With the launch of the 2021 Contractor/Trades examinations (T-series), ICC will offer two distinct examination suites with different passing score requirements: 70% Passing Score Exams and 75% Passing Score Exams.
The 70% and 75% passing score examinations are separate examinations and are not interchangeable. Examination scores cannot be transferred, converted, substituted, or reported as passing under the other examination. ICC reports results only for the specific examination taken and according to that examination’s required passing score.
Q: Why is ICC offering two examination suites with different passing score requirements?
A: Offering both 70% and 75% passing score options provide greater flexibility for candidates, licensing jurisdictions, and industry stakeholders.
Q: How do I know which exam to take?
A: Before purchasing an exam, verify with your jurisdiction’s licensing agency which passing score requirement is accepted.
Q: Why does the Exam ID have a percentage?
A: The percentage in the Exam ID identifies the examination’s required passing score.
- T17-N-70% = Journeyman Electrician with a 70% passing score
- T17-N-75% = Journeyman Electrician with a 75% passing score
Q: Why isn’t there a 70% passing score option for the Master Electrician exam?
A: The Master Electrician examination has historically required a 75% passing score and remains the only ICC National Contractor/Trades examination with that requirement. Therefore, a 70% passing score option is not available.
Q: What if I take a 70% passing score examination and Pass, but my licensing agency requires over 70% passing score.
A: The jurisdiction may submit a Records Release – Jurisdiction request on the candidate’s behalf. Please note: There may be a fee assessed with this request.
Q: What if I take a 75% passing score examination and I Failed with a 73%. My licensing agency requires a 70% passing score. Can I get an updated score report that shows I passed?
A: No, ICC cannot issue an updated score report that states that you met the licensure requirements.
To ensure your examination results meet your jurisdiction’s requirements, verify which examination is accepted by your licensing authority before scheduling your exam with Pearson.