Master the NYC eleCtriCiaN exaM 2025/2026:
the UltiMate test BaNk with Verified
QUestioNs aNd iN-depth aNswers
Complete Exam Preparation Guide with
200+ Practice Questions, Answers, and
Rationales
EXAM INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions carefully before
beginning.
Exam Format & Requirements (2025/2026):
Feature Details
New York City Department of Buildings (DOB
Administered By
via DCAS
,Feature Details
Master Electrician, Special Electrician,
License Types
Journeyman
Closed-book, multiple-choice, scenario-based
Exam Format
questions
Application Submitted online through DOB NOW
License Term 2 years (biennial renewal)
Experience
7.5 years (10,500 hours) within last 10 years
Required
Minimum Age 21 years old
Fee (LIC41) $525
Experience Requirements:
• Standard Path: 7.5 years (10,500 hours) of
experience in electrical installation, alteration,
and repair
• B.S. Degree: 3.5 years (4,900 hours) of
experience
• M.S. Degree: 2.5 years (3,500 hours) of
experience
, • Graduate of Registered Program: 5.5 years
(7,700 hours) of experience
• Inspection Agency Experience: 7.5 years (7,000
hours)
Important Note: No more than 25% of experience
may be outside the U.S. unless the Buildings
Commissioner finds the foreign licensing system
comparable .
Supervision Requirements:
• Experience must be obtained under direct
supervision of a Department-licensed Master
Electrician or Special Electrician
• For experience outside NYC, under a qualified
individual employed by a Master Electrician
business
SECTION A: LICENSING & REGULATIONS
(Questions 1-20)
, 1. What is the minimum age requirement to
apply for a Master Electrician license in New York
City?
• A) 18 years old
• B) 21 years old
• C) 25 years old
• D) 30 years old
Rationale: The NYC DOB requires applicants to be at
least 21 years old to apply for a Master Electrician
license . This ensures maturity and sufficient
experience in the field.
2. How many hours of experience are required to
qualify for the NYC Master Electrician exam?
• A) 7,000 hours
• B) 10,500 hours
• C) 14,000 hours
• D) 21,000 hours
Rationale: Applicants must have 7.5 years (10,500
hours) of experience in the installation, alteration,
the UltiMate test BaNk with Verified
QUestioNs aNd iN-depth aNswers
Complete Exam Preparation Guide with
200+ Practice Questions, Answers, and
Rationales
EXAM INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions carefully before
beginning.
Exam Format & Requirements (2025/2026):
Feature Details
New York City Department of Buildings (DOB
Administered By
via DCAS
,Feature Details
Master Electrician, Special Electrician,
License Types
Journeyman
Closed-book, multiple-choice, scenario-based
Exam Format
questions
Application Submitted online through DOB NOW
License Term 2 years (biennial renewal)
Experience
7.5 years (10,500 hours) within last 10 years
Required
Minimum Age 21 years old
Fee (LIC41) $525
Experience Requirements:
• Standard Path: 7.5 years (10,500 hours) of
experience in electrical installation, alteration,
and repair
• B.S. Degree: 3.5 years (4,900 hours) of
experience
• M.S. Degree: 2.5 years (3,500 hours) of
experience
, • Graduate of Registered Program: 5.5 years
(7,700 hours) of experience
• Inspection Agency Experience: 7.5 years (7,000
hours)
Important Note: No more than 25% of experience
may be outside the U.S. unless the Buildings
Commissioner finds the foreign licensing system
comparable .
Supervision Requirements:
• Experience must be obtained under direct
supervision of a Department-licensed Master
Electrician or Special Electrician
• For experience outside NYC, under a qualified
individual employed by a Master Electrician
business
SECTION A: LICENSING & REGULATIONS
(Questions 1-20)
, 1. What is the minimum age requirement to
apply for a Master Electrician license in New York
City?
• A) 18 years old
• B) 21 years old
• C) 25 years old
• D) 30 years old
Rationale: The NYC DOB requires applicants to be at
least 21 years old to apply for a Master Electrician
license . This ensures maturity and sufficient
experience in the field.
2. How many hours of experience are required to
qualify for the NYC Master Electrician exam?
• A) 7,000 hours
• B) 10,500 hours
• C) 14,000 hours
• D) 21,000 hours
Rationale: Applicants must have 7.5 years (10,500
hours) of experience in the installation, alteration,
