hours needed for licensing eligibility?
A) 1,000 hours requirement
B) 5,000 hours requirement
C) 2,000 hours requirement
D) 500 hours requirement
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A minimum of 500 hours of electrical work experience is required to
be eligible for licensing consideration. However, this is only a threshold
requirement; most license classifications require significantly more hours (3,000
to 9,000 hours) depending on the classification level.
9
How many total hours equate to one creditable year?
A) 1,500 hours
B) 2,500 hours
C) 1,000 hours
D) 2000 hours
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: For the purpose of calculating experience credit, 2,000 hours of
electrical work equals one creditable year. This is based on a standard full-time
work year (40 hours per week for 50 weeks). Part-time experience is pro-rated
based on the 2,000-hour standard.
10
What is a location that is easy to reach for maintenance called?
A) Accessible point
B) Service point
C) Maintenance access
D) Junction point
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: An accessible point is a location that can be easily reached for
inspection, maintenance, or repair without requiring the removal of permanent
building materials or the use of specialized tools. For electrical installations, all
LICENSING BOARD EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
(RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS & CONTINUING
EDUCATION) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1
What is the timeframe for verifying recent professional experience?
A) 6 month period
B) 24 month period
C) 36 month period
D) 12 month period
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
requires recent professional experience to be verified within a 12-month period
preceding the license application. This ensures the applicant's skills and
knowledge are current. Experience older than 12 months may require additional
documentation or may not be counted.
2
What is the condition for reapplying after a license lapse?
A) No reapplication required
B) Retake the entire exam
C) Pay a double fee
D) 12 month requirement
,Correct Answer: D
Explanation: If an electrical contractor license has lapsed (expired without
renewal), the applicant can renew without re-examination only if the lapse period
is less than 12 months. If the lapse exceeds 12 months, the applicant must reapply
as a new applicant, which includes retaking the qualifying examination.
3
What is the timeframe for an accused person to reply to charges?
A) 10 day response period
B) 30 day response period
C) 45 day response period
D) 20 day response period
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: When the Board files charges against a licensee, the accused has 20
days from the date of service to file a written response to the charges. Failure to
respond within 20 days may result in a default judgment being entered against the
licensee.
4
Which regulation outlines fee requirements for licenses?
A) 21 NCAC 18B .0202
B) 21 NCAC 18B .0805
C) 21 NCAC 18B .1101
D) 21 NCAC 18B .0404
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: 21 NCAC 18B .0404 is the specific regulation that outlines all fee
requirements for electrical contractor licenses, including application fees,
examination fees, license issuance fees, renewal fees, late fees, and fees for
license classification changes. This rule is referenced in all fee-related matters.
5
Which regulation details continuing education standards?
A) 21 NCAC 18B .0404
B) 21 NCAC 18B .0202
,C) 21 NCAC 18B .0805
D) 21 NCAC 18B .1101
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: 21 NCAC 18B .1101 is the regulation that establishes the continuing
education requirements for electrical contractors. It specifies the number of
contact hours required for each license classification, approved course providers,
course content standards, and reporting requirements.
6
How many hours are credited for non-approved apprentice work?
A) 100% credit
B) 50% credit
C) 25% credit
D) 80% credit
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: For non-approved apprentice work (apprentice training that has not
been formally approved by the Board), only 80% of the hours are credited toward
the experience requirements. For example, 1,000 hours of non-approved work
would count as 800 creditable hours. Approved apprentice training receives 100%
credit.
7
How many hours are credited for approved apprentice training?
A) 80% credit
B) 50% credit
C) 75% credit
D) 100% credit
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Apprentice training that has been formally approved by the North
Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors receives full credit
(100%) toward the experience requirements. Approved programs meet specific
curriculum, supervision, and documentation standards set by the Board.
, 8
What is the minimum work hours needed for licensing eligibility?
A) 1,000 hours requirement
B) 5,000 hours requirement
C) 2,000 hours requirement
D) 500 hours requirement
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A minimum of 500 hours of electrical work experience is required to
be eligible for licensing consideration. However, this is only a threshold
requirement; most license classifications require significantly more hours (3,000
to 9,000 hours) depending on the classification level.
9
How many total hours equate to one creditable year?
A) 1,500 hours
B) 2,500 hours
C) 1,000 hours
D) 2000 hours
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: For the purpose of calculating experience credit, 2,000 hours of
electrical work equals one creditable year. This is based on a standard full-time
work year (40 hours per week for 50 weeks). Part-time experience is pro-rated
based on the 2,000-hour standard.
10
What is a location that is easy to reach for maintenance called?
A) Accessible point
B) Service point
C) Maintenance access
D) Junction point
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: An accessible point is a location that can be easily reached for
inspection, maintenance, or repair without requiring the removal of permanent
building materials or the use of specialized tools. For electrical installations, all
