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100 Original Practice Questions (With Rationales)
Section 1: TDLR Licensing & Regulations (1–20)
1. Which Texas statute establishes the licensing requirements for Master Sign Electricians?
A. Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 611
B. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1305
C. Texas Administrative Code Chapter 73
D. NFPA 70E
Answer: B. The Electrical Safety and Licensing Act is codified in Texas Occupations Code
Chapter 1305.
2. Which state agency is responsible for issuing the Master Sign Electrician license?
A. Texas Department of Public Safety
B. Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Board
C. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D. Texas Workforce Commission
Answer: C. TDLR administers the licensing program under Chapter 1305.
3. How many hours of on-the-job training are required to qualify for the Master Sign
Electrician exam?
A. 4,000 hours
B. 8,000 hours
C. 12,000 hours
D. 16,000 hours
Answer: C. Applicants must have at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the
supervision of a Master or Master Sign Electrician.
4. What is the minimum age to apply for a Master Sign Electrician license in Texas?
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Answer: B. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
5. What is the application fee for a new Master Sign Electrician license?
A. $15
B. $30
C. $45
D. $60
Answer: C. The non-refundable application fee is $45.
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6. How often must a Master Sign Electrician renew their license?
A. Every 6 months
B. Annually
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 3 years
Answer: B. Electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be
renewed annually.
7. What is the continuing education requirement for Master Sign Electrician license
renewal?
A. 2 hours annually
B. 4 hours annually
C. 8 hours annually
D. 12 hours annually
Answer: B. Master Sign Electricians must complete 4 continuing education hours every year.
8. Which of the following is the primary scope of work for a Master Sign Electrician?
A. Residential wiring
B. Electrical sign work and outline lighting
C. Commercial high-voltage transmission
D. HVAC controls
Answer: B. Master Sign Electricians are licensed to perform electrical sign work, which
includes manufacturing, installing, and maintaining signs and outline lighting.
9. If a Master Sign Electrician's license expires, how long is the grace period before the
license is considered void?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 1 year
Answer: A. TDLR allows a 30-day grace period for renewal.
10. What is the "Experience Verification Form" used for?
A. Verifying continuing education
B. Documenting on-the-job training hours
C. Applying for a reciprocal license
D. Reporting a change of address
Answer: B. The form is required to verify the 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under a
supervising Master.
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11. If a Master Sign Electrician dies, how long can the company continue to operate under
the license?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 90 days
D. 1 year
Answer: B. TDLR allows a 30-day grace period to find a new Master.
12. Which document must be attached to the application if the applicant has a criminal
conviction?
A. A letter of recommendation
B. A Criminal History Questionnaire
C. A financial statement
D. A notarized waiver
Answer: B. A Criminal History Questionnaire is required for each offense.
13. How long is a Master Sign Electrician's license valid from the date of issuance?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 3 years
Answer: B. Licenses are valid for one year.
14. What is the primary difference between a Master Electrician and a Master Sign
Electrician?
A. The voltage level they may work on
B. The type of work: signs and outline lighting vs. general electrical
C. The number of hours required
D. The application fee
Answer: B. Master Sign Electricians focus on signs and outline lighting, while Master
Electricians handle general electrical work.
15. Which of the following is NOT a duty of a Master Sign Electrician?
A. Manufacturing electrical signs
B. Installing outline lighting
C. Repairing parking lot pole lighting
D. Performing residential service upgrades
Answer: D. Residential service upgrades are outside the scope of a sign electrician's license.
16. If a license has been expired for how many years must the person re-take the exam?
A. 1 year
100 Original Practice Questions (With Rationales)
Section 1: TDLR Licensing & Regulations (1–20)
1. Which Texas statute establishes the licensing requirements for Master Sign Electricians?
A. Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 611
B. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1305
C. Texas Administrative Code Chapter 73
D. NFPA 70E
Answer: B. The Electrical Safety and Licensing Act is codified in Texas Occupations Code
Chapter 1305.
2. Which state agency is responsible for issuing the Master Sign Electrician license?
A. Texas Department of Public Safety
B. Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Board
C. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D. Texas Workforce Commission
Answer: C. TDLR administers the licensing program under Chapter 1305.
3. How many hours of on-the-job training are required to qualify for the Master Sign
Electrician exam?
A. 4,000 hours
B. 8,000 hours
C. 12,000 hours
D. 16,000 hours
Answer: C. Applicants must have at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the
supervision of a Master or Master Sign Electrician.
4. What is the minimum age to apply for a Master Sign Electrician license in Texas?
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Answer: B. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
5. What is the application fee for a new Master Sign Electrician license?
A. $15
B. $30
C. $45
D. $60
Answer: C. The non-refundable application fee is $45.
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6. How often must a Master Sign Electrician renew their license?
A. Every 6 months
B. Annually
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 3 years
Answer: B. Electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be
renewed annually.
7. What is the continuing education requirement for Master Sign Electrician license
renewal?
A. 2 hours annually
B. 4 hours annually
C. 8 hours annually
D. 12 hours annually
Answer: B. Master Sign Electricians must complete 4 continuing education hours every year.
8. Which of the following is the primary scope of work for a Master Sign Electrician?
A. Residential wiring
B. Electrical sign work and outline lighting
C. Commercial high-voltage transmission
D. HVAC controls
Answer: B. Master Sign Electricians are licensed to perform electrical sign work, which
includes manufacturing, installing, and maintaining signs and outline lighting.
9. If a Master Sign Electrician's license expires, how long is the grace period before the
license is considered void?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 1 year
Answer: A. TDLR allows a 30-day grace period for renewal.
10. What is the "Experience Verification Form" used for?
A. Verifying continuing education
B. Documenting on-the-job training hours
C. Applying for a reciprocal license
D. Reporting a change of address
Answer: B. The form is required to verify the 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under a
supervising Master.
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11. If a Master Sign Electrician dies, how long can the company continue to operate under
the license?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 90 days
D. 1 year
Answer: B. TDLR allows a 30-day grace period to find a new Master.
12. Which document must be attached to the application if the applicant has a criminal
conviction?
A. A letter of recommendation
B. A Criminal History Questionnaire
C. A financial statement
D. A notarized waiver
Answer: B. A Criminal History Questionnaire is required for each offense.
13. How long is a Master Sign Electrician's license valid from the date of issuance?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 3 years
Answer: B. Licenses are valid for one year.
14. What is the primary difference between a Master Electrician and a Master Sign
Electrician?
A. The voltage level they may work on
B. The type of work: signs and outline lighting vs. general electrical
C. The number of hours required
D. The application fee
Answer: B. Master Sign Electricians focus on signs and outline lighting, while Master
Electricians handle general electrical work.
15. Which of the following is NOT a duty of a Master Sign Electrician?
A. Manufacturing electrical signs
B. Installing outline lighting
C. Repairing parking lot pole lighting
D. Performing residential service upgrades
Answer: D. Residential service upgrades are outside the scope of a sign electrician's license.
16. If a license has been expired for how many years must the person re-take the exam?
A. 1 year
