Kansas Journeyman Electrician (ICC KGH, 2017 NEC) Exam Study Guide
This guide covers what you need for the Kansas Journeyman Electrician (ICC KGH, 2017 NEC) exam: the key facts from the official bulletin, the topics it tests, the reference books, sample questions with answers, and a plan to prepare. Pearson VUE gives the exam.
Kansas Journeyman Electrician (ICC KGH, 2017 NEC) Exam at a Glance
Here are the exam's key facts from the official bulletin:
| Questions | 80 questions |
| Time limit | 4 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.
What the Kansas Journeyman Electrician (ICC KGH, 2017 NEC) Exam Covers
The official content outline has 9 topics:
| Topic | Questions | Share of the exam |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 5 | 6% |
| Services and Service Equipment | 9 | 11% |
| Feeders | 3 | 4% |
| Branch Circuits and Conductors | 15 | 19% |
| Wiring Methods and Materials | 21 | 26% |
| Equipment and Devices | 10 | 13% |
| Control Devices | 3 | 4% |
| Motors and Generators | 5 | 6% |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | 9 | 11% |
Services and Service Equipment: Services and Fault Current; Service Load Calculations; Service Equipment & Service Conductors; Transformers; System Grounding and Bonding; Temporary Service Wiring; Number of services permitted and service configurations; Overhead and underground service conductor requirements and clearances.
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); Conductor Fill Calculations and Conduit Sizing.
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 Location Classification (Classes I, II, III; Divisions 1 and 2; Zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, 22).
How to Prepare for the Kansas Journeyman Electrician (ICC KGH, 2017 NEC) Exam
Start with the books. This is an open-book exam, so the references on the bulletin's list are your main study tool. Get the editions the bulletin names.
Learn where things are. Read the table of contents and the index of each book until you know where every major subject lives. On test day, finding an answer fast matters more than memorizing it.
Highlight the sections you use most. Check the bulletin's rules on tabs and markings before you add any.
Spend most of your time on the biggest topics. Wiring Methods and Materials and Branch Circuits and Conductors make up 45% of the exam.
Take timed practice exams. The clock trains you to find answers at the pace the real exam needs: about 3 minutes per question.
Aim to pass more than once. One passing score can be luck. Several in a row means you're ready.
Reference Books for the Kansas Journeyman Electrician (ICC KGH, 2017 NEC) Exam
The listed references are the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) and Ugly's Electrical Reference (any edition).
Where to get them:
On Test Day
- Go through the whole exam first. Answer every question you know and bookmark the ones you don't. Every exam lets you come back to bookmarked questions, but some lock the questions you've seen once you take a break, so work your bookmarks before any break.
- Then go back to your bookmarks and work them out.
- Don't let one question eat your time. You have 4 hours for 80 questions, which is about 3 minutes per question.
- Before you finish, answer anything you skipped. A blank can't earn a point.
Study Tips
Take this practice exam several times. The goal is to consistently clear your exam's passing score — often around 70–75% — so passing feels routine before you walk into the real test.
Don't be distracted by an answer that is merely factually true—focus on whether it actually answers the question. Always return to the question and verify that your chosen answer directly addresses what's being asked, not just that it's a true statement. Also, when two answers seem equally correct, read all choices carefully and select the one that best answers the question.
Read each answer choice in order. If it seems correct, mark it as your current best. Each subsequent choice must beat your current best to replace it. Keep going until you've reviewed all choices, then verify your final selection actually answers the question.
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.
Give yourself at least three to six weeks. Use your exam's candidate bulletin as your roadmap for what's tested, and spend your time on finding-it-fast skills over rote memorization. In practice, aim for three clean passes at 80% or higher — setting your practice bar above the real cut score gives you a comfortable margin on test day.
Sample Kansas Journeyman Electrician (ICC KGH, 2017 NEC) Practice Questions
These questions come from our practice question bank, each with its answer and reference.
Sample 1 — Services and Service Equipment
Question: What demand factor percentage is applied to the lighting load for warehouse (storage) occupancies for the portion over 12,500 volt-amperes?
- A. 75 percent
- B. 35 percent
- C. 25 percent
- D. 50 percent
Correct Answer: D
Per NEC Table 220.42, for warehouses (storage), the first 12,500 volt-amperes or less is calculated at 100 percent, and the remainder over 12,500 volt-amperes is calculated at a 50 percent demand factor.
Reference: NEC 2017 Table 220.42
Sample 2 — Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions
Question: Which material group classifications include dusts that are described as "particularly hazardous" requiring extreme precaution to avoid ignition and explosion?
- A. Group E dusts containing magnesium or aluminum
- B. Group F dusts containing carbon black
- C. Group G dusts containing grain
- D. Group D gases containing acetylene
Correct Answer: A
Per NEC 500.5(C)(1), the Informational Note states that dusts containing magnesium or aluminum are particularly hazardous, and the use of extreme precaution is necessary to avoid ignition and explosion. These metallic dusts fall under Group E classification.
Reference: NEC 2017 Section 500.5(C)(1)
Sample 3 — General Knowledge
Question: You are a licensed electrical contractor working on a new commercial building. The building inspector asks you about the NEC requirements for conductor material. Per NEC 110.5, when the conductor material is not specified in the Code, to which material do the sizes given apply?
- A. Aluminum conductors
- B. Copper-clad aluminum conductors
- C. Copper conductors
- D. Any conductive material approved by the AHJ
Correct Answer: C
Per NEC 110.5, conductors normally used to carry current shall be of copper or aluminum unless otherwise provided in the Code. Where the conductor material is not specified, the sizes given in the Code shall apply to copper conductors. Where other materials are used, the size shall be changed accordingly.
Reference: NEC 2017 Section 110.5
Sample 4 — Motors and Generators
Question: According to the full-load current table for three-phase AC motors, what is the full-load current of a 25 HP, 460V, three-phase induction-type motor?
- A. 27 amperes
- B. 34 amperes
- C. 40 amperes
- D. 52 amperes
Correct Answer: B
According to Ugly's Electrical References (Page 39), the full-load current table for three-phase AC motors shows that a 25 HP motor at 460V has a full-load current of 34 amperes.
Reference: Ugly's Electrical References 2020, Page 39
Why Practice Online Instead of With a PDF
A PDF shows you questions. It doesn't show you the clock. Our practice exams are timed and on a screen, so you practice finding answers under time pressure, not just reading them. Each attempt draws a new set of questions from our bank, and your results break the score down by outline topic so you know what to study next.
Start Practicing
Take the free Kansas Journeyman Electrician (ICC KGH, 2017 NEC) practice exam to see where you stand, then work through the topics that need attention. For the official rules, read the exam bulletin, and see the licensing board's website.