NEW MEXICO EE-98 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025-2026 UPDATE REAL
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
| ALREADY GRADED A+
Content Covered (Most Tested Areas):
• NEC General Requirements & Definitions
• Wiring Methods & Materials
• Grounding & Bonding
• Overcurrent Protection
• Services & Feeders
• Load Calculations (Residential & Commercial)
• Motors & Motor Controls
• Special Occupancies
• Electrical Theory
• New Mexico Licensing & Business Law Basics
1. According to NEC Article 100, a separately derived system is a
premises wiring system whose power is derived from:
A. A branch circuit
B. A generator or transformer with no direct electrical connection
to supply conductors
C. A multiwire branch circuit
D. A feeder tap
Answer: B
Explanation: A separately derived system has no direct electrical
connection, including a solidly connected grounded conductor, to
,supply conductors other than through grounding and bonding
connections.
2. The minimum cover requirement for rigid metal conduit under a
residential driveway is:
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches
Answer: C
Explanation: NEC Table 300.5 requires 18 inches minimum cover for
RMC under residential driveways.
3. The maximum number of current-carrying conductors in a conduit
before ampacity adjustment is required is:
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer: B
Explanation: Adjustment factors apply when there are more than
three current-carrying conductors in a raceway.
4. The grounded conductor of a service must be bonded to:
A. Equipment grounding conductors
B. The service disconnect enclosure
C. The grounding electrode conductor
D. All of the above
,Answer: D
Explanation: At the service disconnect, the grounded conductor is
bonded to the enclosure and grounding electrode system.
5. For a 200-amp residential service, the minimum copper grounding
electrode conductor size (to rod electrodes) is:
A. 8 AWG
B. 6 AWG
C. 4 AWG
D. 2 AWG
Answer: B
Explanation: NEC 250.66 permits 6 AWG copper minimum for rod,
pipe, or plate electrodes.
6. Continuous loads must be calculated at:
A. 100%
B. 110%
C. 125%
D. 150%
Answer: C
Explanation: Continuous loads must be sized at 125% per NEC
210.20(A).
7. A dwelling unit requires at least how many 20-amp small
appliance branch circuits?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
, Answer: B
Explanation: NEC 210.11(C)(1) requires two or more 20A small
appliance circuits.
8. GFCI protection is required for receptacles in:
A. Bedrooms
B. Living rooms
C. Bathrooms
D. Hallways
Answer: C
Explanation: NEC 210.8 requires GFCI protection in bathrooms.
9. The maximum rating of overcurrent protection for 12 AWG copper
conductors (general use) is:
A. 15A
B. 20A
C. 25A
D. 30A
Answer: B
Explanation: 12 AWG copper is generally protected at 20 amps per
240.4(D).
10. Service disconnecting means must be installed at:
A. Any location on premises
B. Nearest point of entrance of service conductors
C. Panel interior only
D. Roof level only
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025-2026 UPDATE REAL
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
| ALREADY GRADED A+
Content Covered (Most Tested Areas):
• NEC General Requirements & Definitions
• Wiring Methods & Materials
• Grounding & Bonding
• Overcurrent Protection
• Services & Feeders
• Load Calculations (Residential & Commercial)
• Motors & Motor Controls
• Special Occupancies
• Electrical Theory
• New Mexico Licensing & Business Law Basics
1. According to NEC Article 100, a separately derived system is a
premises wiring system whose power is derived from:
A. A branch circuit
B. A generator or transformer with no direct electrical connection
to supply conductors
C. A multiwire branch circuit
D. A feeder tap
Answer: B
Explanation: A separately derived system has no direct electrical
connection, including a solidly connected grounded conductor, to
,supply conductors other than through grounding and bonding
connections.
2. The minimum cover requirement for rigid metal conduit under a
residential driveway is:
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches
Answer: C
Explanation: NEC Table 300.5 requires 18 inches minimum cover for
RMC under residential driveways.
3. The maximum number of current-carrying conductors in a conduit
before ampacity adjustment is required is:
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer: B
Explanation: Adjustment factors apply when there are more than
three current-carrying conductors in a raceway.
4. The grounded conductor of a service must be bonded to:
A. Equipment grounding conductors
B. The service disconnect enclosure
C. The grounding electrode conductor
D. All of the above
,Answer: D
Explanation: At the service disconnect, the grounded conductor is
bonded to the enclosure and grounding electrode system.
5. For a 200-amp residential service, the minimum copper grounding
electrode conductor size (to rod electrodes) is:
A. 8 AWG
B. 6 AWG
C. 4 AWG
D. 2 AWG
Answer: B
Explanation: NEC 250.66 permits 6 AWG copper minimum for rod,
pipe, or plate electrodes.
6. Continuous loads must be calculated at:
A. 100%
B. 110%
C. 125%
D. 150%
Answer: C
Explanation: Continuous loads must be sized at 125% per NEC
210.20(A).
7. A dwelling unit requires at least how many 20-amp small
appliance branch circuits?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
, Answer: B
Explanation: NEC 210.11(C)(1) requires two or more 20A small
appliance circuits.
8. GFCI protection is required for receptacles in:
A. Bedrooms
B. Living rooms
C. Bathrooms
D. Hallways
Answer: C
Explanation: NEC 210.8 requires GFCI protection in bathrooms.
9. The maximum rating of overcurrent protection for 12 AWG copper
conductors (general use) is:
A. 15A
B. 20A
C. 25A
D. 30A
Answer: B
Explanation: 12 AWG copper is generally protected at 20 amps per
240.4(D).
10. Service disconnecting means must be installed at:
A. Any location on premises
B. Nearest point of entrance of service conductors
C. Panel interior only
D. Roof level only
