New Mexico
(EE-98J) Journeyman Residential & Commercial Electrical
(Part 2 - Theory Examination)
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Regulation and Licensing Department
Construction Industries Division (CID)
2550 Cerrillos Road - 3rd Floor
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 476-4500
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PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (855) 807-3994
Exam Type
CLOSED BOOK
Exam Content
| Subject Areas | # of
Questions |
|---|
| General Knowledge & Electrical Installation Requirements | 18 |
| Services, Feeders & Branch Circuits | 5 |
| Overcurrent Protection | 4 |
| Grounding & Bonding | 5 |
| Conductors & Cables | 3 |
| Raceways & Boxes | 3 |
| Hazardous Locations, Special Occupancies, & Special Equipment | 2 |
| Lighting, Signs & General-Use Equipment | 2 |
| Motors, Transformers & Generators | 8 |
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
135
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2017, NFPA
2.
American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition, 2021, Frederic Hartwell
2.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, Charles Miller
4.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010, NFPA
5.
Cathodic Protection, 2nd Edition, John H. Morgan
6.
Low Voltage Wiring: Security/Fire Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, Traister, Kennedy
7.
Telecommunications Wiring, 3rd Edition, Clyde N. Herrick
8.
Live Sound Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to P.A., Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology, 2005 [or] Live Sound Reinforcement, Best Seller Edition, Stark
9.
Data, Voice, and Video Cabling, 3rd Edition, Jim Hayes and Paul Rosenberg
10.
CCTV: Networking and Digital Technology, 2nd Edition, Vlado Damjanovski
11.
Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 14th Edition, 2023, Shoemaker, Mack
12.
National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2‑2007), 2007, IEEE
Additional Recommended Books
The books listed below may be allowed at the exam location as long as they have the original binding and no written notes. Read your exam bulletin or "what to bring" statement carefully for specific restrictions.
1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2020, IAEI
1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2020, Tom Henry
We recommend that you purchase one of the reference books above to study for your exam. Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC. They provide an even faster way to look up answers in the code and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.
2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2020, Ray Holder
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