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TEXAS MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN
PRACTICE EXAM — QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS AND COMPLETE
RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
**1. What is the minimum on-the-job training required to qualify
for a Texas Maintenance Electrician license?**
A. 4,000 hours
B. 8,000 hours
C. 12,000 hours
D. 16,000 hours
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Under Texas Occupations Code § 1305.158, an
applicant must have at least **8,000 hours** of on-the-job
training under the supervision of a master electrician or
maintenance electrician .
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**2. What is the primary limitation on where a Maintenance
Electrician may perform electrical work?**
A. May work on any commercial property in Texas
B. May perform maintenance work only on the premises where
the holder is regularly employed on a full-time basis
C. May work on any residential property regardless of employer
D. May work statewide as an independent contractor
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** A Maintenance Electrician's license is
**premises-specific**. The licensee may perform electrical
maintenance work only in or upon the premises and buildings
where they are regularly employed on a full-time basis. They
are prohibited from performing new installations that require
permits .
**3. Under Texas law, a Maintenance Electrician must work
under what level of supervision?**
A. Direct supervision (on-site at all times)
B. General supervision of a Master Electrician
C. Independent practice without supervision
D. Supervision by a Journeyman Electrician
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**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Maintenance Electricians are required to work
under the **general supervision of a Master Electrician**. This
means the Master Electrician oversees the work but need not
be physically present at all times .
**4. Which of the following is a Maintenance Electrician
PROHIBITED from performing?**
A. Repairing existing electrical equipment
B. Installing new wiring that requires a permit
C. Replacing faulty circuit breakers
D. Troubleshooting motor control circuits
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Texas law specifically prohibits Maintenance
Electricians from **installing new wiring for which a permit is
required**. Their work is limited to repairs necessary to keep
existing installations in a safe condition. They shall not make
extensions or new installations .
**5. A Maintenance Electrician changes employers. What action
must be taken?**
TEXAS MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN
PRACTICE EXAM — QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS AND COMPLETE
RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
**1. What is the minimum on-the-job training required to qualify
for a Texas Maintenance Electrician license?**
A. 4,000 hours
B. 8,000 hours
C. 12,000 hours
D. 16,000 hours
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Under Texas Occupations Code § 1305.158, an
applicant must have at least **8,000 hours** of on-the-job
training under the supervision of a master electrician or
maintenance electrician .
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**2. What is the primary limitation on where a Maintenance
Electrician may perform electrical work?**
A. May work on any commercial property in Texas
B. May perform maintenance work only on the premises where
the holder is regularly employed on a full-time basis
C. May work on any residential property regardless of employer
D. May work statewide as an independent contractor
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** A Maintenance Electrician's license is
**premises-specific**. The licensee may perform electrical
maintenance work only in or upon the premises and buildings
where they are regularly employed on a full-time basis. They
are prohibited from performing new installations that require
permits .
**3. Under Texas law, a Maintenance Electrician must work
under what level of supervision?**
A. Direct supervision (on-site at all times)
B. General supervision of a Master Electrician
C. Independent practice without supervision
D. Supervision by a Journeyman Electrician
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**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Maintenance Electricians are required to work
under the **general supervision of a Master Electrician**. This
means the Master Electrician oversees the work but need not
be physically present at all times .
**4. Which of the following is a Maintenance Electrician
PROHIBITED from performing?**
A. Repairing existing electrical equipment
B. Installing new wiring that requires a permit
C. Replacing faulty circuit breakers
D. Troubleshooting motor control circuits
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Texas law specifically prohibits Maintenance
Electricians from **installing new wiring for which a permit is
required**. Their work is limited to repairs necessary to keep
existing installations in a safe condition. They shall not make
extensions or new installations .
**5. A Maintenance Electrician changes employers. What action
must be taken?**
