North Carolina Residential Single-Family Dwelling Electrical
Contractor Licensing Exam (SP-SFD) - 200 Practice
Questions & Answers
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SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & NC ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Q1. What is the minimum total experience required for an applicant to qualify for the
SP-SFD license in North Carolina?
A) 2,000 hours
B) 3,000 hours
C) 4,000 hours
D) 5,000 hours
Answer: B) 3,000 hours
Rationale: The NC Board requires a minimum of 3,000 hours of verifiable electrical
experience, of which 2,000 hours must be primary (direct) experience .
Q2. What is the minimum amount of "Primary" experience required for a contractor to
obtain an SP-SFD license in North Carolina?
A) 1,000 hours
B) 2,000 hours
,C) 3,000 hours
D) 4,000 hours
Answer: B) 2,000 hours
Rationale: Of the 3,000 total required hours, at least 2,000 hours must be primary (direct)
electrical work experience under a qualified individual .
Q3. According to NC General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 4, which entity is
responsible for licensing electrical contractors in North Carolina?
A) North Carolina Department of Labor
B) North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
C) North Carolina Department of Business and Professional Regulation
D) North Carolina Electrical Safety Authority
Answer: B) North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Rationale: The NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors is responsible for
licensing electrical contractors as per Chapter 87, Article 4 of the NC General Statutes .
Q4. Which North Carolina statute defines the scope of a Residential Dwelling license?
A) NC Gen. Stat. § 20-140.1
B) NC Gen. Stat. § 87-4-10
C) NC Gen. Stat. § 66-5-5
D) NC Gen. Stat. § 90-1-2
,Answer: B) NC Gen. Stat. § 87-4-10
Rationale: NC Gen. Stat. § 87-4-10 specifically limits the Residential Dwelling license to
one- and two-family dwellings .
Q5. Under NC Administrative Code, Chapter 18B, what is required for license renewal
for SP-SFD electricians?
A) Passing a written exam every year
B) Completion of continuing education hours
C) Submission of a new application every 3 months
D) Providing a bond of $10,000 annually
Answer: B) Completion of continuing education hours
Rationale: Continuing education is required for license renewal as outlined in Chapter 18B
to ensure licensees stay current with codes and practices .
Q6. What is the maximum number of continuing education hours required for SP-SFD
license renewal per 12-month period?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 16 hours
, Answer: C) 10 hours
Rationale: Up to 10 hours of continuing education are required per 12-month period for
license renewal .
Q7. Under NCSEBEEC rules, how often must a Residential Dwelling contractor renew
their license?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Answer: B) Every two years
Rationale: The Board requires biennial renewal for all residential dwelling licenses .
Q8. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the SP-SFD license in North
Carolina?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Contractor Licensing Exam (SP-SFD) - 200 Practice
Questions & Answers
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SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & NC ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Q1. What is the minimum total experience required for an applicant to qualify for the
SP-SFD license in North Carolina?
A) 2,000 hours
B) 3,000 hours
C) 4,000 hours
D) 5,000 hours
Answer: B) 3,000 hours
Rationale: The NC Board requires a minimum of 3,000 hours of verifiable electrical
experience, of which 2,000 hours must be primary (direct) experience .
Q2. What is the minimum amount of "Primary" experience required for a contractor to
obtain an SP-SFD license in North Carolina?
A) 1,000 hours
B) 2,000 hours
,C) 3,000 hours
D) 4,000 hours
Answer: B) 2,000 hours
Rationale: Of the 3,000 total required hours, at least 2,000 hours must be primary (direct)
electrical work experience under a qualified individual .
Q3. According to NC General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 4, which entity is
responsible for licensing electrical contractors in North Carolina?
A) North Carolina Department of Labor
B) North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
C) North Carolina Department of Business and Professional Regulation
D) North Carolina Electrical Safety Authority
Answer: B) North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Rationale: The NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors is responsible for
licensing electrical contractors as per Chapter 87, Article 4 of the NC General Statutes .
Q4. Which North Carolina statute defines the scope of a Residential Dwelling license?
A) NC Gen. Stat. § 20-140.1
B) NC Gen. Stat. § 87-4-10
C) NC Gen. Stat. § 66-5-5
D) NC Gen. Stat. § 90-1-2
,Answer: B) NC Gen. Stat. § 87-4-10
Rationale: NC Gen. Stat. § 87-4-10 specifically limits the Residential Dwelling license to
one- and two-family dwellings .
Q5. Under NC Administrative Code, Chapter 18B, what is required for license renewal
for SP-SFD electricians?
A) Passing a written exam every year
B) Completion of continuing education hours
C) Submission of a new application every 3 months
D) Providing a bond of $10,000 annually
Answer: B) Completion of continuing education hours
Rationale: Continuing education is required for license renewal as outlined in Chapter 18B
to ensure licensees stay current with codes and practices .
Q6. What is the maximum number of continuing education hours required for SP-SFD
license renewal per 12-month period?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 16 hours
, Answer: C) 10 hours
Rationale: Up to 10 hours of continuing education are required per 12-month period for
license renewal .
Q7. Under NCSEBEEC rules, how often must a Residential Dwelling contractor renew
their license?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Answer: B) Every two years
Rationale: The Board requires biennial renewal for all residential dwelling licenses .
Q8. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the SP-SFD license in North
Carolina?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
