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What's on the Exam?

About the Louisiana Statewide Electrical Exam

# of Questions Minimum Passing Score Time Allowed
80 56 (70%) 240 minutes
Content Area % of Questions
Project Requirements 5-11
Electrical Calculations 11-17
Grounding and Bonding 9-15
Diagrams and Schematics 6-12
Temporary Service and Temporary Power 3-9
Electrical Systems 15-21
Class 1, 2, and 3 Wiring Systems 2-8
Systems to Prevent the Spread of Flame or Smoke 3-9
Systems Safety Requirements 7-13
Safe Working Conditions 5-11

You can see more about the exam and testing policies in the exam candidate information bulletin from the LSLBC, linked here.

Exam Preparation

What You'll Need to Prepare

To prepare for the timed, open-book exam, you will need our exam prep course and a set of approved reference manuals for your studies. You can also opt for our exam prep tabs to help learn which commonly-referenced subject areas are within each book while studying for the exam.

Exam Prep Course

Our online, self-paced exam prep course includes access to videos on our expert instructors' exam taking tips and tricks, electrical theory learning modules, practice quizzes, and unlimited attempts in an exam simulator matching the specifications of the real exam, you'll be sure to enter the exam with confidence you are fully prepared to pass!

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Book Bundle

While you may not take your own books into the licensing exam (they are supplied at the test center by LSLBC), it is important to be familiar with the content within each book so you may find answers quickly and efficiently during the timed test.

Our set of approved reference manuals includes all of the books allowed into the Louisiana Statewide Electrical Exam.

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Tabs

Our exam prep tabs help to familiarize you with key subject areas within each book that you may need to quickly reference for information during the timed exam. Use these tabs in your books while reviewing our practice quizzes and simulation exams to help learn how to navigate your books quickly in the timed exam.

Note: LSLBC exam applicants may use the approved references within the open-book exam, but books are supplied at the testing center by the LSLBC. You may not bring your own materials into the testing center.

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License Requirements

Additional Licensing Requirements for Louisiana Electrical Work

Louisiana Electrical license applicants must also complete an online business and law course administered by the LSLBC, and submit a license application with supporting documentation to prove they meet all necessary qualifications. If you need help navigating this process, let one of our licensing experts help you on a 30-minute Start-Up Consultation!

You can learn all the detail in our Louisiana electrical contractor requirements blog!