Master Electrician and Master Plumber Practice Tests by State
A master license is the senior credential in most trades: it lets you supervise other licensed workers and, in many jurisdictions, pull permits in your own name. Master exams in the CraftPATH catalog are listed below by state and trade.
3 master exams tracked · 1 published guides · free, no signup.
What a master exam covers
Master exams start where the journeyman exam stops. The code content overlaps, but the questions go deeper into multi-step calculations, design and sizing decisions, plan review, and the administrative side of the trade — permits, filings, supervision, and liability.
Most boards require you to hold a journeyman license for a documented period before you can sit for the master exam, and several require separate business or law sections. Because those requirements are set locally, the right starting point is your own jurisdiction's page below.
Master exams by location
Grouped by the jurisdiction that issues the license. Published guides link straight to the practice test; exams still in production link to the trade prep page, which draws from the same question bank.
New York
- New York City Master Plumber Practice Test
Plumber · NYC Department of Buildings
12 original NYC-code-aligned questions with full answer explanations, six exam domains, a Department of Buildings licensing summary, and a 30-day study plan.
- New York City Master Electrician Practice Test
Electrician · NYC Department of Buildings
NYC Electrical Code prep, filing and supervision rules, and Department of Buildings licensing. In production — use the Electrician exam prep page meanwhile.
Texas
- Texas Master Electrician Practice Test
Electrician · Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Master-level NEC calculation and code-navigation drills above the journeyman bank. In production — use the Electrician exam prep page meanwhile.
How to prepare for a master exam
- Assume every calculation question is multi-step. Practice writing out the intermediate values instead of pattern-matching an answer choice.
- Study the permit, filing, and supervision rules for your jurisdiction as their own domain — they are the questions journeyman-level prep never covers.
- Use the journeyman bank first if you have been out of testing for a while, then move up once you are consistently clearing the code-navigation drills.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a journeyman and a master license?
A journeyman works the trade unsupervised. A master typically supervises other licensed workers, is accountable for the work of a shop, and in many jurisdictions is the person who can pull permits.
Do I need a journeyman license before taking a master exam?
In most jurisdictions, yes, plus a documented period of experience while licensed. The exact requirement is set by the board listed next to each exam below.
Is the master exam harder than the journeyman exam?
It is deeper rather than broader. Expect longer calculations, design and sizing judgment, and a meaningful block of questions on administration, supervision, and code enforcement.
Does a master license let me run a business?
Not automatically. Many states separate the master license from contractor licensure and business registration, which carry their own exams and insurance or bonding requirements.
Is CraftPATH master exam practice free?
Yes, and no account is required to practice. Signing up only saves progress, streaks, and your weak-domain history.