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NORTH CAROLINA LIMITED ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS & COMPLETE RATIONALES
**1. What is the maximum dollar value of a single electrical
contracting project permitted under a Limited Electrical
Contractor License in North Carolina?**
A. $30,000
B. $60,000
C. $100,000
D. Unlimited
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Limited classification restricts electrical
contracting projects to a value not exceeding **$60,000** . This
monetary limit is a defining characteristic of the Limited license
and distinguishes it from the Intermediate and Unlimited
classifications.
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**2. Under a Limited Electrical Contractor License, what is the
maximum equipment voltage permitted?**
A. 120/240 volts
B. 480 volts
C. 600 volts
D. 1,000 volts
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The Limited classification restricts installations to
equipment operating at voltages not exceeding **600 volts**
phase-to-phase . This voltage limitation applies regardless of
the project's monetary value.
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**3. How many hours are allowed to complete the 100-question
NC Limited Electrical Contractor Examination?**
A. 4 hours
B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours
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**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of
Electrical Contractors allows a maximum of **6 hours** (360
minutes) to complete the examination . The exam is open-book
and includes 100 multiple-choice questions.
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**4. How many hours of experience are required to take the
Limited classification examination?**
A. 2,000 hours
B. 3,000 hours
C. 5,000 hours
D. 9,000 hours
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** An applicant for the Limited classification must
have **3,000 hours** of experience, of which **2,000 hours**
must be primary experience. The balance may be primary,
secondary, or both .
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NORTH CAROLINA LIMITED ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS & COMPLETE RATIONALES
**1. What is the maximum dollar value of a single electrical
contracting project permitted under a Limited Electrical
Contractor License in North Carolina?**
A. $30,000
B. $60,000
C. $100,000
D. Unlimited
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Limited classification restricts electrical
contracting projects to a value not exceeding **$60,000** . This
monetary limit is a defining characteristic of the Limited license
and distinguishes it from the Intermediate and Unlimited
classifications.
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**2. Under a Limited Electrical Contractor License, what is the
maximum equipment voltage permitted?**
A. 120/240 volts
B. 480 volts
C. 600 volts
D. 1,000 volts
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The Limited classification restricts installations to
equipment operating at voltages not exceeding **600 volts**
phase-to-phase . This voltage limitation applies regardless of
the project's monetary value.
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**3. How many hours are allowed to complete the 100-question
NC Limited Electrical Contractor Examination?**
A. 4 hours
B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours
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**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of
Electrical Contractors allows a maximum of **6 hours** (360
minutes) to complete the examination . The exam is open-book
and includes 100 multiple-choice questions.
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**4. How many hours of experience are required to take the
Limited classification examination?**
A. 2,000 hours
B. 3,000 hours
C. 5,000 hours
D. 9,000 hours
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** An applicant for the Limited classification must
have **3,000 hours** of experience, of which **2,000 hours**
must be primary experience. The balance may be primary,
secondary, or both .
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