Every electrician knows the struggle: you're on a job site, need to verify a code requirement, and your 800-page NEC codebook is back in your truck. Or worse – you're studying for your journeyman’s exam and spending more time flipping through pages than actually learning.

That changes today.

We're excited to introduce Codebook Memorization Mode, a new practice mode in our NEC Electrical Exam Prep app that's designed to solve one of the biggest challenges facing electricians: building instant recall of critical NEC sections and lightning-fast lookup skills.

What Makes Codebook Memorization Different?

Unlike traditional practice questions that simulate exam conditions, Codebook Memorization is built specifically to help you internalize the NEC structure and develop the kind of code fluency that separates experienced electricians from beginners.

The mode focuses on six critical areas:

  • Code Lookups (Sections 600-900): Master the more obscure but important sections
  • Termination Temperatures: Instant recall of temperature ratings and applications
  • Motors: Everything from sizing to protection requirements
  • Conductors: Ampacity, sizing, and application rules
  • Service Sizing: Calculate and verify service requirements quickly
  • Voltage Drop: Master the calculations and code requirements

How It Works

Codebook Memorization questions are specially focus on building two critical skills:

  1. Section Memorization: Lock in the NEC sections and concepts that appear repeatedly in real-world applications
  2. Lookup Speed: Train yourself to quickly navigate even the most obscure areas of the code

These questions aren't what you'll see on your licensing exam – they're designed to build the foundational trade knowledge that makes everything else easier.

Study Smarter, Not Harder

After talking to thousands of electricians using our app, we kept hearing the same feedback: "I wish I could practice code lookups without having to carry my codebook everywhere." Whether you're studying during lunch breaks, commuting, or have a few minutes between jobs, you shouldn't need to lug around a heavy codebook to build your skills.

This feature delivers on our core promise: study anytime, study anywhere. No more excuses about not having your codebook handy. No more wasted time flipping through pages. Just focused, efficient practice that builds real expertise.

Whether you're preparing for your journeyman exam, studying for your master's license, or just want to sharpen your code knowledge, Codebook Memorization Mode gives you a new way to build the skills that matter most in the field.

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