GER Licensed Electrical Inspector exam-day guide
GER Licensed Electrical Inspector · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a second form is required; do not rely on a photocopy or a digital ID.
Admission or scheduling confirmation
Print or save the confirmation email showing your test site, date, time, and candidate number. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a screen copy is acceptable.
Approved calculator
Confirm with the provider which calculator models are permitted and whether a supplied calculator is provided at the workstation. If your own is allowed, verify it is silent, non-programmable, and has no communication capability, and clear its memory beforehand.
Reference materials status
Determine in advance whether the exam is open-book or closed-book and, if open-book, exactly which code books or tabs are permitted. Confirm with the provider whether personal copies, loose notes, or sticky tabs are allowed; many programs supply the reference material on screen.
Writing implements and scratch paper policy
Bring several pens or pencils if permitted, but confirm with the provider whether scratch paper, note boards, or your own paper are allowed or supplied and collected. Never assume you can bring loose paper into the room.
Personal items plan
Plan to leave bags, phones, smartwatches, and study notes in a locker or vehicle. Confirm with the provider the storage arrangements and the consequences of bringing a prohibited device into the testing room.
Site logistics confirmed
Know the exact address, parking or transit route, and arrival time. Confirm with the provider the recommended arrival buffer and what happens if you arrive late; do not assume you will be admitted after the start time.
Rest and nutrition plan
Arrange sleep, a normal meal, and hydration for the day before and the morning of. Confirm with the provider whether water or snacks are allowed at the desk or only during scheduled breaks.
Accommodations request status
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other accommodation, confirm with the provider that it has been approved and noted on your registration. Approval usually must be arranged well before test day, not on arrival.
Exam format and scoring basics reviewed
Know the number of questions, time limit, question format, and whether wrong answers are penalized. Confirm with the provider the current passing score and whether results are immediate or mailed later.
Break policy confirmed
Confirm with the provider how many breaks are allowed, whether the clock stops, and whether you must sign out and back in. Plan hydration around the actual break rules rather than guessing.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the testing provider's contact number in case of illness, transport failure, or site change. Confirm with the provider how to report an emergency and whether a reschedule fee applies.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material and switch to consolidation. Review your own summary sheets of calculation methods, unit conversions, and code-location habits rather than rereading whole references. Do one timed practice set under exam conditions to check pacing, then review only the errors. Confirm your registration details, test site address, and ID name match. Confirm with the provider any open questions about permitted references, calculator, and breaks. Protect sleep: do not trade sleep for extra study in these three days.
Pack your bag with ID, confirmation, approved calculator, and permitted writing tools, and place it by the door. Lay out clothing and plan meals. Do a light review of formulas and your personal error list, no more than a couple of hours. Check transport schedules and weather. Set two alarms. Confirm with the provider the arrival time and check-in instructions one last time. Avoid alcohol and heavy late meals, and go to bed at your normal time.
Eat a normal breakfast and limit caffeine to your usual amount. Arrive with a buffer so that a delay does not become a crisis. At check-in, present your ID, store prohibited items, and follow the proctor's instructions exactly. If a supplied reference or calculator is provided, verify it works before the clock starts. Use the restroom before entering. Once seated, take a few slow breaths and set your pace plan before question one.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as not, minimum, and first. Answer easy questions first and flag long calculations to return to, so you do not lose time early. For calculations, write the formula, substitute units carefully, and sanity-check the magnitude of the answer. For reference lookups, use your practiced index habits rather than random flipping. If a question stalls you, mark your best answer and move on. On a computer-delivered test, confirm your flagged items are answered before submitting. Use breaks only as allowed, and return promptly. Leave a few minutes at the end to review flagged items and confirm no question is blank unless the provider states there is no penalty for guessing.
Rules to check
Bring original, valid photo ID in the name on your registration. If your ID name differs from your registration, contact the provider before test day; admission rules are set by the provider, so confirm them in advance.
Prohibited devices typically include phones, smartwatches, and other electronics. Do not bring them into the testing room. Confirm with the provider where they must be stored and what happens if one is found.
Follow all proctor instructions on seating, scratch materials, and reference access. Unauthorized materials or talking during the test can lead to dismissal, and the specific sanctions are set by the provider, so confirm them beforehand.
Breaks and clock rules vary. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled or on request, whether the timer stops, and whether you must sign out. Do not assume unscheduled breaks are allowed.
Scoring and guessing policy vary by program. Confirm with the provider whether unanswered questions are scored as wrong and what the current passing score is; do not rely on secondhand claims.
If you feel ill or cannot attend, contact the provider as early as possible. Reschedule, refund, and no-show rules are provider-specific, so confirm them rather than assuming a courtesy option exists.
Do not discuss, copy, or share exam content after the test. Candidate agreements commonly prohibit disclosure of questions, and the exact terms are in the agreement you accept, so read it before test day.
Arrive by the provider's stated check-in time. Late arrival may result in forfeiture of your seat or fee; confirm the cutoff and any grace period with the provider in advance.