Alabama NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam Prep Courses & Reference Materials

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Overview & Benefits

Preparing for the Alabama NASCLA Exam for Master/Unlimited Electrical Contractors

Contractor Training Center offers everything you need to prepare for the Alabama NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam, one of the accepted exams to obtain an Alabama Electrical Contractor license.  

To prepare for the Alabama NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam, you will need the complete book set of reference materials and tabs, as well as the exam prep course. Save time with our pre-tabbed and highlighted reference materials, available with the purchase of our Full-Service Exam Prep package. This option saves you valuable hours otherwise spent highlighting information within the book yourself. 

The Alabama NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam is one of the accepted exams available for applicants seeking an Alabama Electrical Contractors license. Applicants must receive approval from the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors before they can schedule their exam.  

You can find the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board application here. Please note the application has to be on file 30 days prior to a Board meeting, which are held quarterly. Schedule a Start-up Consultation with one of our licensing experts to ensure your application is complete for the next Board meeting! 

What's on the Exam?

What's on the Alabama NASCLA Exam for Master/Unlimited Electrical Contractors

Number of Questions Time Allowed Passing Score
110 4.5 hours (270 minutes) 75% (83 correct questions)
Subject Area # of Questions
Communication Systems 1
Electrical Theory & Principles 11
Experimental 10
General Code Requirements 17
General Equipment Use 13
Project Design and Management 8
Safety 9
Special Occupancies, Special Equipment, and Special Conditions 8
Wiring and Protections 17
Wiring Methods and Materials 16

To see more information about exam content and testing policies, you can refer to the candidate information bulletin at the link here.

Exam Preparation

What You'll Need to Prepare for the Alabama NASCLA Electrical Exam

The NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam is designed to assess your knowledge of electrical codes, safety practices, and business management principles necessary to operate an electrical contracting business in Alabama. The exam’s purpose is to ensure contractors understand and adhere to relevant laws and regulations. It is a four-and-a-half-hour open-book test consisting of 110 multiple-choice questions covering various topics, including fundamental electrical contracting concepts such as: 

 

  • Communication systems 
  • Electrical theory and principles 
  • General code requirements 
  • General equipment use 
  • Project design and management 
  • Safety 
  • Special occupancies, special equipment, and special conditions 
  • Wiring and protection 
  • Wiring methods and materials 

To pass the exam, you must achieve a score of 75% or higher. Effective preparation involves a thorough review of provided study materials and relevant national electrical codes, standards, and Alabama-specific licensing provisions. Exam prep courses like the packages available through Contractor Training Center explain exactly what you need to know to pass your exam the first time. 

Alabama NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam Prep Course

Our self-paced online course includes discussions of test-taking best practices, book-highlighting instructional videos, practice quizzes, learning modules, and an exam simulator.

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Book Bundle

The NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam is open-book, and you may bring the approved reference manuals inside the exam. We offer the reference manuals you will need to prepare for the Alabama Administered version of the NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam.

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Tabs

Our exam prep tabs mark the sections most often referenced in exam questions, to help you navigate texts quickly during timed exams. You cannot use temporary tabs such as sticky notes, as tabs must have permanent adhesive (per Prov). Our permanent, pre-printed tabs are approved for use in electrical contractor exams.  

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License Requirements

License Requirements for Alabama Electrical Contractors

The Alabama NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam is an accepted exam for those who wish to become electrical contractors at the unlimited master level in the state of Alabama, specifically individuals who intend to oversee and manage all aspects of electrical projects, from planning and estimating to supervising the work of electricians. In addition to passing a trade exam such as the Alabama NASCLA Electrical exam, license applicants are required to meet experience, insurance, and financial requirements and submit a license application to the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board for approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered on the Alabama NASCLA Electrical Exam?

Key topics covered on the NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam include electrical codes, safety practices, and business management principles necessary to operate an electrical contracting business in Alabama. The exam’s purpose is to ensure contractors understand and adhere to relevant electrical and life safety codes, safety standards, and state regulations.

Is the Alabama NASCLA Electrical Exam open-book or closed-book?

The Alabama NASCLA Electrical Exam is open-book. Candidates may bring any or all of the approved references listed on the candidate information bulletin into the exam with them.

How do I prepare for the Alabama NASCLA Electrical Contractor Exam?

Study relevant national electrical codes, electrical safety standards, and Alabama- specific licensing provisions, and take advantage of NASCLA Master Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam prep packages available through Contractor Training Center.

Where can I find more information about the Alabama NASCLA Electrical Contractor Exam?

You can find more information about the Alabama NASCLA Electrical Contractor Exam on the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board website, linked here.