Florida Electrical Contractor Exam Pass Rate, Format & Study Guide

Florida's unlimited electrical contractor examination has two parts that are scored separately: a business part of 50 questions and a technical and safety part of 100 questions (candidate information booklet effective February 2026). Both parts are computer-based, four-option multiple choice and open book, using only the approved reference list; each part may include five or more unscored pilot questions. This portal's 150-question mock exam combines both parts in one practice run; on exam day they are two separate examinations.

Passing both parts is a step toward a Florida certified electrical contractor license, which allows you to contract for electrical work statewide.

Experienced electricians and project leads preparing to qualify a Florida electrical contracting business.

The certifying body does not publicly publish an official pass rate for this exam. Be wary of third-party sites citing a specific number here — treat any pass-rate claim you see elsewhere for this exam as unverified.

The two parts are scored separately; the current DBPR candidate information booklet explains how a failed part is rescheduled and what it costs.

You need at least 75 percent on each part; all questions are equally weighted and the parts are scored separately. Format: Business 50 questions and Technical/Safety 100 questions, all four-option multiple choice and equally weighted. No official pass rate is available for this exam, so none is quoted here.

Florida's unlimited electrical contractor examination has two parts that are scored separately: a business part of 50 questions and a technical and safety part of 100 questions (candidate information booklet effective February 2026). Both parts are computer-based, four-option multiple choice and open book, using only the approved reference list; each part may include five or more unscored pilot questions. This portal's 150-question mock exam combines both parts in one practice run; on exam day they are two separate examinations. Two separately scored parts: Business (50 questions) and Technical/Safety (100 questions) · four-option multiple choice, open book with approved references · computer-based at Pearson VUE · 75 percent on each part. You need at least 75 percent on each part; all questions are equally weighted and the parts are scored separately.

• Business: Maintaining Cash Flow2.7%
• Business: Estimating and Bidding a Job4%
• Business: Interpretation of Contracts and Agreements3.3%
• Business: Purchasing Control0.7%
• Business: Contract Scheduling2.7%
• Business: Obtaining Insurance and Bonding3.3%
• Business: Complying with Contracting Laws and Rules4%
• Business: Personnel Management2.7%
• Business: Complying with Payroll and Sales Tax Laws4.7%
• Business: Interpretation of Financial Statements and Reports3.3%
• Business: Management Accounting2%
• Technical/Safety: General Theory and Electrical Principles13.3%
• Technical/Safety: Plan and Specification Reading and Interpretation5.3%
• Technical/Safety: Wiring and Protection9.3%
• Technical/Safety: Wiring Methods and Materials8%
• Technical/Safety: Special Occupancies and Situations9.3%
• Technical/Safety: OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment6%
• Technical/Safety: Life Safety and Americans with Disabilities Act3.3%
• Technical/Safety: Electrical Signs, Outline Lighting, and Structural Considerations2%
• Technical/Safety: Alarms and Limited Energy10%

The content outline spreads questions across 20 areas: Business: Maintaining Cash Flow (2.7%); Business: Estimating and Bidding a Job (4.0%); Business: Interpretation of Contracts and Agreements (3.3%); Business: Purchasing Control (0.7%); Business: Contract Scheduling (2.7%); Business: Obtaining Insurance and Bonding (3.3%); Business: Complying with Contracting Laws and Rules (4.0%); Business: Personnel Management (2.7%); Business: Complying with Payroll and Sales Tax Laws (4.7%); Business: Interpretation of Financial Statements and Reports (3.3%); Business: Management Accounting (2.0%); Technical/Safety: General Theory and Electrical Principles (13.3%); Technical/Safety: Plan and Specification Reading and Interpretation (5.3%); Technical/Safety: Wiring and Protection (9.3%); Technical/Safety: Wiring Methods and Materials (8.0%); Technical/Safety: Special Occupancies and Situations (9.3%); Technical/Safety: OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment (6.0%); Technical/Safety: Life Safety and Americans with Disabilities Act (3.3%); Technical/Safety: Electrical Signs, Outline Lighting, and Structural Considerations (2.0%); Technical/Safety: Alarms and Limited Energy (10.0%).

Florida sets qualifying experience, education, credit and financial responsibility rules for electrical contractors under Chapter 489, Part II, Florida Statutes. Confirm the route that fits your experience with DBPR before applying.

Two separate charges apply: the DBPR application fee and the Pearson VUE examination fee. Reference books are extra.

This guide does not cover license renewal and continuing education; check the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board for the current rules.

Start with the heaviest areas of the content outline: Technical/Safety: General Theory and Electrical Principles (13.3%); Technical/Safety: Alarms and Limited Energy (10.0%); Technical/Safety: Wiring and Protection (9.3%). Then work through the remaining areas, and finish with timed full-length practice runs of 150 questions in one sitting.

Content outlines, fees and passing standards change; this guide follows the official documents listed under Verification as of October 2026. Check DBPR and Pearson VUE before you register.