Georgia Class II Electrical
Contractor Exam Practice
Questions 2026
100 Questions with Answers and
Rationales
Section 1: Georgia Licensing Law
and Board Rules (Questions 1–15)
1. Under Georgia licensing rules, which description most accurately distinguishes a Class II
electrical contractor license from a Class I license?
A. Class II is limited to residential installations under 200 amperes
B. Class II is restricted to single-phase installations only
C. Class II is unrestricted and may encompass electrical installations beyond the Class I
limitations
D. Class II applies exclusively to low-voltage communication systems
Answer: C
Rationale: Georgia rules identify Class II as unrestricted, while Class I has specified
restrictions on single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes .
2. What is the minimum passing score required on the Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II
examination?
A. 60
B. 65
C. 70
D. 75
Answer: C
Rationale: Georgia requires a score of 70 on the appropriate examination to obtain a Class II
electrical contractor license .
3. How many questions does the Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II exam present?
A. 100
B. 140
,C. 162
D. 200
Answer: C
Rationale: The Electrical Contractor Class II exam presents 162 questions, with 140 scored,
split as 30 regulations/laws/administration questions plus 110 technical questions .
4. How many years of electrical experience must an applicant document for a Georgia
Class II electrical contractor license?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 6 years
Answer: D
Rationale: Applicants must document a minimum of 4 years of experience in the electrical
field as would be covered by the Georgia Electrical Code or the NEC. Education may be
credited at a rate of 50%, and no more than 2 years of experience may be based on
education .
5. What specific experience must a Class II applicant document regarding system types?
A. Only residential single-phase experience
B. Experience with installations in excess of single-phase, 200-ampere systems
C. Only commercial three-phase experience
D. No specific system type experience is required
Answer: B
Rationale: Georgia rules specify that applicants for Class II licenses must document
experience with installations in excess of single-phase, 200-ampere systems .
6. How many references must an applicant submit when applying for a Georgia electrical
contractor license?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must submit three references on the required form. At least one
reference must be from a licensed electrical contractor who shall include his or her
registration number .
7. What is the primary purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC)?
, A. To establish electrical utility rates
B. To provide minimum safety requirements for electrical installations
C. To establish contractor profit margins
D. To regulate electrical apprenticeships
Answer: B
Rationale: The NEC establishes requirements intended to safeguard people and property
from hazards arising from electrical installations .
8. Which organization publishes the National Electrical Code (NEC)?
A. OSHA
B. NFPA
C. ICC
D. IEEE
Answer: B
Rationale: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes NFPA 70, the National
Electrical Code .
9. How many continuing education hours are required per year for Georgia electrical
contractors?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Georgia requires electrical contractors to complete four (4) hours of continuing
education per year .
10. An applicant initially licensed for one year or less is required to complete how many
continuing education hours prior to initial renewal?
A. 0 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 8 hours
Answer: A
Rationale: An applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for one (1) year or less is
not required to complete continuing education prior to initial renewal .
11. What must an applicant do if they fail the Georgia electrical contractor exam twice?
Contractor Exam Practice
Questions 2026
100 Questions with Answers and
Rationales
Section 1: Georgia Licensing Law
and Board Rules (Questions 1–15)
1. Under Georgia licensing rules, which description most accurately distinguishes a Class II
electrical contractor license from a Class I license?
A. Class II is limited to residential installations under 200 amperes
B. Class II is restricted to single-phase installations only
C. Class II is unrestricted and may encompass electrical installations beyond the Class I
limitations
D. Class II applies exclusively to low-voltage communication systems
Answer: C
Rationale: Georgia rules identify Class II as unrestricted, while Class I has specified
restrictions on single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes .
2. What is the minimum passing score required on the Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II
examination?
A. 60
B. 65
C. 70
D. 75
Answer: C
Rationale: Georgia requires a score of 70 on the appropriate examination to obtain a Class II
electrical contractor license .
3. How many questions does the Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II exam present?
A. 100
B. 140
,C. 162
D. 200
Answer: C
Rationale: The Electrical Contractor Class II exam presents 162 questions, with 140 scored,
split as 30 regulations/laws/administration questions plus 110 technical questions .
4. How many years of electrical experience must an applicant document for a Georgia
Class II electrical contractor license?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 6 years
Answer: D
Rationale: Applicants must document a minimum of 4 years of experience in the electrical
field as would be covered by the Georgia Electrical Code or the NEC. Education may be
credited at a rate of 50%, and no more than 2 years of experience may be based on
education .
5. What specific experience must a Class II applicant document regarding system types?
A. Only residential single-phase experience
B. Experience with installations in excess of single-phase, 200-ampere systems
C. Only commercial three-phase experience
D. No specific system type experience is required
Answer: B
Rationale: Georgia rules specify that applicants for Class II licenses must document
experience with installations in excess of single-phase, 200-ampere systems .
6. How many references must an applicant submit when applying for a Georgia electrical
contractor license?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must submit three references on the required form. At least one
reference must be from a licensed electrical contractor who shall include his or her
registration number .
7. What is the primary purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC)?
, A. To establish electrical utility rates
B. To provide minimum safety requirements for electrical installations
C. To establish contractor profit margins
D. To regulate electrical apprenticeships
Answer: B
Rationale: The NEC establishes requirements intended to safeguard people and property
from hazards arising from electrical installations .
8. Which organization publishes the National Electrical Code (NEC)?
A. OSHA
B. NFPA
C. ICC
D. IEEE
Answer: B
Rationale: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes NFPA 70, the National
Electrical Code .
9. How many continuing education hours are required per year for Georgia electrical
contractors?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Georgia requires electrical contractors to complete four (4) hours of continuing
education per year .
10. An applicant initially licensed for one year or less is required to complete how many
continuing education hours prior to initial renewal?
A. 0 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 8 hours
Answer: A
Rationale: An applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for one (1) year or less is
not required to complete continuing education prior to initial renewal .
11. What must an applicant do if they fail the Georgia electrical contractor exam twice?
