NYC Master
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2026/2027:
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Complete Test Bank: 120+ Questions
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EXAM INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions carefully before
beginning.
,Exam Format & Requirements (2026/2027):
Feature Details
Administered By NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) via DCAS
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
NYC Electrical Code (based on NEC with local
Governing Code
amendments)
Content Areas Covered:
• Electrical Theory and Calculations
• NYC Electrical Code and NEC Compliance
, • Wiring Methods and Installation Practices
• Overcurrent Protection and Grounding
• Motors, Transformers, and Generators
• Safety Standards and Inspection Procedures
General Instructions:
1. Select the single best answer for each question.
2. Answers with bolded text indicate the correct
choice.
3. Each question includes a
detailed rationale explaining the correct answer.
4. Do not spend too much time on any single
question.
5. No penalty for guessing—answer all questions.
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: 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,
eleCtriCiaN exaM
2026/2027:
CoMplete test
BaNk
Complete Test Bank: 120+ Questions
with Answers & Detailed Rationales
EXAM INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions carefully before
beginning.
,Exam Format & Requirements (2026/2027):
Feature Details
Administered By NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) via DCAS
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
NYC Electrical Code (based on NEC with local
Governing Code
amendments)
Content Areas Covered:
• Electrical Theory and Calculations
• NYC Electrical Code and NEC Compliance
, • Wiring Methods and Installation Practices
• Overcurrent Protection and Grounding
• Motors, Transformers, and Generators
• Safety Standards and Inspection Procedures
General Instructions:
1. Select the single best answer for each question.
2. Answers with bolded text indicate the correct
choice.
3. Each question includes a
detailed rationale explaining the correct answer.
4. Do not spend too much time on any single
question.
5. No penalty for guessing—answer all questions.
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: 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,
