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If you do not pass a test, it does not mean you do know what you are doing.

Sorry,

If you do not pass a test, it does not mean you don't know what you are doing. Just means,you did not pass the test. Try again!

I passed the Houston test on my second try. I passed the SBCCI on the first try. No one has passed the Houston master's since 5 of us passed back in Febuary '01. Houston has the reputation of being one of the hardest in the nation. I guess the fact that we are the 3rd or 4th largest city in the country, and we have less than 700 masters in the entire city is a testimony of that.
I tell people to start taking the test, and take it every time you have a chance util you pass.
Doc
HMEL #688

Hey Rocky Jo, I took it in Dallas and you may be right. When I took the test, I had a load calc. of around 1600 amps and it was +/-3 amps and +/- 0 on VA calcs.
A 120 volt 100 watt light bulb was figured as 50 watts on each leg of a 220 volt service. Everything had to balance - on paper.
I think they are using the block test now.

hello i passed my masters first time in rhode island i went to a prep course and the instructor was great i had most of the answers in my head at lease 90% right off the bat

keep trying u'll pass dont give up

hi joe tedesco

joe pina

Glad to see all the new 'Faces' here!

A Funny (now) story;

We have 2 Exams, a written and then a practical (hands on). The written was no problem, scored somewhere in the 90s.
After taking the practical exam I was told I failed it. I rescheduled and took it again .. same result. The examiner asked why I did something (same 'wrong' as the first time) which was not what they wanted. Well, after rereading the Exam instructions together it was determined that I was correct after all and I was passed.

I had a friend who was given a code book to use (looseleaf) with the pages mixed up. He thought it was part of the exam. He didn't pass that one.

Bill

P.S. you'll get there N.O., I think the secret is not in how much you know, but knowing where to find the answers. Because it's an 'open book' test as far as the code stuff goes they'll probably ask some pretty obscure questions. You should practice with sample questions finding the relevant code sections. Familiarize yourself with where everything is located as much as you can. Don't get discouraged.


[This message has been edited by Bill Addiss (edited 01-26-2002).]

First time. I'm not saying it was easy, but it was nothing compared to the exams (electrical engineering courses, physics, chemistry, calculus, etc.) back in my college days. LOL

I took the Electrical Contractors exam 3 years ago and it took me 3 times to pass it. It is a bit tough, but study some more and you'll get it.
Al Davis
Chandler, AZ

Ever run into folks with PhDs who insist on being called "Doctor"?

Pass your Masters, then make a similar demand...

"I am 'Master'"...

Hey Sparky66......As far as I'm concerned you are "the" "mastaaaa"

I appreciate all the comments and encouragement. I recently took the exam (once again) and passed with flying colors!
I am still working for a local contractor and wanting to go into business for myself. I know it is not going to be easy, but if I can make more in two hours woking for myself than local ec's are willing to pay qualified workers for a full day, I believe it is going to be worth it. Not to mention the freedom of being able to go and pick up my sick 2 yr old if needed without having to explain to the "boss" (other than the client)
anyway, Thanks everyone,
Andrew