Taking the Electrical Exam! HELP!

[topdawgs]

Does any one have any suggestions on what I should study most for the restricted 200 amp or less electrical exam?? I have been a electrician for 12 years now, and I have done ventured out on my own, I've got the GOAMP test take in novemeber for the state of Georgia. Its the restricted class 1 test. They wont even tell me what I can take into the exam room! I heard that the way they word all the questions are just tricky and confusing. I have tried to find some practice test and study guides , cant find any that isn't costly. Any help would be great!

[Ohm1]

Looks like I've been ignoring the site I requested.

What's a 200amp or less restricted exam --The 200amps or less is obvious, but why just 200amps, why not 400. Is there a restriction on what an electrical residential electrician can work on? Never heard of it! You say you are an electrician, so exactly what exam are you taking?

I will go to your states site and investigate what I can.

Get back to us!

[mdshunk]

The Georgia test is given by Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP)
The Greorgia license reciprocates with South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama.
The Class I license is for single phase installations that don't exceed 200 amps at the service drop or service lateral. The Class II license is unlimited.
The test is two parts, each 4 hours at 70 questions each. 70% passing grade required.
The test is 25% law, regulations, and administrative functions, 20% Interior electrical systems, 15% technical functions, 15% controls and devices, 15% special locations, 5% ac/dc motors, 5% transformers.
If you fail the exam twice, you need to present proof that you've attended a review class before you can take it the 3rd time.
You need to also take a one hour, 30 question business exam to get the state contractor license.
I was unable to find information related to what all you can bring into the test. Generally, you can at least bring in a tabbed copy of the NEC, a calculator, and blank paper.

[Ohm1]

MD has the nail hit! Just to add: Research the information you seek by talking to those who have already took the exam. Also see the added information below:

State Board: Construction Industry Licensing Board
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1416 Fax: (478) 207-1425
www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/construct

Licensing Requirements: Contractor - Unrestricted & Restricted
(Max 200 Amps Single Phase)
Requirements: 4 yrs. Residential & Commercial Experience
Exam By: Applied Measurements Professionals, Inc.
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 7
Application Fee: $30
Exam Fee: $133
Renewal Fee: $75
No. Times Given: 3 times per year

Continuing Education Requirements: Any applicant for renewal of electrical contractor license is required to complete four (4) hours of continuing education per year. However, an applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for less than two (2) years, but more than 1 year must have completed four (4) hours of continuing education while licensed prior to initial renewal. An applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for one (1) year or less is not required to complete continuing education prior to initial renewal.
Renewal: June 30
Renewal Year: Even years
Other Licenses: Alarm, Telecommunication, Low Voltage
NEC Adoption Dates: 2002 NEC adopted July, 2002 (Testing); Jan. 1, 2003 (Field)
Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC - July 2005
Notes: Exam includes Business, Law & Technical.
The Department of Community Affairs can be contacted for more information regarding field practice, (404) 679-4940. CEU does not need to be approved within quidelines.
Updated: May, 2005
Reciprocates: Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina

[Wgoodrich]

Wow ! One replied and another followed with a support to that original reply for confirmation all in rapid response with great professionalism being shown and in great and accurate detail.

I would venture to say you could't pay for info and get is that fast and that thorough and they are there in attempt to help without anything in return. That is a show of humanity and caring.

Md and Ohm you and others make this web site proud. Guys like you make this forum what it is and have helped promote safety through knowledge more times than I can count.

The only thing not offered in those replies was an offer to carry the posters books into the test center for them.

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