Electrical Apprenticeship Tests, Compared
Five tests, what they cover, who uses them.
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1. IBEW / NJATC Aptitude Test
The big one. Used by every union JATC. 33 algebra + 36 reading. Full guide →
2. Ramsay Electrical Test
Mechanical and electrical reasoning. Common at non-union and industrial employers. Full guide →
3. Wonderlic / Wonderlic SLE
50 questions in 12 minutes. Speed matters. Some IEC programs use it.
4. ABC Electrical Apprenticeship Test
Used by Associated Builders and Contractors. Format varies by chapter — typically reading + math.
5. NEIEP / IBEW-NEIEP
Some Eastern locals use a similar but locally-administered version.
How to know which to study
Call the local apprenticeship office. Ask which test they use. Then study that one. Don't guess.
FAQ
Most union (IBEW) programs use the electrical training ALLIANCE / NJATC test. Non-union programs may use the Ramsay Electrical, Wonderlic, or a custom test.
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