Code: 2020 NEC / 2022 CEC
Aligned with 2022 CEC (NEC 2020 base)
Last verified: 2026-04-20
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The California C-10 Electrical Contractor (C-10) exam has 100 multiple-choice questions. You have 300 minutes (5 hours) to complete it. The exam is open book.
The C-10 Electrical Contractor (C-10) exam is based on the California Codes. Questions are drawn from the current California code adoption; our practice questions cite specific sections so you can verify answers in the printed codebooks.
Difficulty varies by preparation. Candidates who study the code directly and take timed practice exams typically perform better. The exam tests application of the code to real-world scenarios, so working through practice questions with code citations is one of the most effective ways to prepare and gauge your readiness.
To pass, study directly from the California codes, drill on blueprint-aligned practice questions, and simulate full timed exams. Focus on weak content areas revealed by diagnostics, then repeat mixed-question sets until you consistently score above the passing threshold.
This practice exam includes blueprint-weighted questions, code section citations, and unlimited retakes. Each session mirrors the official timing and topic balance so you can build speed, accuracy, and confidence before scheduling your real California exam attempt.
Topics and blueprint percentages come from our topic bank; practice sessions allocate questions using those shares when set.