newbie_electrician

Hello,

I'm trying to buy a book/cd or cd for the NEC journeyman's exam this year and wanted to see if there are clear opinions about which materials are best. There aren't a whole lot of Amazon reviews - so perhaps this is the best place to post.

I've identified 6 different authors/books, below - if anyone can provide firsthand experience about certain of these being great (or really crappy), it would *really* be helpful - probably for a lot of us trying to figure out this same thing.

Thank you!
-J

1)
Peerless Electrician's Exam Study Guide (CD-Rom)
http://www.bnibooks.com/shopexd.asp?id=6675

2)
Electrician's Exam Preparation Guide to the 2008 NEC
http://craftsman-book.com/products/i...roducts_id=455

3)
2008 Journeyman Electrician Exam Questions and Answers
author: Tom Henry
http://www.bookmarki.com/2008-Journe...0945495925.htm

4)
Electrician's Exam Preparation Guide: Based On The 2005 NEC (Paperback)
http://www.amazon.com/Electricians-E..._tit_2_rsrssi0

5)
Journeyman Electrician 3 - Electrician Exam Preparation Based on the 2005 NEC w/interactive CD-ROM (Spiral-bound)
http://www.amazon.com/Journeyman-Ele..._tit_4_rsrssi0

6)
Out of Stock
Stallcup's® Journeyman Electrician's Study Guide, 2008 Edition
http://www.constructionbook.com/stal...tudy-material/

7)
Journeyman Electrician's Exam Workbook Based on the 2008 NEC
http://www.constructionbook.com/jour...tudy-material/

8)
Mike Holt's books/cds(but which one?)
http://www.mikeholt.com/productcateg...tion&year=2008

Magnettica

Mike Holt books, definitely. His 2008 Exam Prep book is very detailed and also a very good study guide. Tom Henry's calculations book is also extremely helpful for calcs like motors, oven-ranges, dwelling calcs, etc. MH's Grounding and Bonding book is also highly suggested.

Good luck!

John Valdes

Get into Tom Henry's program. The best by far.
You are taught how to pass the test. Nothing more.

chenley

I used Mike Holt's for my journeyman exam the practice exam on his was harder than the ICC exam I took. Friend let me borrow his Stallcup's also and I think I only touched that one once and stuck with Mike Holt's.

captkirk

I used three books. Mike holts, which was good but didnt cover alot of things that were on my test, Tom henery which is a must and another one that I got from the book store.I think it was called Master electricians review or something. I wouldnt just use one but I guess it all depends on your test.

wyosparky

I used Mike Holts exam prep to study for journeyman and master. His book is super and I passed both tests easily.

JBIRD

Right now i am watching Mike Holt Exam Prep DVD's. The knowledge is good and he covers alot ( he should for the $$$ i paid for them). But he does TALK off the subject to much.

Greg

I used Tom Henry and attended his seminar. Good info but FL's test was nothing but code, so I read the NEC cover to cover and passed with flying colors.

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TheBrushMan007

Tom Henry and Mike Holt both have wonderful material. I used Tom Henry's class and bought his books. I passed the test the first time. There was a guy beside me that has took the class and failed the test 3 times.
You still have to put in allot of work.

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rlc3854

Go to Mike Holt.com and research California certification post. A lot of guys have recently talked/posted about this. Make sure you study for the correct code cycle for California I think it is 2005.

JBIRD

ALOT of work....LOL. Studying is another FULL TIME JOB for me know!!! I'm wearing out my DVD's and Books!!!

william1978

Tom Henery or Mike Holt either will be what you need to study to pass that test.