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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 EE-98J Journeyman Electrician Exam Questions and Correct Verified Solutions – Latest Updated Edition is a comprehensive study resource designed to help candidates prepare for the New Mexico EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical examination administered through the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) and PSI. New Mexico identifies EE-98J as the Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical classification, with a four-year/8,000-hour experience pathway listed in the current journeyman information. This preparation resource covers the major electrical-code, installation, and theory concepts tested for EE-98J, including general electrical knowledge, services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, hazardous locations, special occupancies and equipment, lighting, signs, general-use equipment, motors, transformers, generators, low-voltage systems, and New Mexico electrical code requirements. A major focus is services, feeders, and branch circuits, including conductor sizing, load calculations, service equipment, disconnecting means, feeder requirements, branch-circuit protection, receptacle requirements, and residential and commercial installation scenarios. The guide emphasizes overcurrent protection, including fuses, circuit breakers, conductor protection, equipment protection, short-circuit considerations, and proper application of protective devices. Another major section addresses grounding and bonding, including grounding electrode systems, grounding electrode conductors, equipment grounding conductors, bonding requirements, service grounding, and common code-compliance scenarios. The resource also covers conductors and cables, including ampacity, conductor identification, insulation types, temperature limitations, conductor adjustment and correction factors, termination requirements, cable installation, and protection against physical damage. Questions on raceways and boxes reinforce raceway selection, conductor fill, box-fill calculations, fittings, junction boxes, raceway installation, support, accessibility, and conductor protection. The study material includes hazardous locations, special occupancies, and special equipment, including electrical requirements for locations and equipment requiring additional protection. Swimming pools and other special installations are included among the areas identified in the EE-98 examination materials. The guide further addresses lighting, signs, and general-use equipment, including luminaires, switches, receptacles, signs, appliances, disconnects, and installation requirements. A dedicated section covers motors, transformers, and generators, including motor circuits, conductor and overcurrent protection, disconnecting requirements, transformer applications, generator installations, and related electrical calculations. These topics are explicitly represented in the current EE-98J theory outline. Low-voltage systems are also included, covering alarms, communications, control systems, and other systems operating within the applicable low-voltage requirements. The resource reinforces New Mexico-specific electrical requirements, particularly the New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4). Current PSI materials identify the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code as a reference for the examination and state that code questions are based on the specified code edition. The examination preparation also includes electrical theory and practical trade knowledge, helping candidates understand rather than simply memorize code provisions. Practice scenarios can involve electrical principles, installation decisions, calculations, troubleshooting, and selection of appropriate wiring methods. For the current EE-98J structure, PSI's examination information identifies separate examination components covering commercial/industrial electrical work, residential electrical work, and applicable specialty areas, depending on the certification pathway. The available PSI bulletin identifies a 75% passing requirement for the listed EE-98 examination components. The resource also supports preparation in electrical calculations, including dwelling-unit calculations, conductor ampacity, box fill, raceway fill, voltage drop, and motor calculations—areas identified by New Mexico EE-98J preparation providers as important components of test preparation. New Mexico's current journeyman information states that EE-98J requires four years (8,000 hours) of experience, while the state requires electrical work to be performed by or under the supervision of a journeyman holding the appropriate classification. For 2026 preparation, candidates should verify the applicable PSI Candidate Information Bulletin before testing. The New Mexico RLD directs applicants to PSI's bulletins for the examination's approved reference materials and emphasizes that candidates may use a silent, non-printing, non-programmable calculator where permitted. The resource should be treated as a study and practice resource rather than an official or leaked PSI examination. Claims that third-party materials contain “actual,” “verified,” or “just released” examination questions should not be interpreted as confirmation that they reproduce the secure EE-98J examination. Aligned with the current New Mexico EE-98J examination framework, this study guide supports preparation in NEC requirements, New Mexico electrical code, general electrical knowledge, services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, conductors, cables, raceways, boxes, hazardous locations, special occupancies, pools, lighting, signs, general-use equipment, motors, transformers, generators, low voltage, electrical calculations, and practical theory. Ideal for New Mexico journeyman electricians, electrical apprentices completing their experience requirements, commercial electricians, residential electricians, electrical contractors, and candidates preparing for the EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical examination, this resource provides focused review material, exam-style practice questions, and solution explanations to support effective licensing preparation.

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New Mexico EE-98J Journeyman Electrician EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR – JUST RELEASED
New Mexico EE-98J Journeyman Electrician Exam – 250 MCQ Questions with Answers and
Rationales


Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. Exam Structure & Licensing – 8,000 hours (4 years) experience required; PSI administers
exams; Parts 1 (Code) and 2 (Theory); 75% passing score on each section .
2. General Electrical Knowledge & Installation Requirements – NEC 110 working space (36
inches for 0-150V, Condition 1), neat and workmanlike manner, listed equipment per
instructions .
3. Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits – Sizing per Article 220, service-entrance
conductors, branch circuit requirements, receptacle spacing (12 ft max centers in
dwellings) .
4. Overcurrent Protection – Article 240 requirements, OCPD sizing, interrupting ratings,
continuous load calculations .
5. Grounding and Bonding – Article 250 requirements, grounding electrode conductors
(Table 250.66), equipment grounding conductors (Table 250.122) .
6. Conductors and Cables – Ampacity tables (310.15), derating for ambient temperature
and bundling (Table 310.15(B)(3)), conductor sizing .
7. Raceways and Boxes – Conduit fill (40% for 3+ conductors), box fill calculations, support
requirements .
8. Special Equipment and Locations – Article 680 (pools), hazardous locations (Article 500),
emergency systems (Article 700) .
9. Motors, Transformers, and Generators – Full-load current calculations, transformer
grounding, motor circuit protection .
10. Electrical Theory – Ohm's Law (V = I × R), Watt's Law (P = V × I), series/parallel circuits,
AC theory, RMS values .

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1. What is the minimum working space depth required in front of electrical equipment rated

150 A or less with exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the other?

A) 24 inches

B) 30 inches

C) 36 inches

D) 42 inches


Correct Answer: C


Rationale: NEC 110.26(A)(1) requires a working space depth of 3 feet (36 inches) for equipment

rated 0-150 volts, provided there are exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the

other. This applies to most residential and light commercial equipment installations .




2. Which NEC article establishes the general requirements for working space around electrical

equipment?

A) Article 100

B) Article 110

C) Article 210

D) Article 300


Correct Answer: B

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Rationale: Article 110 of the NEC sets the general requirements for workspace, clearances,

accessibility, and identification for electrical equipment. This article is fundamental for safe

installation and maintenance access .




3. According to NEC 110.3(B), how must listed equipment be installed?

A) According to local inspector preferences

B) According to its listing and manufacturer instructions

C) In any manner that is cost-effective

D) According to the builder's specifications


Correct Answer: B


Rationale: NEC 110.3(B) mandates that listed or labeled equipment must be installed and used

in accordance with its listing and any instructions included in the listing. This makes

manufacturer instructions enforceable code requirements .




4. What is the minimum headroom required for working spaces around electrical equipment

per NEC 110.26(A)(3)?

A) 6 feet

B) 6 feet 6 inches or the height of the equipment, whichever is greater

C) 7 feet

D) 8 feet

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Correct Answer: B


Rationale: NEC 110.26(A)(3) requires minimum headroom of 6 feet 6 inches or the height of the

equipment, whichever is greater, for working spaces around electrical equipment .




5. According to NEC 110.12, what general requirement applies to all electrical equipment

installation?

A) Equipment must be painted to match the building

B) Equipment must be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner

C) All wiring must be concealed

D) Equipment must be labeled with installer information


Correct Answer: B


Rationale: NEC 110.12 requires that electrical equipment be installed in a neat and workmanlike

manner. This is a general quality standard enforced by inspectors .




6. According to NEC 110.14(C)(1), what temperature rating governs conductor terminations on

equipment rated 100 A or less?

A) 60°C unless both the conductor and equipment are listed for a higher temperature

B) 75°C is the standard for all terminations

C) 90°C to maximize conductor ampacity

D) The conductor temperature rating always governs

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