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Tap on AVAILABLE IN BUNDLE/PACKAGE DEAL to unlock free bonus exams – save more while you get what you need. The New Mexico MM-2 Refrigeration Contractor Exam Questions and Correct Verified Solutions – Latest Updated Edition is a comprehensive and structured preparation resource designed to help refrigeration contractors, mechanical professionals, HVAC/R technicians, qualifying parties, and licensing candidates prepare for the New Mexico MM-2 Refrigeration Contractor examination. New Mexico Construction Industries examinations are administered through PSI, and applicants must meet the applicable licensing and examination requirements established by the Construction Industries Division. This in-depth exam preparation resource covers major content areas relevant to refrigeration contracting, including refrigeration fundamentals, refrigeration cycles, compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, metering controls, refrigerant piping, refrigerant charging, recovery and evacuation, superheat and subcooling, pressure-temperature relationships, refrigerant identification, leak detection, oil management, defrost systems, evaporator and condenser performance, refrigeration controls, thermostats, pressure controls, electrical components, motors, contactors, relays, wiring, system controls, heat transfer, insulation, ventilation, condensate management, equipment installation, startup and commissioning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and refrigeration safety. The material includes exam-style questions and solution explanations designed to reinforce refrigeration theory and contractor licensing competencies. Learners will review important areas such as diagnosing high- and low-pressure conditions, identifying compressor and metering-device problems, interpreting pressure and temperature readings, calculating or evaluating superheat and subcooling, selecting appropriate refrigerant-system components, performing evacuation and charging procedures, identifying refrigerant leaks, troubleshooting electrical and control circuits, and safely servicing refrigeration equipment. Special emphasis is placed on refrigeration-system design and operation, compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, refrigerant handling, piping, controls, electrical systems, troubleshooting, equipment efficiency, safety, and code compliance. New Mexico CID has also issued guidance concerning the transition to A2L refrigerants, including the transition away from equipment using R-410A and the continued depletion of existing R-410A equipment stock through 2028. The resource also incorporates contractor-focused topics such as estimating, contracts, licensing responsibilities, permits, inspections, workplace safety, recordkeeping, qualifying-party responsibilities, and regulatory compliance. New Mexico requires licensing for construction-related contracting, including mechanical and plumbing work, and the CID states that licensing and examination services are provided through PSI with a minimum passing score of 75%. Because New Mexico's mechanical classifications and rules have been undergoing updates in 2026, candidates should verify the current classification scope and examination references before testing. The CID has published proposed amendments affecting mechanical classifications and related journeyman classifications, while the state's current resources continue to provide mechanical-code and refrigeration-transition information. Aligned with applicable New Mexico Construction Industries Division requirements, Construction Industries Licensing Act provisions, mechanical and refrigeration codes, refrigerant-transition requirements, and generally accepted refrigeration-contractor practices, this study guide supports preparation in refrigeration theory, equipment installation, servicing, troubleshooting, safety, business practices, permitting, and regulatory compliance. Ideal for New Mexico refrigeration contractors, MM-2 candidates, qualifying parties, refrigeration technicians, HVAC/R professionals, mechanical contractors, and candidates preparing for the New Mexico MM-2 Refrigeration Contractor Exam, this resource provides focused review materials, exam-style practice questions, and solution explanations to support effective studying, stronger technical knowledge, and successful licensing preparation.

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New Mexico MM-2 Refrigeration Contractor EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
New Mexico MM-2 Refrigeration Contractor Exam – 250 MCQ Questions with Answers and
Rationales


Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. Exam Structure & Licensing – 100 questions, 75% passing score, open-book format
administered by PSI with 255 minutes time limit .
2. General Knowledge & Principles – Basic concepts, heat transfer, thermodynamics,
refrigeration cycle fundamentals .
3. Refrigeration Systems & Components – Compressors, condensers, evaporators,
metering devices, accumulators, receivers .
4. Refrigerants & Environmental Regulations – EPA Section 608 requirements, ASHRAE
Standard 34 classifications, recovery/recycling procedures .
5. Piping & Tubing – Refrigerant piping sizing, installation requirements, brazing/soldering
techniques, pressure testing .
6. Gas Sizing & Fuel Piping – Natural gas pipe sizing, BTU calculations, IFGC requirements,
appliance connections .
7. Safety & Testing – Pressure testing, leak detection, combustion air, venting
requirements, carbon monoxide safety .
8. Controls & Electrical – Thermostat wiring, low-voltage controls, motor controls,
contactors, relays, capacitors .
9. Heating Systems & Appliances – Furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, combustion analysis,
AFUE, heat exchangers .
10. Ductwork & Ventilation – Duct design, airflow measurement, static pressure, ventilation
requirements, exhaust systems .




1. What is the total number of questions on the New Mexico MM-2 Refrigeration Contractor

examination administered by PSI?

A) 75 questions

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B) 90 questions

C) 100 questions

D) 125 questions


Correct Answer: C


Rationale: The MM-2 Natural Gas Fitting and Refrigeration exam consists of 100 questions

covering general knowledge and principles, piping, gas sizing, safety and testing, appliances,

combustion air, chimneys, flues, vents, and heating systems .




2. What is the time limit allowed to complete the New Mexico MM-2 Refrigeration contractor

examination?

A) 200 minutes

B) 235 minutes

C) 245 minutes

D) 255 minutes


Correct Answer: D


Rationale: Candidates have 255 minutes (approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes) to complete

the MM-2 exam, which contains 100 questions. This allows sufficient time to reference the

open-book permitted materials .

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3. What is the minimum passing score required for the New Mexico MM-2 contractor

examination?

A) 65%

B) 70%

C) 75%

D) 80%


Correct Answer: C


Rationale: A score of 75% is required to pass the MM-2 exam. Candidates must correctly

answer at least 75 of the 100 questions to achieve a passing score. This 75% passing threshold

applies to all trade exams in New Mexico .




4. Which state agency is responsible for issuing the New Mexico MM-2 Refrigeration

contractor license?

A) New Mexico Department of Labor

B) New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID)

C) New Mexico Environmental Protection Agency

D) New Mexico Board of Examiners for Contractors


Correct Answer: B

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Rationale: The New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), part of the Regulation and

Licensing Department, administers licensing under Title 14, including the MM-2 contractor

license. This is the governing body that issues all contractor licenses in New Mexico .




5. The New Mexico MM-2 Refrigeration contractor exam is which of the following?

A) Closed book

B) Open book with approved references

C) Computer adaptive

D) Oral examination


Correct Answer: B


Rationale: The New Mexico MM-2 contractor trade exam is open book, allowing candidates to

bring approved references that may be tabbed and highlighted. PSI administers the exam and

provides a list of approved reference materials .




6. What is the primary purpose of a condenser in a refrigeration system?

A) Absorb heat from indoor air

B) Increase refrigerant pressure

C) Reject heat to the outdoors

D) Meter refrigerant flow


Correct Answer: C

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