North Carolina Residential Single-Family Dwelling Electrical
Contractor Licensing Exam (SP-SFD) - 200 Practice Questions &
Answers
SECTION A: NORTH CAROLINA LAWS, RULES & LICENSING
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: Per 21 NCAC 18B .0201(b)(4), the NC Board requires a minimum of
3,000 hours of verifiable electrical experience for the SP-SFD classification.
Q2. What is the minimum amount of "Primary" experience required for a
contractor to obtain an SP-SFD license?
• 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. The balance may
be primary, secondary, or both.
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. How many continuing education (CE) hours are required annually for an SP-
SFD licensee?
• A) 4 hours
• B) 8 hours
• C) 10 hours
• D) 12 hours
Answer: B) 8 hours
Rationale: NC licensed electrical contractors must complete 8 hours of Board-
approved continuing education each year prior to renewing their license.
Q7. Which of the following is the minimum age requirement to take the SP-SFD
examination?
• A) 16 years
• B) 18 years
• C) 21 years
• D) 25 years
Answer: B) 18 years
Rationale: Per 21 NCAC 18B .0201(a)(1), to take an examination in any electrical
contracting license classification, the applicant shall be 18 years of age.
Q8. What is the maximum total project value permitted for an SP-SFD licensee?
• A) $15,000
• B) $25,000
, • C) $50,000
• D) $75,000
*Answer: B) $25,000**
*Rationale: The SP-SFD license restricts the contractor to projects with a total
value of $25,000 or less, per project.
Q9. Which of the following acts would most likely result in the revocation of an
NC electrical contractor's license?
• A) Failure to display the license on the job site
• B) Submitting a late renewal fee
• C) Performing electrical work without a qualified individual on site
• D) Using outdated NEC tables in a design
Answer: C) Performing electrical work without a qualified individual on site
Rationale: Performing work without a qualified individual violates the core
licensing requirement and is grounds for revocation.
Q10. Under NC General Statutes, what does "electrical contracting" specifically
exclude?
• A) Installation of low-voltage fire alarm systems
• B) Service-entrance work on utility-owned feeders
• C) Repair of residential lighting fixtures
• D) Maintenance of industrial motor control centers
Answer: B) Service-entrance work on utility-owned feeders
Rationale: Service-entrance work on utility-owned feeders is regulated by the
utility and not covered by the contractor's definition of electrical contracting.
Contractor Licensing Exam (SP-SFD) - 200 Practice Questions &
Answers
SECTION A: NORTH CAROLINA LAWS, RULES & LICENSING
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: Per 21 NCAC 18B .0201(b)(4), the NC Board requires a minimum of
3,000 hours of verifiable electrical experience for the SP-SFD classification.
Q2. What is the minimum amount of "Primary" experience required for a
contractor to obtain an SP-SFD license?
• 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. The balance may
be primary, secondary, or both.
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. How many continuing education (CE) hours are required annually for an SP-
SFD licensee?
• A) 4 hours
• B) 8 hours
• C) 10 hours
• D) 12 hours
Answer: B) 8 hours
Rationale: NC licensed electrical contractors must complete 8 hours of Board-
approved continuing education each year prior to renewing their license.
Q7. Which of the following is the minimum age requirement to take the SP-SFD
examination?
• A) 16 years
• B) 18 years
• C) 21 years
• D) 25 years
Answer: B) 18 years
Rationale: Per 21 NCAC 18B .0201(a)(1), to take an examination in any electrical
contracting license classification, the applicant shall be 18 years of age.
Q8. What is the maximum total project value permitted for an SP-SFD licensee?
• A) $15,000
• B) $25,000
, • C) $50,000
• D) $75,000
*Answer: B) $25,000**
*Rationale: The SP-SFD license restricts the contractor to projects with a total
value of $25,000 or less, per project.
Q9. Which of the following acts would most likely result in the revocation of an
NC electrical contractor's license?
• A) Failure to display the license on the job site
• B) Submitting a late renewal fee
• C) Performing electrical work without a qualified individual on site
• D) Using outdated NEC tables in a design
Answer: C) Performing electrical work without a qualified individual on site
Rationale: Performing work without a qualified individual violates the core
licensing requirement and is grounds for revocation.
Q10. Under NC General Statutes, what does "electrical contracting" specifically
exclude?
• A) Installation of low-voltage fire alarm systems
• B) Service-entrance work on utility-owned feeders
• C) Repair of residential lighting fixtures
• D) Maintenance of industrial motor control centers
Answer: B) Service-entrance work on utility-owned feeders
Rationale: Service-entrance work on utility-owned feeders is regulated by the
utility and not covered by the contractor's definition of electrical contracting.
