NORTH DAKOTA MASTER ELECTRICIAN
EXAMINATION – COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS|320 MULTIPLECHOICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
SECTION 1: NORTH DAKOTA LICENSING & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Question 1
Which body governs electrical licensing in North Dakota?
A) North Dakota Department of Labor
B) North Dakota State Electrical Board
C) North Dakota Public Service Commission
D) North Dakota Department of Commerce
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The North Dakota State Electrical Board (NDSEB) is responsible for
examining applicants and issuing licenses to those with the necessary
qualifications and knowledge in the laws of electricity and electrical codes.
Question 2
,What are the three classes of electrician licenses issued under ND Century
Code 4309?
A) Master, Journeyman, and Apprentice
B) Master, Journeyman, and Class B
C) Master, Class A, and Class B
D) Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ND Century Code 430910 establishes three classes of electricians
who may be licensed: Master electrician, Journeyman electrician, and Class B
electrician.
Question 3
According to ND Century Code, what is the definition of a "Master Electrician"?
A) A person who installs wiring in residential structures only
B) A person having the qualifications to plan, lay out, and supervise electrical
installations
C) A person who has completed an apprenticeship program
D) A person who holds a valid license from another state
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A "Master electrician" means a person having the necessary
qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to plan, lay out,
and supervise the installation and repair of electrical wiring apparatus and
equipment.
,Question 4
What is the minimum experience required to qualify for a North Dakota
Master Electrician license?
A) 4,000 hours
B) 6,000 hours
C) 8,000 hours
D) 10,000 hours
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applicants must have at least 5 years (10,000 hours) of electrical
experience, including one year as a licensed journeyman.
Question 5
In North Dakota, a Journeyman Electrician must work under the supervision
of which license classification?
A) Class B Electrician
B) Master Electrician
C) Electrical Apprentice
D) PowerLimited Technician
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: In North Dakota, journeyman electricians are required to work
under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrician.
Question 6
What is the passing grade for the North Dakota Master Electrician
examination?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The passing grade for the examination is 70%.
Question 7
How often must a master electrician renew their license in North Dakota?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Correct Answer: A
EXAMINATION – COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS|320 MULTIPLECHOICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
SECTION 1: NORTH DAKOTA LICENSING & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Question 1
Which body governs electrical licensing in North Dakota?
A) North Dakota Department of Labor
B) North Dakota State Electrical Board
C) North Dakota Public Service Commission
D) North Dakota Department of Commerce
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The North Dakota State Electrical Board (NDSEB) is responsible for
examining applicants and issuing licenses to those with the necessary
qualifications and knowledge in the laws of electricity and electrical codes.
Question 2
,What are the three classes of electrician licenses issued under ND Century
Code 4309?
A) Master, Journeyman, and Apprentice
B) Master, Journeyman, and Class B
C) Master, Class A, and Class B
D) Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ND Century Code 430910 establishes three classes of electricians
who may be licensed: Master electrician, Journeyman electrician, and Class B
electrician.
Question 3
According to ND Century Code, what is the definition of a "Master Electrician"?
A) A person who installs wiring in residential structures only
B) A person having the qualifications to plan, lay out, and supervise electrical
installations
C) A person who has completed an apprenticeship program
D) A person who holds a valid license from another state
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A "Master electrician" means a person having the necessary
qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to plan, lay out,
and supervise the installation and repair of electrical wiring apparatus and
equipment.
,Question 4
What is the minimum experience required to qualify for a North Dakota
Master Electrician license?
A) 4,000 hours
B) 6,000 hours
C) 8,000 hours
D) 10,000 hours
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applicants must have at least 5 years (10,000 hours) of electrical
experience, including one year as a licensed journeyman.
Question 5
In North Dakota, a Journeyman Electrician must work under the supervision
of which license classification?
A) Class B Electrician
B) Master Electrician
C) Electrical Apprentice
D) PowerLimited Technician
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: In North Dakota, journeyman electricians are required to work
under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrician.
Question 6
What is the passing grade for the North Dakota Master Electrician
examination?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The passing grade for the examination is 70%.
Question 7
How often must a master electrician renew their license in North Dakota?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Correct Answer: A
