Delaware Journeyperson Electrician • ProV • 70 Questions • 180 Minutes • 75% Passing
Prepare for the Delaware Journeyman Electrician Exam with a focused study plan covering the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, plan reading, wiring methods, conductors, raceways, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, motors, electrical equipment, and special occupancies.
Delaware officially calls this license the Journeyperson Electrician credential. Licensing is regulated by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation and its Board of Electrical Examiners.
The official licensing examination is administered by ProV, not PSI. Delaware's published examination bulletin lists 70 questions and a three-hour testing period.
The passing requirement is 75%. Candidates should aim to answer at least 53 of the 70 questions correctly to meet this standard.
The Delaware Journeyperson Electrician examination is open book. Candidates may bring the specific reference materials permitted by the testing provider.
Important reference book distinction: The published June 2025 ProV bulletin lists the 2020 National Electrical Code and American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition as approved references for this examination.
Contractor Exam Preps offers new Delaware Journeyman Electrician study packages based on the 2026 National Electrical Code. These materials are useful for learning newer code requirements and practicing electrical calculations, but the included 2026 NEC should not be assumed to be approved for the testing room.
Before scheduling, confirm whether ProV has updated the approved book list. Delaware's licensing agency states that electrical examinations follow the most up-to-date NEC edition adopted in Delaware, so examination reference requirements can change.
The 2026 Delaware Journeyman Electrician Super Combo offers study guides, electrical calculations, flash cards, a 2026 NEC codebook, and reference tabs.
Another option is the Delaware Journeyman Study Guide and NEC Combo, which combines trade-focused preparation with codebook navigation.
Delaware provides several ways to qualify for Journeyperson Electrician licensing. Depending on your background, you may apply through examination, apprenticeship certification, or reciprocity.
For the examination route, candidates generally must document at least 8,000 hours of qualifying supervised electrical work experience.
Applicants with a qualifying apprenticeship completion certificate can apply through the certification pathway without taking the journeyperson examination.
Qualified electricians who hold licenses in other jurisdictions may be eligible for reciprocity after Board review.
One important distinction: a Delaware Journeyperson Electrician license allows electrical work under supervision. It is not the same as a Master Electrician license or independent electrical contracting authority.
This guide covers Delaware electrician licensing requirements, the ProV examination, official study subjects, approved references, related Contractor Exam Preps books, a six-week study schedule, and the path toward higher electrical licensing classifications.
Important Delaware Journeyman Electrician licensing update: The official Journeyperson Electrician examination contains 70 questions, allows three hours, and requires a passing score of 75%. The published ProV candidate bulletin lists the 2020 NEC and American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition, as approved references. Contractor Exam Preps also offers 2026 NEC study packages, but the newer codebook should not be treated as an approved testing reference unless ProV updates its list. Delaware applicants can qualify through examination, apprenticeship certification, or reciprocity. The examination route generally requires 8,000 hours of qualifying supervised electrical work, while qualified apprenticeship certificate applicants do not have to take the journeyperson examination.
A Delaware Journeyman Electrician is a skilled electrical professional licensed to perform electrical work under the supervision required by the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners.
The state's official title is Journeyperson Electrician. The terms journeyman and journeyperson are often used for the same career level in electrical training and exam preparation.
The Delaware Division of Professional Regulation defines electrical services by reference to work covered by the National Electrical Code adopted by the state.
A licensed journeyperson may work on electrical systems while developing the experience needed for future Master Electrician, Limited Electrician, or specialized electrical licenses.
Electrical work commonly includes the installation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wiring, panels, conductors, raceways, switches, receptacles, lighting, and related equipment.
Journeyperson electricians must understand proper conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, and the selection of suitable wiring methods.
For example, installing an electrical panel requires more than connecting wires to breakers. Electricians must account for equipment ratings, available space, conductor ampacity, grounding connections, and safety rules.
An incorrectly sized conductor can overheat. Poor bonding can interfere with an effective ground-fault current path. Improper raceway installation can damage conductors or violate electrical code requirements.
These technical details explain why Delaware's official examination tests many different electrical subjects.
Delaware offers three important licensing pathways. Applicants may qualify by completing an approved apprenticeship, documenting qualifying experience and passing an examination, or meeting the state's reciprocity requirements.
Under the examination route, applicants must document at least 8,000 hours of full-time electrical work under the supervision of an appropriately licensed electrician.
Applicants who have an accepted apprenticeship completion certificate may qualify for licensing by certification and do not need to pass the journeyperson examination.
The Board also reviews qualifying out-of-state licenses for reciprocity. Not every license is automatically considered equivalent.
After obtaining a Delaware Journeyperson Electrician license, electricians must continue following the supervision conditions applicable to their classification.
The credential does not automatically authorize a person to independently operate an electrical contracting business.
Official license: Delaware Journeyperson Electrician.
State regulator: Delaware Division of Professional Regulation.
Licensing board: Board of Electrical Examiners.
Examination provider: ProV.
Exam-route experience: 8,000 qualifying supervised work hours.
Alternative routes: Approved apprenticeship certificate or qualifying reciprocity.
Review Delaware's official Journeyperson Electrician licensing requirements before applying.
Follow these steps to organize your electrical experience, apprenticeship records, application documents, examination preparation, and state licensing requirements.
| Step | Requirement | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Choose License Class | Journeyperson | Choose the Journeyperson Electrician classification rather than Master or Residential Electrician. |
| Choose Application Route | Examination, Certification, or Reciprocity | Review the pathway that matches your training and licensing history. |
| Document Work Experience | 8,000 Hours | This is the supervised experience requirement for examination applicants. |
| Verify Supervision | Licensed Electrical Supervisor | Experience must meet Delaware's accepted supervision standards. |
| Collect Employment Forms | Verification of Employment | Supervisors must submit required verification directly to the Board. |
| Apprenticeship Certificate | Approved Completion Record | Certificate-route applicants need an accepted program completion certificate. |
| Reciprocity Applicants | Out-of-State License Review | Provide required license verification and experience records. |
| Submit DELPROS Application | State Application | Use Delaware's official online professional licensing portal. |
| Receive Board Approval | Exam Eligibility | Examination applicants must be approved before scheduling with ProV. |
| Read Candidate Bulletin | ProV Rules | Review the current question count, reference list, timing, and security policies. |
| Prepare Approved References | Published Book List | The June 2025 bulletin lists the 2020 NEC and American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition. |
| Study Exam Outline | 10 Subjects | Cover wiring methods, protection, electrical theory, plan reading, motors, and other topics. |
| Take ProV Examination | 70 Questions | Complete testing in three hours and meet the 75% passing requirement. |
| Complete Licensing | Board Approval | Wait until the state issues your license before representing yourself as licensed. |
The Delaware ProV Candidate Information Bulletin provides the official Journeyperson Electrician examination format and content outline. The following details reflect the June 2025 published bulletin and the state's licensing information.
| Exam Detail | Authority | Published Information |
|---|---|---|
| Official Exam | Delaware | Journeyperson Electrician |
| State Agency | DPR | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation |
| Licensing Board | Delaware | Board of Electrical Examiners |
| Testing Provider | ProV | Computer-based examination |
| Question Count | ProV | 70 |
| Time Limit | ProV | 180 minutes, 3 hours |
| Passing Score | DPR | 75%, at least 53 correct out of 70 |
| Exam Format | ProV | Open book |
| Published NEC Reference | ProV | 2020 National Electrical Code |
| Additional Reference | ProV | American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition |
| 2026 NEC | ProV | Not listed in the June 2025 bulletin; verify any later update |
| Permanent Tabs | ProV | Allowed on approved references |
| Advance Highlighting | ProV | Permitted |
| Handwritten Notes | ProV | Not permitted |
| Wiring Methods and Materials | ProV | 22 questions |
| Wiring and Protection | ProV | 14 questions |
| Electrical Theory and Principles | ProV | 9 questions |
| Equipment for General Use | ProV | 6 questions |
| Plan Reading | ProV | 4 questions |
| Communication Systems | ProV | 4 questions |
| Motors and Controls | ProV | 3 questions |
| Special Conditions | ProV | 3 questions |
| Special Equipment | ProV | 3 questions |
| Special Occupancies | ProV | 2 questions |
| Exam Experience Requirement | DPR | 8,000 qualifying supervised work hours |
| Certificate Route | DPR | Qualifying apprenticeship completion certificate; no journeyperson exam |
| Exam Fee | ProV | $100 in the June 2025 bulletin; verify current fee |
Exam: Delaware Journeyperson Electrician.
Questions: 70.
Time: 180 minutes.
Passing requirement: 75%.
Largest subject: Wiring Methods and Materials, with 22 questions.
Reference caution: Confirm the NEC edition in your latest ProV bulletin before buying an exam-room book.
Delaware's published Journeyperson Electrician examination covers ten categories. The topics range from electrical theory to equipment installations and special electrical conditions.
This is the largest category with 22 questions. Study conduit, raceways, electrical boxes, cable assemblies, conductor types, fittings, support requirements, and approved installation practices.
Practice choosing the correct wiring method for different installation conditions. Pay attention to raceway fill, box fill, conductor protection, and locations where special rules apply.
This category includes 14 questions. Review branch circuits, feeders, service equipment, grounding, bonding, conductor protection, overcurrent devices, and code-required protection methods.
Understanding the difference between grounding and bonding is especially important. These systems work together, but they do not perform exactly the same job.
With 9 questions, this category tests foundational electrical knowledge. Review Ohm's law, voltage, current, resistance, electrical power, series circuits, parallel circuits, and general principles.
Electrical formulas can become easier when you connect them to equipment you use on actual jobsites.
This area contains 6 questions. Study electrical panels, switches, receptacles, luminaires, appliances, transformers, and equipment installation requirements.
The examination includes 4 questions about reading electrical drawings, symbols, layouts, and installation information.
Another 4 questions cover communication-related electrical systems. Study relevant wiring practices, separation requirements, pathways, and equipment.
This category contains 3 questions. Review motors, controllers, disconnects, overload protection, and installation requirements.
The exam includes 3 questions about electrical installations involving special circumstances and code requirements.
With 3 questions, this category covers equipment that has additional installation and protection requirements.
This area contains 2 questions. Study locations with special electrical rules, such as certain hazardous locations and other regulated occupancies.
Wiring Methods and Materials, Wiring and Protection, Electrical Theory, and Equipment for General Use account for 51 of the 70 questions.
That equals approximately 72.9% of the published examination outline. These four categories deserve significant study time, but candidates should still review all ten subjects.
Begin with the official ProV Candidate Information Bulletin and the current Delaware Journeyperson Electrician examination outline.
Then organize your schedule around all ten tested subjects. Spend extra time on Wiring Methods and Materials, Wiring and Protection, and General Electrical Theory.
These are the largest categories and provide a strong foundation for the smaller subjects.
Wiring Methods: Study conduit, cable assemblies, electrical boxes, conductor types, fittings, and support requirements.
Wiring and Protection: Review branch circuits, feeders, services, circuit breakers, fuses, grounding, and bonding.
Electrical Theory: Practice voltage, current, resistance, electrical power, and circuit calculations.
Equipment: Study panelboards, switches, receptacles, lighting, appliances, and transformers.
Plan Reading: Interpret symbols, electrical drawings, layout details, and installation notes.
Communication Systems: Review communication cables, pathways, and code requirements.
Motors: Learn controllers, disconnecting means, overload protection, and related equipment.
Special Equipment: Review installations that require additional NEC provisions.
Special Occupancies: Study special location rules and safe wiring practices.
Practice using the NEC index, table of contents, definitions, and relevant code tables.
Do not try to memorize every code section. Focus on understanding how the code is organized and how to locate the correct rule.
When practicing conductor ampacity, identify the installation conditions before choosing a value from a table.
For box fill and raceway fill problems, learn what counts toward the calculation and which table or rule applies.
Electrical theory questions are easier when you understand the relationship between voltage, current, resistance, and power.
The Delaware Journeyman Electrician and Calculations NEC Combo provides dedicated calculation practice alongside trade and code review.
Remember that the included 2026 NEC is a newer educational edition. If your ProV exam still uses the 2020 NEC, practice with that approved edition before testing.
Delaware Journeyperson Electrician candidates should understand how electrical service equipment, panelboards, branch circuits, grounding, and connected loads work together.
Educational drawing only. Actual installations must follow the applicable electrical code.
Use these eight steps to prepare for journeyperson licensing through the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners.
Confirm that Journeyperson Electrician is the correct Delaware classification for your career goals.
Choose examination, certification, or reciprocity based on your training and licensing background.
Examination applicants must document 8,000 hours of qualifying work. Certificate applicants need acceptable apprenticeship completion records.
Submit the correct application and required documentation to Delaware's professional licensing system.
If your application requires testing, wait for the Board's authorization before scheduling the examination.
Prioritize wiring methods, electrical protection, general theory, equipment, and plan reading.
Complete 70 questions within three hours and meet the 75% passing requirement.
Follow Delaware's final license issuance instructions and review higher-level licensing requirements when you are ready to advance.
Delaware's published ProV Journeyperson Electrician examination has ten categories totaling 70 questions. The following percentages are calculated from those official question counts.
Total: 70 questions.
Largest subject: Wiring Methods and Materials, with 22 questions.
Two largest categories: 36 questions, approximately 51.4% of the examination.
Four largest categories: 51 questions, approximately 72.9%.
Passing requirement: 75%.
Study reminder: Do not ignore smaller categories. Every question matters.
Delaware's official ProV Journeyperson Electrician examination is open book. Candidates are responsible for using references authorized for their examination.
The June 2025 ProV bulletin lists these books for the Journeyperson Electrician examination.
| Reference Book | Edition | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 | 2020 | Primary electrical code reference for installation requirements, wiring methods, conductor sizing, grounding, protection, and equipment. |
| American Electrician's Handbook | 17th Edition | Electrical theory, formulas, practical trade knowledge, equipment, and calculations. |
| 2026 National Electrical Code | Supplemental Study | Useful for learning newer electrical code requirements, but not listed in the June 2025 ProV bulletin. |
| 2026 Delaware Journeyman Study Guide | Preparation Material | Home study and practice exams; preparation guides are not approved for use during the official test. |
Published NEC edition: 2020 in the June 2025 bulletin.
Other approved book: American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition.
2026 NEC: Study material unless the official testing bulletin has changed.
Permanent tabs: Allowed on authorized reference books.
Highlighting and pen underlining: Allowed before testing.
Prohibited: Handwritten notes, movable tabs, loose papers, and unapproved study guides.
Delaware's examination is open book, but that does not make it easy. You still need to identify the correct rule, read the surrounding conditions, and choose an answer before time runs out.
ProV permits advance highlighting, underlining in pen, and permanent reference tabs on approved books. It does not allow temporary tabs, handwritten notes, or test-preparation guides in the testing room.
Time management: 180 minutes for 70 questions, approximately 2.57 minutes per question.
Calculator: ProV permits simple four-function calculators under its published rules.
Reference strategy: Identify the question topic first, then locate the applicable code provision.
Most important reminder: Take only books and materials currently authorized by ProV.
A Delaware Journeyperson Electrician may perform electrical services under the supervision required by the Board of Electrical Examiners.
The classification is designed for qualified electrical workers who have developed substantial trade experience and are continuing toward higher electrical licensing levels.
Journeyperson electricians may work on residential, commercial, and other electrical installations within their permitted scope.
Common tasks include installing wiring systems, branch circuits, lighting, receptacles, switches, panelboards, conductors, and raceways.
Electricians may also help install and maintain motors, electrical controls, disconnecting means, and power distribution equipment.
Proper installation requires understanding the National Electrical Code and the safety requirements applicable to each job.
For example, a branch circuit must have correctly sized conductors and appropriate overcurrent protection.
Electrical equipment may require a suitable grounding and bonding arrangement, sufficient working clearance, and an approved installation method.
Conduit runs must follow rules for support, fittings, fill, and protection against physical damage.
The Delaware Journeyperson examination focuses heavily on these subjects because they appear throughout routine electrical work.
However, a Journeyperson Electrician license does not provide the same independent authority as a Master Electrician license.
Delaware's licensing rules require journeyperson electrical work to be performed under appropriate supervision.
Electricians who want to supervise projects or operate independently should investigate the Master Electrician or other higher-level license classifications applicable to their goals.
Experience gained as a journeyperson can help prepare electricians for more advanced code interpretation, electrical calculations, project planning, and professional responsibility.
Journeyperson: Licensed electrical work under required supervision.
Master Electrician: Separate higher-level licensing classification.
Code compliance: Follow the NEC edition adopted by Delaware and applicable local requirements.
Contracting authority: A Journeyperson license alone does not establish independent electrical contracting authority.
| Classification | License Type | Purpose or Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | Apprentice | Electrical training and supervised work under applicable Delaware requirements. |
| Journeyperson Electrician | Journeyperson | Licensed electrical services under supervision; examination, certification, or reciprocity route. |
| Residential Electrician | Residential | Electrical work within the state's residential classification. |
| Limited Electrician | Limited | Electrical services within the applicable limited classification and scope. |
| Limited Special Electrician | Limited Special | Electrical work restricted to the authorized specialty. |
| Master Special Electrician | Master Special | Master-level licensing for a defined specialty. |
| Master Electrician | Master | Higher-level electrical planning, installation, supervision, and responsibility within the license scope. |
| Journeyperson ProV Exam | Trade Examination | 70 questions, 180 minutes, 75% passing requirement. |
| Master ProV Exam | Trade Examination | 80 questions, 180 minutes, 75% passing in the published ProV bulletin. |
| License by Certificate | Journeyperson Qualification | Accepted apprenticeship completion certificate; journeyperson exam not required. |
| License by Reciprocity | Out-of-State Qualification | Board review of license equivalence and applicable experience requirements. |
Journeyperson: Supervised electrical work.
Master: Separate, higher-level electrical license.
Examination route: Requires approved experience, eligibility, and a passing result.
Certification route: May eliminate the journeyperson exam requirement for qualifying applicants.
8,000 Supervised Experience Hours
Qualifying Program Completion
Out-of-State Electricians
Examination applicants: Must provide proof of at least 8,000 hours of qualifying supervised electrical experience.
Certificate applicants: Need an accepted registered apprenticeship completion certificate.
Reciprocity applicants: Must satisfy Delaware's review of their existing license and experience.
Training hours: Confirm the specific classroom and practical requirements of your apprenticeship program rather than assuming one requirement applies to every route.
Use this schedule to study all ten published ProV examination categories while improving NEC navigation, electrical calculations, and time management.
The Delaware Journeyperson Electrician exam can be challenging because it tests several areas of electrical work within a three-hour examination.
Candidates must answer 70 questions and achieve a passing score of at least 75%.
That means careful reading and accurate answers are important. There is limited room for mistakes.
One advantage is that the exam is open book. However, using a codebook under time pressure requires practice.
The largest category is Wiring Methods and Materials, which includes 22 questions.
Wiring and Protection is the next largest category with 14 questions.
These two subjects alone account for more than half of the exam.
Many candidates are comfortable performing familiar electrical tasks but find written code questions difficult.
For example, you may know how to install a conduit run, yet a question might ask about maximum fill, support spacing, or the conditions affecting the chosen wiring method.
Questions involving conductor ampacity can require several steps. Candidates may need to review temperature ratings, installation conditions, conductor quantities, and correction or adjustment factors.
Grounding and bonding questions also require careful attention because the terminology can sound similar while referring to different requirements.
Electrical theory is another challenge. Understanding voltage, current, resistance, and power is essential for solving calculation questions.
Plan reading can test whether you recognize symbols and connect a drawing to an actual installation requirement.
Even the smaller categories, such as motors, communication systems, special equipment, and special occupancies, can affect your final score.
Another concern is the difference between code editions.
Contractor Exam Preps offers newer packages based on the 2026 NEC, while the published June 2025 ProV bulletin lists the 2020 NEC for official Journeyperson Electrician testing.
Different editions can contain reorganized provisions, changed wording, and updated installation requirements.
Prepare with the approved exam edition while using newer materials for supplemental learning.
Timed practice exams help develop speed, accuracy, and confidence.
A realistic practice session should include a timer, code lookups, calculation problems, and unfamiliar questions.
Review your mistakes and find the rule supporting each correct answer.
The Delaware exam becomes more manageable when you combine practical field experience with organized code study and repeated practice.
Exam: Delaware Journeyperson Electrician.
Testing provider: ProV.
Time limit: Three hours.
Passing requirement: 75%.
Calculator: Simple four-function calculator under the published ProV rules.
Identification: Bring valid identification accepted by the testing provider.
Contractor Exam Preps offers Delaware-specific Journeyman Electrician study materials, electrical calculations workbooks, NEC study packages, flash cards, and online practice questions.
The following printed packages are based on the 2026 National Electrical Code. They can support electrical learning and exam preparation, but candidates must separately verify which NEC edition is approved for their official Delaware ProV examination.
Study Guides, Calculations, Flash Cards and NEC
Printed Study Guide and Tabbed Codebook
Trade Review and Electrical Mathematics
Online practice option: The Delaware Journeyperson Electrician Online Practice Questions product includes three months of access and focuses on trade knowledge and exam-style questions.
Additional Delaware products: Browse the Delaware Exam Prep collection for additional study packages and code editions.
Reference warning: The 2026 NEC in newer study packages is not listed as an authorized Journeyperson Electrician testing reference in the June 2025 ProV bulletin.
Before purchasing: Confirm current product contents, availability, and the code edition approved for your examination date.
This custom Delaware electrician credential illustration features the Delaware state outline, electrical panelboard, lightning symbols, circuit breakers, grounding connections, motor equipment, and solar components.
It represents Delaware Journeyperson Electrician examination preparation and electrical trade education. It is not a government-issued license card or certificate.
• Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
• Board of Electrical Examiners
• Journeyperson Electrician License
• ProV Electrical Examination
• 70 Exam Questions
• 180-Minute Time Limit
• 75% Passing Requirement
• Open-Book Examination
• 2020 NEC in Published ProV Bulletin
• American Electrician's Handbook
• 2026 NEC Supplemental Study
• 8,000 Qualifying Experience Hours
• Apprenticeship Certification Pathway
• Reciprocity Pathway
• Electrical Theory and Principles
• Wiring Methods and Materials
• Wiring and Protection
• Electrical Plan Reading
• Equipment for General Use
• Motors and Controls
• Communication Systems
• Grounding and Bonding
• Conductors and Raceways
• Branch Circuits and Feeders
• Overcurrent Protection
• Special Equipment
• Special Conditions
• Special Occupancies
• Master Electrician Advancement
Prepare with electrical theory, code navigation, calculations, wiring methods, and regular timed practice based on Delaware's official examination subjects.
Delaware Journeyperson Electrician Licensing
The official license is called Journeyperson Electrician.
The Delaware Division of Professional Regulation and the Board of Electrical Examiners administer the licensing process.
Applicants using the examination pathway must document at least 8,000 hours of qualifying supervised electrical experience.
Yes. Delaware allows qualified applicants to apply through an accepted registered apprenticeship completion certificate.
No. Applicants who qualify through the certification pathway do not need to pass the Journeyperson Electrician examination.
Delaware offers a reciprocity pathway for eligible out-of-state journeyperson license holders. The Board reviews their qualifications and licensing requirements.
Delaware ProV Examination Format
ProV administers the electrical licensing examination after applicants receive approval from Delaware's Board of Electrical Examiners.
The published ProV examination contains 70 questions.
Three hours, or 180 minutes.
Delaware requires 75%. For a 70-question exam, that means at least 53 correct answers.
Yes. The examination allows approved reference books under ProV's published testing rules.
Apply through DELPROS and obtain Board approval. After approval, ProV provides examination registration instructions.
NEC Editions and Reference Rules
The June 2025 ProV Candidate Information Bulletin lists the 2020 National Electrical Code. Confirm the latest permitted edition before testing.
Do not assume so. The 2026 NEC is not listed in the June 2025 bulletin. It should be treated as supplemental study material unless ProV has updated its official rules.
American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition, is listed as an approved Journeyperson Electrician examination reference.
Yes. ProV permits permanent tabs on approved reference books.
Yes. Advance highlighting and pen underlining are permitted under ProV's published reference preparation rules.
No. ProV prohibits movable tabs and Post-it notes.
No. Writing or marking references during testing is prohibited.
No. Test preparation guides and practice examination books are not approved testing-room references.
Official Delaware Journeyperson Examination Subjects
Wiring Methods and Materials, with 22 questions.
Fourteen questions.
Yes. General Electrical Theory and Principles contains nine questions.
Six questions.
Yes. Plan Reading contains four questions.
Yes. Motors and Controls includes three questions.
Yes. Communication Systems includes four questions.
Yes. The exam contains two Special Occupancies questions.
Journeyperson and Master Electrician Licensing
The Journeyperson license allows electrical work under required supervision. It is not the same as independent Master Electrician authority.
Electricians may pursue Master Electrician or another higher-level Delaware electrical classification after meeting the applicable requirements.
The published ProV Master Electrician examination contains 80 questions and allows three hours.
No. Applicants must satisfy the separate Master Electrician qualification and licensing requirements.
Contractor Exam Preps Study Materials
Yes. Contractor Exam Preps offers Delaware Journeyman Electrician study guides, NEC combinations, electrical calculations materials, flash cards, and online practice products.
The listed package includes a Delaware Journeyman Study Guide, Electrician Calculations Guide, 2026 NEC paperback with tabs, and flash cards.
Yes. The Delaware Journeyperson Electrician Online Practice Questions product includes three months of access.
Yes. They can help with electrical theory, calculations, and newer code navigation. However, prepare separately with the NEC edition currently authorized by ProV for your examination.
No. Exam preparation products can support learning, but they do not guarantee examination passage or state license approval.
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Related subjects: Electrical theory, calculations, code navigation, wiring methods, and test preparation.
Delaware exam: 70 questions, 180 minutes, 75% passing.
Important distinction: This video discusses general 2026 NEC preparation. The published June 2025 Delaware ProV bulletin lists the 2020 NEC for official Journeyperson testing.
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Use Contractor Exam Preps for Delaware Journeyman Electrician study guides, calculation workbooks, NEC codebook combinations, flash cards, and online practice questions. Use the Delaware Board and ProV for official licensing, approved references, and examination requirements.
Official license: Delaware Journeyperson Electrician.
Examination provider: ProV.
Exam: 70 questions, three hours, 75% passing.
Published NEC reference: 2020 NEC in the June 2025 bulletin.
Other approved reference: American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition.
2026 NEC products: Supplemental study unless the official reference list has changed.
Qualifying pathways: Examination, apprenticeship certification, and reciprocity.
Prepare for Delaware's Journeyperson Electrician examination with stronger knowledge of wiring methods, electrical protection, conductors, grounding, bonding, electrical equipment, motors, controls, and electrical theory.
The published ProV examination contains 70 questions and allows 180 minutes.
Candidates need a passing score of 75%, equivalent to at least 53 correct answers out of 70.
The examination is open book, but candidates must follow ProV's rules for reference materials, permanent tabs, highlighting, and prohibited notes.
The June 2025 ProV bulletin lists the 2020 National Electrical Code and American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition as approved Journeyperson references.
Contractor Exam Preps offers Delaware Journeyman Electrician study packages based on the 2026 NEC. These packages can support code study, electrical calculations, and exam-style practice, but their included 2026 NEC should not be treated as approved for testing without confirmation from ProV.
The largest published examination subject is Wiring Methods and Materials, containing 22 questions.
Wiring and Protection includes another 14 questions, while Electrical Theory and Principles contains nine.
Together, these areas account for 45 of the 70 exam questions.
Equipment for General Use, Plan Reading, Communication Systems, Motors and Controls, Special Conditions, Special Equipment, and Special Occupancies make up the remaining subjects.
Study all ten areas and practice finding the correct code rules before exam day.
Explore the 2026 Delaware Journeyman Electrician Super Combo for study guides, calculations, flash cards, and NEC preparation materials.
The Delaware Journeyman Study Guide and NEC Combo is another option for candidates who prefer printed learning resources.
For repeated exam-style practice, the Delaware Journeyperson Electrician Online Practice Questions provide a focused digital option.
Beyond examination preparation, candidates must satisfy Delaware's licensing requirements.
The examination pathway generally requires 8,000 hours of qualifying supervised electrical experience.
Applicants with accepted apprenticeship completion certificates may qualify through the certification route without taking the journeyperson examination.
Qualified electricians licensed in other states may also pursue reciprocity, subject to Delaware Board review.
A Journeyperson Electrician license allows electrical work under appropriate supervision. Electricians who want higher-level authority should review the separate Master Electrician licensing pathway.
Build a practical study calendar, use the correct approved references, complete timed practice questions, and review the NEC rules supporting your answers.
Good preparation brings together electrical knowledge, code navigation, calculations, and consistent practice.
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