MICHIGAN MASTER ELECTRICIAN LICENSING EXAM
– 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I Michigan Electrical Laws, Rules, and Licensing 15 2
II General Knowledge, Theory, and Safety 20 4
III Wiring Methods, Materials, and Raceways 25 7
IV Grounding, Bonding, and Neutral Conductors 25 10
V Overcurrent Protection and Short-Circuit 20 13
Calculations
VI Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits 25 16
VII Load Calculations (Dwelling, Commercial, 25 19
Multifamily)
VIII Motors, Motor Control, and Transformers 25 22
IX Hazardous Locations and Special Occupancies 20 25
X Advanced Calculations and Plan Review Scoreable 28
,Section I: Michigan Electrical Laws, Rules, and Licensing (Questions 1–
15)
1. In Michigan, who is legally responsible for ensuring that all
electrical work on a project is performed in compliance with the State
Electrical Code?
A) The electrical inspector
B) The property owner
C) The master electrician of record
D) The general contractor
Answer: C
Rationale: Under Michigan law, the master electrician who signs the
permit application is the "master of record" and is ultimately
responsible for code compliance of all work performed under that
permit. The inspector (A) verifies compliance but does not bear the
legal responsibility. The owner (B) or general contractor (D) may have
contractual obligations, but the master electrician holds the statutory
duty.
2. According to Michigan's Skilled Trades Regulation Act, what is the
minimum age requirement to apply for a master electrician
examination?
A) 18 years of age
B) 20 years of age
C) 21 years of age
D) 22 years of age
Answer: D
Rationale: The State of Michigan requires applicants for the master
,electrician examination to be at least 22 years of age. This is a statutory
requirement under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act to ensure a certain
level of maturity and experience before obtaining a master license.
3. The Michigan Electrical Code Part 8 requires that a copy of the
electrical permit be posted where?
A) At the municipal building department
B) In the master electrician's office
C) On the job site, accessible to the inspector
D) Inside the main electrical panel
Answer: C
Rationale: Michigan Part 8 rules require the permit to be posted at the
job site so the inspector can verify it. It does not have to be in the panel
(D) or at the electrician's office (B). The building department (A) retains
its own records.
4. If an applicant fails to pass the master electrician examination two
times within a period of two years, what must they do to become
eligible to sit for the exam again?
A) Wait one year and pay a higher fee
B) Provide proof of completion of a board-approved course on Michigan
electrical code, electrical fundamentals, or electrical theory
C) Obtain a waiver from the state electrical board
D) Complete an additional 2,000 hours of practical experience
Answer: B
Rationale: Under the Michigan Occupational Code, if an applicant fails
the exam twice within two years, they become ineligible to sit again
until they present proof of successful completion of a course on
Michigan electrical code, electrical fundamentals, or electrical theory
approved by the board.
, 5. The Michigan Master Examination consists of 75 multiple-choice
questions. What is the minimum passing score required?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: B
Rationale: The State of Michigan requires a minimum passing score of
75% or higher to pass the master electrician examination. This standard
applies to both journeyman and master level exams.
6. Which of the following documents is NOT permitted in the
examination room according to Michigan test center rules?
A) An unmarked National Electrical Code book
B) A basic four-function, non-programmable calculator
C) A personal copy of the Ugly's Electrical References book
D) An unmarked copy of the Michigan Part 8 Rules
Answer: C
Rationale: The examination rules for Michigan explicitly prohibit
handbooks and/or Ugly's books. While you may bring an unmarked NEC
book and Part 8 Rules, personal reference handbooks are not allowed. A
basic four-function, non-programmable calculator is permitted.
7. Under Michigan law, a master electrician's license is required to do
which of the following?
A) Perform electrical maintenance work under supervision
B) Supervise the installation of electrical wiring and equipment
C) Only pull electrical permits
D) Design electrical systems for industrial facilities
Answer: B
– 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I Michigan Electrical Laws, Rules, and Licensing 15 2
II General Knowledge, Theory, and Safety 20 4
III Wiring Methods, Materials, and Raceways 25 7
IV Grounding, Bonding, and Neutral Conductors 25 10
V Overcurrent Protection and Short-Circuit 20 13
Calculations
VI Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits 25 16
VII Load Calculations (Dwelling, Commercial, 25 19
Multifamily)
VIII Motors, Motor Control, and Transformers 25 22
IX Hazardous Locations and Special Occupancies 20 25
X Advanced Calculations and Plan Review Scoreable 28
,Section I: Michigan Electrical Laws, Rules, and Licensing (Questions 1–
15)
1. In Michigan, who is legally responsible for ensuring that all
electrical work on a project is performed in compliance with the State
Electrical Code?
A) The electrical inspector
B) The property owner
C) The master electrician of record
D) The general contractor
Answer: C
Rationale: Under Michigan law, the master electrician who signs the
permit application is the "master of record" and is ultimately
responsible for code compliance of all work performed under that
permit. The inspector (A) verifies compliance but does not bear the
legal responsibility. The owner (B) or general contractor (D) may have
contractual obligations, but the master electrician holds the statutory
duty.
2. According to Michigan's Skilled Trades Regulation Act, what is the
minimum age requirement to apply for a master electrician
examination?
A) 18 years of age
B) 20 years of age
C) 21 years of age
D) 22 years of age
Answer: D
Rationale: The State of Michigan requires applicants for the master
,electrician examination to be at least 22 years of age. This is a statutory
requirement under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act to ensure a certain
level of maturity and experience before obtaining a master license.
3. The Michigan Electrical Code Part 8 requires that a copy of the
electrical permit be posted where?
A) At the municipal building department
B) In the master electrician's office
C) On the job site, accessible to the inspector
D) Inside the main electrical panel
Answer: C
Rationale: Michigan Part 8 rules require the permit to be posted at the
job site so the inspector can verify it. It does not have to be in the panel
(D) or at the electrician's office (B). The building department (A) retains
its own records.
4. If an applicant fails to pass the master electrician examination two
times within a period of two years, what must they do to become
eligible to sit for the exam again?
A) Wait one year and pay a higher fee
B) Provide proof of completion of a board-approved course on Michigan
electrical code, electrical fundamentals, or electrical theory
C) Obtain a waiver from the state electrical board
D) Complete an additional 2,000 hours of practical experience
Answer: B
Rationale: Under the Michigan Occupational Code, if an applicant fails
the exam twice within two years, they become ineligible to sit again
until they present proof of successful completion of a course on
Michigan electrical code, electrical fundamentals, or electrical theory
approved by the board.
, 5. The Michigan Master Examination consists of 75 multiple-choice
questions. What is the minimum passing score required?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: B
Rationale: The State of Michigan requires a minimum passing score of
75% or higher to pass the master electrician examination. This standard
applies to both journeyman and master level exams.
6. Which of the following documents is NOT permitted in the
examination room according to Michigan test center rules?
A) An unmarked National Electrical Code book
B) A basic four-function, non-programmable calculator
C) A personal copy of the Ugly's Electrical References book
D) An unmarked copy of the Michigan Part 8 Rules
Answer: C
Rationale: The examination rules for Michigan explicitly prohibit
handbooks and/or Ugly's books. While you may bring an unmarked NEC
book and Part 8 Rules, personal reference handbooks are not allowed. A
basic four-function, non-programmable calculator is permitted.
7. Under Michigan law, a master electrician's license is required to do
which of the following?
A) Perform electrical maintenance work under supervision
B) Supervise the installation of electrical wiring and equipment
C) Only pull electrical permits
D) Design electrical systems for industrial facilities
Answer: B
