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The exam is open-book.
Study like it is.
The smartest electrician exam prep. 1,087 questions mapped to the real blueprint. A readiness score that tells you when to book the test.
Now on the App Store and Google Play · 7-day free trial, then $9.99/mo or $39.99 once
2026 · 2023 · 2020 · 2017 NEC — all 50 states
One Method. Every Code Edition.
Your state tests on one specific NEC edition — and the numbers move between editions. When you start Sparky you pick your state, and it sets the right edition automatically — every drill uses the right articles, tables, and values for your book.
The method itself never changes: about 97% of questions are identical across editions. Learn the lookup system once — Sparky handles the edition differences.
Not sure which edition your state tests on? Check the state-by-state table.
Four editions. One tap. Your book, your numbers.
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10 real-format questions, modeled on the journeyman electrician exam blueprint. Code book open — just like test day, whether you're going for journeyman, master, or contractor. See in five minutes whether the method clicks for you.
No account · No credit card · Instant score
Four options each, drawn from the same blueprint as the 100-question exam.
Every question cites its NEC article — look it up, don't guess.
Finish and see exactly where you stand before you commit to anything.
Why it works
Passing Isn't Luck. It's a System.
Still trying to memorize the NEC? It's a thousand pages. It's not you — nobody memorizes it, and the exam doesn't ask you to.
The journeyman exam is open-book. It tests one skill: how fast you can find the right article and prove the answer.
Sparky turns that into a system: lookup tips that tell you exactly where to open your book, then drills that make you look up every answer. That's the whole method.
Every question is a lookup rep: open the book, find the article, answer.
Miss one and it comes back until it's a strength.
Train the clock before test day.
Weighted to the real blueprint (A 6% · B 22% · C 66% · D 6%) — green means book the exam.
Know when you're ready
A Learning System That Knows What You Don't
Adaptive drills find your weak topics and hit them until they're strengths. Short sessions fit between jobs.
Your rolling accuracy per section, weighted like the real 100-question exam. Untested sections count as zero — drill them green.
When it's green, book the test.
Get StartedHow it works
Exam-Ready in Three Steps
Set your exam date.
Sparky builds your drill plan around the real blueprint — 33 NEC topics, weighted like test day.
Drill a little every day.
Code book open. Streaks and XP keep you honest.
Go green. Book the exam.
Watch your readiness climb. Walk in calm.
Pricing
Honest Reps. Honest Price.
Two ways to pay. Everything included either way. Start with a free Smart Review.
Monthly
$9.99/mo
- All 1,087 practice questions
- All 33 NEC topics
- Readiness score
- Streaks, XP & timed mode
- Pass guarantee
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Best value
Lifetime
$39.99 once
- All 1,087 practice questions
- All 33 NEC topics
- Readiness score
- Streaks, XP & timed mode
- Pass guarantee
Pay once · Drill forever
🛡️ The Sparky Pass Guarantee. Finish all 33 NEC topics and the final exam, take your journeyman, master, or electrical contractor exam, and if you don't pass, you don't pay. Send us your score report within 30 days and we'll refund every cent — no hoops, no fine print.
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The price comparison
What the other guys charge
| ⚡ Sparky | Ultimate Electricians Guide | Electrician Test Prep 2026 | Mike Holt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/mo or $39.99 once | $349/yr | $17.99/mo | $645+ |
| Questions | 1,087 | 700+ | 1,200+ | 2,500+ |
| Method | Codebook-first drills | Video lessons + quizzes | Quiz bank + explanations | Textbook + video course |
Mike Holt: Journeyman Intermediate Library — their current lineup runs $645–$1,999. Prices checked September 28, 2026; verify before you buy.
Do the math: the leading course costs $349 a year. Sparky Lifetime is $39.99 — once. That's $309 you keep, for a drill system built on the one skill the exam actually tests: finding answers in the book, fast.
Two paths
60 Days From Now…
The next 60 days will pass either way. Pick where they take you.
⚠️ ~75% fail the journeyman exam on the first attempt (TX Dept. of Licensing & Regulation, 2025) — not on trade skill, on codebook speed under time pressure.
😰 Without Sparky
- Still "getting around to" tabbing your Code book.
- Drilling from memory — the skill the exam doesn't test.
- No idea if you'd pass, so you keep pushing the date.
- Guessing which articles matter most.
- Walking into the test center hoping.
⚡ With Sparky
- A daily plan built for you, streak going.
- Every answer looked up in the book — fast.
- Weak areas drilled until they're strengths.
- Readiness green. Exam booked. No second-guessing.
- Walking in knowing where every article lives.
Built by someone in the trade
We Don't Just Teach It. We Wire It.
Sparky was built by Mason Garry — a master electrician licensed in 5 states who passed his master and electrical contractor exams with this exact open-book method, and who teaches electrical code to 60,000+ followers.
He built the app he wished his apprentices had: reps, not lectures.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Code book?
Yes — the NEC edition your state tests on (2023, 2026, 2020, or 2017). The exam is open-book, so is every drill.
Which exam is this for?
Journeyman, master, and electrical contractor exams. The 1,087 questions are mapped to the journeyman exam blueprint — 100 questions across four sections (A 6%, B 22%, C 66%, D 6%) — and every question cites NEC articles. Mason used this exact open-book method to pass his master exam in Maryland and his contractor exams in Nevada and California.
How much does Sparky cost?
The 10-question Smart Review is free — no account, no credit card — in the app. Full access (all 1,087 questions, adaptive drills, readiness score) is $9.99/month or $39.99 once for lifetime, and the monthly plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
iPhone or Android?
iPhone: download Sparky free on the App Store. Android: get it free on Google Play. Both start with a free 10-question Smart Review, and Sparky Pro begins with a 7-day free trial.
Is the journeyman electrician exam open book?
In most states, yes — you may bring your NEC Code book into the testing room. The exam tests how fast you can find answers in it, not whether you've memorized it. Check your state's candidate bulletin for the exact allowed-references list.
How many questions are on the journeyman electrician exam?
100 questions across four sections: A (6%), B (22%), C (66%), and D (6%). Sparky's 1,087 practice questions are mapped to the same blueprint, and your readiness score is weighted the same way.
Do I need to memorize the NEC?
No — and trying to is the most common study mistake. The exam is open-book; it rewards lookup speed. Memorize the calculation formulas (grab our free formula sheet), tab your Code book, and drill finding everything else.
How long should I study for the journeyman exam?
It depends on where you start — which is why Sparky gives you a readiness score instead of a calendar date. Drill a little every day with the book open; when every blueprint section is green, book the test.
Which NEC edition should I study?
Study the edition your state tests on — most states currently use the 2023 NEC. When you start Sparky you pick your state and it sets the right edition automatically (2023, 2026, 2020, or 2017), so every drill matches your exam. Our state-by-state table shows which edition each state uses.
Does Sparky cover the 2026 NEC?
Yes. When you start Sparky you pick your state and it sets the right edition — 2023, 2026, 2020, or 2017 NEC — and every drill uses the right numbers for yours: Article 120 instead of 220, 2 VA/ft² dwelling lighting, the 8 kVA optional-method block. The lookup method is the same either way; about 97% of questions are identical across editions.
What happens if I fail the journeyman exam?
Retake rules vary by state — some require a waiting period before you can retest, so check your state board's candidate bulletin. The fastest way back is drilling your weak sections: Sparky's adaptive drills target exactly the topics you missed.
Keep studying
Free Study Tools
Everything below is free. Start with the practice test, then pick your weakest area.
Practice test
Free 10-Question Practice Test
Real-format questions, book open, instant score. No signup.
Study method
The Open-Book Method
Why the exam rewards lookup speed — and how to train it.
Code book setup
How to Tab Your NEC Code Book
The 20 tabs that matter for the 2023 NEC, mapped article by article.
Free download
NEC Formula Sheet
Every exam calculation on one page, with worked examples. PDF.
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Box Fill Calculator
NEC 314.16 box fill in seconds — with the full breakdown. No signup.