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About NICET Electrical Power Testing, Level II

NICET Electrical Power Testing, Level II · US

Key exam facts

Provider
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET): certification examination owner; Pearson VUE: computer-based test delivery/administration.
Format
In-person computer-based examination; most questions are multiple choice or multiple select, with some picture-based point selection. References are not permitted.
Exam questions
Total questions: 136.
Time limit
155 minutes answering questions; an additional 10-minute introductory tutorial is outside the answering time.
Passing score
Minimum passing scaled score 500 on the 0–700 scale. Scores below 200 are reported as 200, and scores of 500 or above are reported as Pass; this is not a raw percentage.
Exam fee
US standard Level II CBT application fee: $325 (US dollars), effective August 1, 2026; no state/local taxes are added. Rescheduling outside the permitted window may incur an additional fee equal to half the original testing fee.

Topics covered

The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

  • Safety Procedures — Official range: 20–30% (Practice allocation: 25%)

    • Apply lockout/tagout procedures.
    • Apply general safety guidelines.
    • Understand test equipment safety.
    • Apply personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • General Testing — Official range: 32–42% (Practice allocation: 37%)

    • Demonstrate testing knowledge for medium voltage (MV) switches.
    • Demonstrate testing knowledge of cables (medium-voltage and low-voltage).
    • Demonstrate testing knowledge of transformers.
    • Demonstrate testing knowledge of rotating machinery.
    • Demonstrate testing knowledge of switchgear and motor control centers.
    • Demonstrate testing knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage circuit breakers.
    • Demonstrate testing knowledge of relays and metering.
    • Demonstrate testing knowledge of surge protection, capacitors, reactors, arrestors.
    • Demonstrate testing knowledge of grounding systems.
    • Demonstrate testing knowledge of battery systems.
    • Compare test results to standard or like equipment.

  • Documentation and Standards — Official range: 13–23% (Practice allocation: 18%)

    • Recognize nameplate data.
    • Record test data.
    • Identify the most common IEEE/ANSI electrical device function numbers.
    • Recognize the scope of standards and regulatory organizations.

  • Electrical Theory and Troubleshooting — Official range: 15–25% (Practice allocation: 20%)

    • Apply fundamental electrical laws to simple circuits.
    • Troubleshoot basic electrical problems.

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

In-person computer-based examination; most questions are multiple choice or multiple select, with some picture-based point selection. References are not permitted.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 136.

How long is the exam?

155 minutes answering questions; an additional 10-minute introductory tutorial is outside the answering time.

What is the passing score?

Minimum passing scaled score 500 on the 0–700 scale. Scores below 200 are reported as 200, and scores of 500 or above are reported as Pass; this is not a raw percentage.

How much does the exam cost?

US standard Level II CBT application fee: $325 (US dollars), effective August 1, 2026; no state/local taxes are added. Rescheduling outside the permitted window may incur an additional fee equal to half the original testing fee.

Official sources and references

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