Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE) Exam Prep Courses

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Overview

Your Guide to the Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE) Exam

We offer everything you need to pass the Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE) Exam.

To prepare for the exam, you will need books and tabs as well as our exam prep course. We also give the option to purchase pre-tabbed and highlighted books, saving you valuable hours of highlighting the information within the books yourself. 

 

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As a Tennessee Electrical Contractor classified CE you are licensed for electrical work in the state of Tennessee, including where the total cost of labor and materials exceeds $25,000. The CE electrical classification is accepted statewide, and additional exams are not required in each county or municipality. 

Exam Breakdown

What’s on the exam

# of Questions Minimum Passing Score Time Allowed
100 73% (73 Questions) 260 Minutes
Subject Area # of Questions
General Knowledge and Electrical Installation Requirements 14
Building Code Requirements 5
Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits 10
Overcurrent Protection 4
Grounding and Bonding 10
Conductors and Cables 8

You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more information on testing policies.

Exam Preparation

How to Prepare for the Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE) Exam

The Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE) Exam is a standardized exam used to assess the contractor license candidate's knowledge and understanding of various aspects of electrical codes and practices.

The Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE) Exam covers a wide array of subjects related to electrical work including:

  • National electrical codes 
  • General electrical knowledge 
  • Electrical installation requirements 
  • Building code requirements 
  • Services, feeders, and branch circuits 
  • Overcurrent protection 
  • Grounding and Bonding 
  • Conductors and Cables 
  • Raceways and Boxes 
  • Hazardous locations 
  • Special occupancies 
  • Low voltage systems 
  • Lighting and general use equipment 
  • OSHA and NFPA 70E safety

To pass the exam, you must achieve a score of 73% or higher. Effective preparation involves a thorough review of all study materials and reference books. Exam prep courses like the packages available through Contractor Training Center can explain exactly what you need to know to pass your exam the first time.

License Requirements

How to Become a Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE)

To obtain Electrical Contractor (CE) certification in Tennessee you must:

  • Submit your license application to the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance 
  • Provide financial statements to determine license classification and monetary limit 
  • Maintain general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance if you have employees 
  • Pass the Tennessee Business and Law Management Exam 
  • Pass the Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE) Exam