I don't understand the reluctance in taking the Exam, as it was one of the most easiest Exams I have dealt with!
And I am a Dumb-A**!
(sorry, that should read: "Iee are a dumb-a**!)
If you can use the Index, can apply simple Math, and know some basic Theories, the Exam is a Piece-Of-Cake!
You get 4 hours for 100 questions. Each question has Four (4) "Multiple Guess" answers to choose from.
The alloted time equates to 2 Minutes, 24 Seconds per question.
At the "1/2 Way Point" - or at the 51st question, you get a 5 Minute Break, which is not counted against the Examinee's time.
They supply you with a Pencil, Scratch Paper, a copy of the 1999 NEC, and a very basic Calculator (has no "1/X" function, which is much quicker and cleaner than doing the long version), but other than no "1/X" Function, the Calculator isn't too bad.
Scott35