Kansas Master Electrician (ICC KGD, 2017 NEC) Exam Prep Checklist
Everything for the Kansas Master Electrician (ICC KGD, 2017 NEC) exam in one place: the bulletin's key facts, the topics and how many questions each carries, the reference books, sample questions with answers, and a prep checklist. Pearson VUE gives the exam.
Kansas Master Electrician (ICC KGD, 2017 NEC) Exam Facts
From the official bulletin:
| Questions | 100 questions |
| Time limit | 5 hours |
| Passing score | a minimum score of 75 |
| Books in the exam room | Open book |
| Exam fee | $115 |
On exam day
- Questions are four-option multiple choice with one correct answer.
References you may bring
- National Electrical Code (NEC) (2017)
- Ugly's Electrical Reference (any edition)
Scheduling, changes and retakes
- Exams are scheduled through PearsonVUE at https://www.pearsonvue.com/icc.
- Results for examinations taken electronically are available immediately after completion of the examination.
- You must wait 10 days before retaking a failed exam.
- After passing, contact the jurisdiction for any other requirements needed to become licensed.
Source: State of Kansas Contractor/Trades Examination Information Bulletin, PUBLISHED August 20, 2026 (page headers read "December 9, 2025"). Check the bulletin before test day: fees and rules can change.
Kansas Master Electrician (ICC KGD, 2017 NEC) Exam Topics
The official content outline has 9 topics:
| Topic | Questions | Share of the exam |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 6 | 6% |
| Services and Service Equipment | 11 | 11% |
| Feeders | 4 | 4% |
| Branch Circuits and Conductors | 19 | 19% |
| Wiring Methods and Materials | 26 | 26% |
| Equipment and Devices | 13 | 13% |
| Control Devices | 4 | 4% |
| Motors and Generators | 6 | 6% |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | 11 | 11% |
Services and Service Equipment: Services and Fault Current; Service Load Calculations; Service Equipment & Service Conductors; Transformers; System Grounding and Bonding; Temporary Service Wiring; Service entrance conductor installation methods and clearances; Service disconnecting means requirements and ratings.
Wiring Methods and Materials: Raceway Installations; Underground Wiring Methods; Boxes and Enclosures; Cabinets, Panelboards, & Switchboards; Clearance and Guarding; Flexible Cords and Cables; Cable Wiring Methods (NM, AC, MC, MI, SE, UF, TC, MV, FCC, FC, IGS cable types); Conduit and Tubing Types (RMC, IMC, EMT, FMC, LFMC, PVC, HDPE, RTRC, ENT, LFNC, FMT).
Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions: Special Occupancies; Swimming Pools and Similar Installations; Mobile Home and RV Parks; Data Processing Equipment; Miscellaneous Special Equipment; Emergency Systems; Signaling and Fire Alarm Systems; Hazardous (Classified) Locations — Class I, II, and III Division and Zone Classification.
Kansas Master Electrician (ICC KGD, 2017 NEC) Exam Prep Checklist
- Get the reference books the bulletin lists, in the editions it names.
- Learn each book's table of contents and index first.
- Highlight the sections you use most. Check the bulletin's rules on tabs and markings before you add any.
- Start with the biggest topics: Wiring Methods and Materials and Branch Circuits and Conductors (45% of the exam).
- Take our timed practice exams until you pass several in a row.
- After each attempt, look up every question you missed in your book.
- Practice at the real exam's pace: about 3 minutes per question.
Kansas Master Electrician (ICC KGD, 2017 NEC) Exam Reference Books
The listed references are the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) and Ugly's Electrical Reference (any edition).
Where to get them:
Test Day Checklist
- First pass: answer every question you know. Bookmark the rest. Every exam lets you return to bookmarked questions (some lock them once you take a break).
- Second pass: work through your bookmarks.
- Pace: 5 hours for 100 questions, which is about 3 minutes per question.
- Last step: answer anything still blank. A blank can't earn a point.
Study Tips
Our practice exam is specifically designed to mimic the testing conditions at all exam centers. While untimed PDF study guides might help with studying, they don’t prepare you for the challenge of managing your time during an actual test.
If you've actually studied, an option full of unfamiliar terms is usually a distractor. A choice you don't recognize at all is rarely the correct one.
On an open-book exam, the winners aren't the smartest people in the room — they're the fastest at finding answers. Buy the required book, practice with it open, and tab and highlight each section the first time a question sends you there. Learn the index and table of contents until you can land on any topic in seconds. That speed is what separates a pass from a fail.
A little anxiety before an exam is completely normal — acknowledge it instead of fighting it. If you feel yourself spiraling on a question, pause and take a few slow breaths to reset. If your test center allows a short break, use it; just remember the clock usually keeps running.
Kansas Master Electrician (ICC KGD, 2017 NEC) Sample Questions
From our practice question bank, with answers and references:
Sample 1 — Services and Service Equipment
Question: According to NEC Section 220.14(E), outlets for heavy-duty lampholders shall be calculated at a minimum of ______ volt-amperes.
- A. 180
- B. 300
- C. 600
- D. 1200
Correct Answer: C
According to the National Electrical Code or National Electrical Code Handbook (Page 98), Section 220.14(E) states that outlets for heavy-duty lampholders shall be calculated at a minimum of 600 volt-amperes.
Reference: NEC 2017 Section 220.14(E)
Sample 2 — Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions
Question: Per NEC 503.5, the maximum surface temperature for equipment in a Class III location that may be overloaded, such as motors or power transformers, shall not exceed ______ °C.
- A. 120
- B. 200
- C. 165
- D. 100
Correct Answer: A
Per NEC 503.5, the maximum surface temperatures under operating conditions shall not exceed 165°C (329°F) for equipment that is not subject to overloading, and 120°C (248°F) for equipment (such as motors or power transformers) that may be overloaded.
Reference: NEC 2017 Section 503.5
Sample 3 — General Knowledge
Question: In a series circuit, which statement correctly describes the relationship between current flow?
- A. Current varies at each component in the circuit
- B. Current is highest at the beginning of the circuit
- C. The total current is equal to the current in any other part of the circuit
- D. Current decreases as it passes through each resistor
Correct Answer: C
According to Ugly's Electrical References, Rule 1 for series circuits states that the total current in a series circuit is equal to the current in any other part of the circuit (IT = I1 = I2 = I3, etc.).
Reference: Ugly's Electrical References, 2023 ed., Series Circuits, Page 3 (2020 ed.: Series Circuits)
Sample 4 — Motors and Generators
Question: According to the NEC, the ampacity of conductors from generator output terminals to the first distribution device containing overcurrent protection shall not be less than what percentage of the nameplate current rating of the generator?
- A. 125 percent
- B. 110 percent
- C. 100 percent
- D. 115 percent
Correct Answer: D
According to the National Electrical Code (Page 547), Section 445.13(A) states that the ampacity of conductors from the generator output terminals to the first distribution device containing overcurrent protection shall not be less than 115 percent of the nameplate current rating of the generator.
Reference: NEC 2017 Section 445.13
Online Practice vs. a PDF
- Timed: you practice finding answers under time pressure, not just reading them.
- Bookmarks: flag questions and come back, the way you will on test day.
- New sets: each attempt draws new questions from our bank.
- Scored by topic: your results show which outline topics need more study.
Next Step
- Take the free Kansas Master Electrician (ICC KGD, 2017 NEC) practice exam.
- Study the topics where you scored lowest.
- Read the exam bulletin for the official rules, and see the licensing board's website.