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Open-book exams reward people who can navigate fast. The CEC has hundreds of articles.
California General Electrician Exam Prep
Pass the California General Electrician exam.
The 2022 first-time pass rate was 52.95%. The repeat rate dropped to 38.02%. The exam is open-book, but speed kills points. JourneymanIQ trains the skill that matters: finding the right rule fast.
52.95%First-time pass rate (2022)
38.02%Repeat pass rate (2022)
4.5 hrsExam duration
100Questions on exam
Why most candidates fail
Why most candidates fail
It’s not knowledge. It’s speed.
Time pressure
4.5 hours sounds like enough until you're staring at a motor calculation with the timer ticking.
Same questions, different traps
California-specific code amendments throw candidates who studied generic NEC.
The platform
How JourneymanIQ trains the right skills
Mastery packs
16 mastery packs covering every domain
Branch circuits, grounding, motors, services. Each pack runs you through questions, drills, and the rule traps that catch most candidates.
Pack 02
Branch Circuits and Dwelling Required Circuits
Handle receptacles, GFCI/AFCI, required circuits, continuous loads, and dwelling outlet placement.
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Code navigation
Find the rule in under 60 seconds
40 code-navigation drills train the open-book skill that wins the exam. Stop hunting through the book. Learn to land on the right article fast.
Drill 03 of 40 · 0:42 / target 0:45
What article governs continuous-load branch circuit conductor sizing?
Spaced recall
Memorize the formulas. Burn them in.
20 formula cards with spaced-repetition scheduling. Voltage drop, motor current, conduit fill. Review daily and recall builds itself.
Card front
Single-phase voltage drop
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Your 30-day prep, structured day-by-day
We turned California’s official 4-domain outline into a daily plan. 60-90 minutes a day for 30 days. Codebook speed first, calculations second, mocks at the end.
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Common questions
What's the California General Electrician exam?
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) certifies General Electricians. The exam is 100 questions, 4.5 hours, open book, and based on the 2025 California Electrical Code with the 2023 NEC as baseline. The 2022 first-time pass rate was 52.95%.
What's the difference between General Electrician and C-10 contractor?
Two different exams. General Electrician (DIR) is the certification an electrician needs to do the work. C-10 contractor (CSLB) is the contractor license needed to run a business. JourneymanIQ trains the General Electrician exam. We don't cover the C-10 business law sections.
How is JourneymanIQ different from generic NEC prep?
California has its own amendments to the NEC. We tag every question with the controlling code basis and surface CEC-specific traps. Generic NEC prep misses the California overlay; JourneymanIQ doesn't.
How is the California content built?
Every question is original, written and curated against the 2025 CEC, the 2023 NEC baseline, and the four-domain DIR outline. We don’t reproduce CEC text verbatim. We cite article numbers and paraphrase the rules. Each question has the controlling article tagged so you can see exactly which rule it tests.
How much does it cost?
Same pricing as Texas: $49/month or $129 every three months. Cancel anytime in your account. The diagnostic is free and runs without a signup.