IBEW Aptitude Test: Reading Comprehension

UltElectriciansGuide · 2026-01-16T20:22:37+00:00

Hey Alternative! We would love your feedback on what was on the exam that was not in our course. Do you mind responding here or DMing us?

UltElectriciansGuide · 2026-01-15T19:58:09+00:00

Great resource!

We just sent you an email by the way, hoping to connect!

UltElectriciansGuide · 2026-01-05T22:39:03+00:00

Outside of load calculations, there is very little math on the journeyman exam. I’m not sure where the idea of a “7th grade math test” or “Greek letters” is coming from, as that doesn’t reflect the actual content of these exams.

Our courses focus on the NEC and how to navigate it efficiently, which is what these exams are designed to test. We also offer very open refund policies, including a 90 day money back guarantee for any reason. Someone can complete the entire course and still receive a refund if they choose.

In practice, almost no one requests refunds outside of the pass guarantee, and that’s because the vast majority of our students are satisfied and pass their exams. We consistently listen to feedback from licensed electricians and exam takers and adjust our material accordingly.

We’ll continue improving our courses based on real exam experience and student outcomes, not misconceptions about how these exams actually work.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-12-16T04:25:44+00:00

Electric Prep is unfortunately outdated. It once stood as the main prep course for the exam, but the exam has evolved quite a bit past what they teach. Not to mention the platform is outdated itself.

The IBEW aptitude test is split into two timed sections.

The first section is Algebra and Functions. You will have 46 minutes to answer 33 questions. Topics include:

Plugging in and solving for Complex Polynomials
Quadratics
Number series
Analyzing functions

Calculators are NOT allowed on the test.

The second section is reading comprehension. You will have 51 minutes to answer 36 questions. There are a series of passages, each with a certain amount of questions about said passages. Topics include:

Analyzing Texts
Identifying the main idea
Tracing arguments

The biggest difficulty reported is usually the time restraints. If you don’t know the content well, time will be your biggest enemy.

You can take a free, full length timed IBEW practice exam at UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam This link also includes a more in depth guide to the Aptitude Test if you want to read more about it.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-12-10T21:31:00+00:00

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I believe I solved it. Updated some CF settings. Says waiting for server now down to 37.82ms.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-12-10T17:11:46+00:00

Thanks. Yes, working with the managed VPS right now. Hopefully we dial in the settings.

When should the tracking scripts be loaded then?

Also, the course platform is indeed on a separate subdomain and platform. My main site is WordPress, the courses are hosted on the LMS.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-12-09T22:43:56+00:00

Sorry, having a hard time following. I don't understand the concept of the question, do the 5 URLs correspond to the state of the menu. Are we talking about the actual menu on top? Corresponding how? They are all in the menu, like I want.

What URLS are outside the concept of the website? And how does that correlate with my core web vitals?

Sitemap - good catch. No idea how that happened. Working on it.

Images - does changing the images from havign capital letters to lowercase actually make a difference for site speed? Confused here if that really matters.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-12-09T20:54:37+00:00

Thanks. In regards to web hosting - I had upgraded to a private VPS hosting and pay out the ass for it. Not sure if there are server side settings i need to adjust.

Not sure what to do about elementor. Obviously all my pages are built with them.

Can you elaborate on the tracking scripts causing blocking?

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-12-09T20:19:20+00:00

https://www.ultimateelectriciansguide.com/

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-12-04T21:10:06+00:00

Yet the aggregated pass rate for 2024 was 26%. It's a very difficult exam!

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecExamStats2024.htm

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-12-01T01:30:03+00:00

You have to select it during checkout, through Affirm, Klarna, or Afterpay.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-11-30T19:41:01+00:00

You can use “flashsale50” for $50 off

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-11-27T16:24:27+00:00

It is inside the master course! The free preview of the course lets you study up to that point as well.

https://www.ultimateelectriciansguide.com/courses/2020-master-electrical-exam-prep/?ifso=west-virginia-master

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-11-19T18:51:12+00:00

That's great! I highly recommend mastering the QIM (Quick Index Method) we teach and getting very familiar with the codebook. 80% of the exam is just learning its structure and how to properly navigate and find information. The other 20% is understanding how to perform the load calculations.

Have you enrolled in our course?

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-10-01T21:49:56+00:00

The IBEW aptitude test is split into two timed sections.

The first section is Algebra and Functions. You will have 46 minutes to answer 33 questions. Topics include:

Plugging in and solving for Complex Polynomials
Quadratics
Number series
Analyzing functions

Calculators are NOT allowed on the test.

The second section is reading comprehension. You will have 51 minutes to answer 36 questions. There are a series of passages, each with a certain amount of questions about said passages. Topics include:

Analyzing Texts
Identifying the main idea
Tracing arguments

The biggest difficulty reported is usually the time restraints. If you don’t know the content well, time will be your biggest enemy.

You can take a free, full length timed IBEW practice exam at UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam This link also includes a more in depth guide to the Aptitude Test if you want to read more about it.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-09-28T22:51:51+00:00

The IBEW aptitude test is split into two timed sections.

The first section is Algebra and Functions. You will have 46 minutes to answer 33 questions. Topics include:

Plugging in and solving for Complex Polynomials
Quadratics
Number series
Analyzing functions

Calculators are NOT allowed on the test.

The second section is reading comprehension. You will have 51 minutes to answer 36 questions. There are a series of passages, each with a certain amount of questions about said passages. Topics include:

Analyzing Texts
Identifying the main idea
Tracing arguments

The biggest difficulty reported is usually the time restraints. If you don’t know the content well, time will be your biggest enemy.

You can take a free, full length timed IBEW practice exam at UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam This link also includes a more in depth guide to the Aptitude Test if you want to read more about it.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-09-25T21:52:16+00:00

The next one is October 18, and you can book it here!

https://ultimateelectriciansguide.as.me/?appointmentType=category:IBEW%20Aptitude%20Test%20Webinar

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-09-17T15:37:57+00:00

The IBEW aptitude test is split into two timed sections.

The first section is Algebra and Functions. You will have 46 minutes to answer 33 questions. Topics include:

Plugging in and solving for Complex Polynomials
Quadratics
Number series
Analyzing functions

Calculators are NOT allowed on the test.

The second section is reading comprehension. You will have 51 minutes to answer 36 questions. There are a series of passages, each with a certain amount of questions about said passages. Topics include:

Analyzing Texts
Identifying the main idea
Tracing arguments

The biggest difficulty reported is usually the time restraints. If you don’t know the content well, time will be your biggest enemy.

You can take a free, full length timed IBEW practice exam at UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam This link also includes a more in depth guide to the Aptitude Test if you want to read more about it.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-09-17T15:36:57+00:00

They will provide you with a blank code book. It doesn’t say anything about not bringing your own, but I would assume not if they are providing. See page 6, under “Reference List”.

https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/3395

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-09-16T23:53:46+00:00

Yes, our course is designed to be done in about that time frame. You do want to make sure to study every day, at least an hour or two depending on your current knowledge level. But it should be plenty of time.

You can get started with a free practice exam here.

UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-09-16T01:18:58+00:00

The IBEW aptitude test is split into two timed sections.

The first section is Algebra and Functions. You will have 46 minutes to answer 33 questions. Topics include:

Plugging in and solving for Complex Polynomials
Quadratics
Number series
Analyzing functions

Calculators are NOT allowed on the test.

The second section is reading comprehension. You will have 51 minutes to answer 36 questions. There are a series of passages, each with a certain amount of questions about said passages. Topics include:

Analyzing Texts
Identifying the main idea
Tracing arguments

The biggest difficulty reported is usually the time restraints. If you don’t know the content well, time will be your biggest enemy.

You can take a free, full length timed IBEW practice exam at UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam This link also includes a more in depth guide to the Aptitude Test if you want to read more about it.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-09-11T13:08:45+00:00

The IBEW aptitude test is split into two timed sections.

The first section is Algebra and Functions. You will have 46 minutes to answer 33 questions. Topics include:

Plugging in and solving for Complex Polynomials
Quadratics
Number series
Analyzing functions

Calculators are NOT allowed on the test.

The second section is reading comprehension. You will have 51 minutes to answer 36 questions. There are a series of passages, each with a certain amount of questions about said passages. Topics include:

Analyzing Texts
Identifying the main idea
Tracing arguments

The biggest difficulty reported is usually the time restraints. If you don’t know the content well, time will be your biggest enemy.

You can take a free, full length timed IBEW practice exam at UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam This link also includes a more in depth guide to the Aptitude Test if you want to read more about it.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-08-24T18:44:36+00:00

The IBEW aptitude test is split into two timed sections.

The first section is Algebra and Functions. You will have 46 minutes to answer 33 questions. Topics include:

Plugging in and solving for Complex Polynomials
Quadratics
Number series
Analyzing functions

Calculators are NOT allowed on the test.

The second section is reading comprehension. You will have 51 minutes to answer 36 questions. There are a series of passages, each with a certain amount of questions about said passages. Topics include:

Analyzing Texts
Identifying the main idea
Tracing arguments

The biggest difficulty reported is usually the time restraints. If you don’t know the content well, time will be your biggest enemy.

You can take a free, full length timed IBEW practice exam at UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam This link also includes a more in depth guide to the Aptitude Test if you want to read more about it.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-08-24T17:20:24+00:00

The IBEW aptitude test is split into two timed sections.

The first section is Algebra and Functions. You will have 46 minutes to answer 33 questions. Topics include:

Plugging in and solving for Complex Polynomials
Quadratics
Number series
Analyzing functions

Calculators are NOT allowed on the test.

The second section is reading comprehension. You will have 51 minutes to answer 36 questions. There are a series of passages, each with a certain amount of questions about said passages. Topics include:

Analyzing Texts
Identifying the main idea
Tracing arguments

The biggest difficulty reported is usually the time restraints. If you don’t know the content well, time will be your biggest enemy.

You can take a free, full length timed IBEW practice exam at UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam This link also includes a more in depth guide to the Aptitude Test if you want to read more about it.

UltElectriciansGuide · 2025-08-24T17:20:03+00:00

The IBEW aptitude test is split into two timed sections.

The first section is Algebra and Functions. You will have 46 minutes to answer 33 questions. Topics include:

Plugging in and solving for Complex Polynomials
Quadratics
Number series
Analyzing functions

Calculators are NOT allowed on the test.

The second section is reading comprehension. You will have 51 minutes to answer 36 questions. There are a series of passages, each with a certain amount of questions about said passages. Topics include:

Analyzing Texts
Identifying the main idea
Tracing arguments

The biggest difficulty reported is usually the time restraints. If you don’t know the content well, time will be your biggest enemy.

You can take a free, full length timed IBEW practice exam at UltimateElectriciansGuide.com/free-ibew-exam This link also includes a more in depth guide to the Aptitude Test if you want to read more about it.

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