Is Mike Holt's NABCEP Material for 2011 Code helpful for NABCEP exam on 2008 code?

[brett henderson]

Hi, I am trying to find good study materials for the upcoming NABCEP exam in September. Mike Holt is about the only study material I can find, but it says it is based on 2011 code book. The NABCEP exam is based on 2008 code book. Is this going to cause a problem? Will the differences cause confusion instead of clarity? Has anyone taken the NABCEP and used Mike Holt's 2011 study material? Any insights on this would be much appreciated. If anyone knows of classes in Ohio area or good study materials that would be helpful too.
Thanks,
Brett


To answer last comment. Yes, I am aware of the study guide posted on NABCEP's website, with a sample test, but from what I have heard of this test, I want to be studying everything out there to prepare.

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[jaggedben]

Will the differences cause confusion instead of clarity?

Possibly. In the 2011 code, the section of 690 on grounding (690.47) was almost entirely re-written, and a lot was added to DC circuits inside a building (690.31 (E)), among other things. Also interconnection was moved to 705. I don't know if the NABCEP test requires one to answer with specific code references, but if so that might be a problem if you can't remember all the specific differences. (and who can? :roll

 

[SolarJ]

I found it extremely helpful when studying for the exam last march, 3 time and pass!! It was great just sitting at a desk and watching the DvDs, referencing the workbook and then going to 08 to visualize the changes. It also works through the calculations and many different problems, that were not affected by 11. You have to commit the time.