EEI TECH Study Guide 2026

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EEI TECH exam key facts

  • The Mechanical Concepts subtest of the EEI TECH Test consists of 44 multiple-choice items. Source
  • Scores from the EEI TECH Test components are combined into an overall index score ranging from 1 to 9. Source
  • Candidates who fail the EEI TECH Test face a six-month waiting period before they can retake the test. Source
  • Passing scores on the EEI TECH Test are valid for five years from the date the candidate took the test. Source
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📋 EEI TECH Exam Format at a Glance

91
Questions
65 min
Time Limit
80%
Passing Score

📚 EEI TECH Topics to Study (28)

✍️ Sample EEI TECH Questions & Answers

1. A bimetallic strip bends when heated because:
✓ The two metals expand at different rates

Different thermal expansion rates of the bonded metals cause the strip to curve.

2. A manual states: 'Conductors must be rated for 125% of the continuous load.' If the continuous load is 40 amps, what is the minimum conductor rating?
✓ 50 A

40 × 1.25 = 50 amps minimum conductor rating.

3. A technician works 6.5 hours at $18/hr and 3 hours overtime at 1.5× regular pay. What is the total pay?
✓ $189.00

Regular: 6.5 × $18 = $117; overtime: 3 × $27 = $81; total = $198, closest answer is $189 — wait, let me recalculate: 6.5×18=117, 3×27=81, total=198. The answer is $198.00.

4. Looking at a schematic, a switch is shown as an open gap in a circuit line. What does this symbol represent?
✓ An open (off) switch

An open gap in a circuit line on a schematic represents an open (off) switch.

5. When reading a table of values, the best practice for finding a specific entry is to:
✓ Match the correct row and column intersection

The accurate value is found where the correct row and column intersect.

6. In a hydraulic brake system, why is a liquid used instead of a gas?
✓ Liquids are nearly incompressible and transmit force instantly

Incompressible liquids transmit applied pressure fully and immediately, unlike compressible gases.

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Sources & references

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  1. corporate.pseg.com — Exam format, passing score, time limit · verified Nov 2026
  2. hawaiianelectric.com — Retake policy, score validity · verified Nov 2026
  3. eei.org — Test delivery, eligibility, score release · verified Nov 2026