NEW MEXICO EE-98 ELECTRICAL CODE EXAM – SPECIALTY
SYSTEMS, GROUNDING & BONDING
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
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SECTION ONE — QUESTIONS 1–100
1. According to the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC 14.6.6.10), what is the maximum
nominal voltage for electrical systems that may be installed under an EE-98 license?
A) 600 volts
B) 2,400 volts
C) 5,000 volts
D) 15,000 volts
Correct Answer: C) 5,000 volts
Rationale: NMAC 14.6.6.10.B(1)(a) specifies that an EE-98 license covers residential, commercial, and
industrial electrical wiring operating at 5,000 volts nominal or less. This includes all electrical systems
and wiring methods identified in electrical specialty classifications ES-1, ES-2, ES-3, ES-7, ES-10R, and
ER-1. The 5,000-volt limit is the defining characteristic of the EE-98 license scope.
2. Under NMAC 14.6.6.10.A(3), who may install raceways within or on buildings?
A) Any licensed electrician regardless of classification
B) Only contractors holding an EE-98 license
C) ES-1 specialty license holders for any raceway installation
D) ER-1 licensees for all commercial raceway work
Correct Answer: B) Only contractors holding an EE-98 license
Rationale: NMAC 14.6.6.10.A(3) explicitly states that all raceway installations within, or on, buildings
must be performed by a contractor holding an EE-98 license. Specialty electrical license holders (ES-1,
ES-2, ES-3, ES-7, ES-10R, and ES-10) are prohibited from installing raceways within or on buildings,
with limited exceptions for ER-1 licensees performing incidental residential wiring.
3. What is the minimum experience requirement to obtain an EE-98 license in New Mexico?
A) 2 years (4,000 hours)
B) 3 years (6,000 hours)
C) 4 years (8,000 hours)
D) 5 years (10,000 hours)
,Correct Answer: C) 4 years (8,000 hours)
Rationale: The EE-98 license requires four years or 8,000 hours of experience. This is a higher
requirement than specialty electrical classifications, reflecting the broader scope of work permitted
under the EE-98 license, which includes residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring up to
5,000 volts .
4. How many questions are on the EE-98 Part 3 (Specialties) exam, and what is the minimum score
required to pass?
A) 40 questions, 70% passing
B) 50 questions, 75% passing (38 correct)
C) 80 questions, 70% passing
D) 100 questions, 75% passing
Correct Answer: B) 50 questions, 75% passing (38 correct)
Rationale: The EE-98 Part 3 Specialties exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Candidates
must answer at least 38 questions correctly to achieve the required 75% passing score. The exam is
open-book and allows 135 minutes for completion .
5. According to NMAC 14.10.3.9, an EE-98 licensee may install fire alarm systems connected to a
commercial monitoring station serving how many or more apartments?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Correct Answer: D) 10
Rationale: NMAC 14.10.3.9 restricts EE-98 fire alarm work to systems monitored by a station serving
ten or more apartments. Larger or more complex fire alarm systems require a higher-level license.
This is a New Mexico state-specific amendment that limits the scope of fire alarm work for EE-98
licensees .
6. What is the maximum time allowed for an emergency system generator to attain full rated
voltage and assume the load after loss of normal power under NEC Article 700?
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 30 seconds
D) 60 seconds
Correct Answer: B) 10 seconds
Rationale: NEC 700.12(F) requires emergency system generators to start and assume the load within
10 seconds after loss of normal power. This is the strictest time requirement among standby systems,
, reflecting the life-safety critical nature of emergency systems. Legally required standby systems under
Article 701 permit a 60-second delay .
7. What is the required minimum illumination time for battery-powered emergency egress lighting
per NEC Article 700?
A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
Correct Answer: C) 90 minutes
Rationale: NEC 700.12(E) requires storage batteries for emergency systems to supply and maintain
the total load for a minimum of 90 minutes. This ensures that emergency lighting and other life-
safety equipment remain operational during an extended power outage, allowing sufficient time for
building evacuation .
8. Fire alarm circuits that are power-limited (PLFA) must be installed according to which NEC
Article?
A) Article 725
B) Article 760
C) Article 800
D) Article 830
Correct Answer: B) Article 760
Rationale: NEC Article 760 covers fire alarm systems, including both power-limited fire alarm (PLFA)
and non-power-limited fire alarm (NPLFA) circuits. Article 725 applies to Class 2 and Class 3 remote-
control and signaling circuits, while Article 800 covers communications circuits .
9. What type of cable is required for fire alarm circuits installed in an air-handling plenum space?
A) FPL
B) FPLR
C) FPLP
D) FPLF
Correct Answer: C) FPLP
Rationale: FPLP stands for Fire Alarm Power Limited Plenum cable. It is listed for use in plenum spaces
(air-handling spaces used for environmental air distribution) due to its flame-retardant and low-
smoke characteristics. Standard FPL (non-plenum) and FPLR (riser-rated) cables are not permitted in
plenum spaces .
SYSTEMS, GROUNDING & BONDING
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
2026–2027 LATEST UPDATE | GUARANTEED PASS | DETAILED
RATIONALES | FULL STUDY GUIDE | EXAM PREP | PRACTICE
TEST | CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
SECTION ONE — QUESTIONS 1–100
1. According to the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC 14.6.6.10), what is the maximum
nominal voltage for electrical systems that may be installed under an EE-98 license?
A) 600 volts
B) 2,400 volts
C) 5,000 volts
D) 15,000 volts
Correct Answer: C) 5,000 volts
Rationale: NMAC 14.6.6.10.B(1)(a) specifies that an EE-98 license covers residential, commercial, and
industrial electrical wiring operating at 5,000 volts nominal or less. This includes all electrical systems
and wiring methods identified in electrical specialty classifications ES-1, ES-2, ES-3, ES-7, ES-10R, and
ER-1. The 5,000-volt limit is the defining characteristic of the EE-98 license scope.
2. Under NMAC 14.6.6.10.A(3), who may install raceways within or on buildings?
A) Any licensed electrician regardless of classification
B) Only contractors holding an EE-98 license
C) ES-1 specialty license holders for any raceway installation
D) ER-1 licensees for all commercial raceway work
Correct Answer: B) Only contractors holding an EE-98 license
Rationale: NMAC 14.6.6.10.A(3) explicitly states that all raceway installations within, or on, buildings
must be performed by a contractor holding an EE-98 license. Specialty electrical license holders (ES-1,
ES-2, ES-3, ES-7, ES-10R, and ES-10) are prohibited from installing raceways within or on buildings,
with limited exceptions for ER-1 licensees performing incidental residential wiring.
3. What is the minimum experience requirement to obtain an EE-98 license in New Mexico?
A) 2 years (4,000 hours)
B) 3 years (6,000 hours)
C) 4 years (8,000 hours)
D) 5 years (10,000 hours)
,Correct Answer: C) 4 years (8,000 hours)
Rationale: The EE-98 license requires four years or 8,000 hours of experience. This is a higher
requirement than specialty electrical classifications, reflecting the broader scope of work permitted
under the EE-98 license, which includes residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring up to
5,000 volts .
4. How many questions are on the EE-98 Part 3 (Specialties) exam, and what is the minimum score
required to pass?
A) 40 questions, 70% passing
B) 50 questions, 75% passing (38 correct)
C) 80 questions, 70% passing
D) 100 questions, 75% passing
Correct Answer: B) 50 questions, 75% passing (38 correct)
Rationale: The EE-98 Part 3 Specialties exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Candidates
must answer at least 38 questions correctly to achieve the required 75% passing score. The exam is
open-book and allows 135 minutes for completion .
5. According to NMAC 14.10.3.9, an EE-98 licensee may install fire alarm systems connected to a
commercial monitoring station serving how many or more apartments?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Correct Answer: D) 10
Rationale: NMAC 14.10.3.9 restricts EE-98 fire alarm work to systems monitored by a station serving
ten or more apartments. Larger or more complex fire alarm systems require a higher-level license.
This is a New Mexico state-specific amendment that limits the scope of fire alarm work for EE-98
licensees .
6. What is the maximum time allowed for an emergency system generator to attain full rated
voltage and assume the load after loss of normal power under NEC Article 700?
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 30 seconds
D) 60 seconds
Correct Answer: B) 10 seconds
Rationale: NEC 700.12(F) requires emergency system generators to start and assume the load within
10 seconds after loss of normal power. This is the strictest time requirement among standby systems,
, reflecting the life-safety critical nature of emergency systems. Legally required standby systems under
Article 701 permit a 60-second delay .
7. What is the required minimum illumination time for battery-powered emergency egress lighting
per NEC Article 700?
A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
Correct Answer: C) 90 minutes
Rationale: NEC 700.12(E) requires storage batteries for emergency systems to supply and maintain
the total load for a minimum of 90 minutes. This ensures that emergency lighting and other life-
safety equipment remain operational during an extended power outage, allowing sufficient time for
building evacuation .
8. Fire alarm circuits that are power-limited (PLFA) must be installed according to which NEC
Article?
A) Article 725
B) Article 760
C) Article 800
D) Article 830
Correct Answer: B) Article 760
Rationale: NEC Article 760 covers fire alarm systems, including both power-limited fire alarm (PLFA)
and non-power-limited fire alarm (NPLFA) circuits. Article 725 applies to Class 2 and Class 3 remote-
control and signaling circuits, while Article 800 covers communications circuits .
9. What type of cable is required for fire alarm circuits installed in an air-handling plenum space?
A) FPL
B) FPLR
C) FPLP
D) FPLF
Correct Answer: C) FPLP
Rationale: FPLP stands for Fire Alarm Power Limited Plenum cable. It is listed for use in plenum spaces
(air-handling spaces used for environmental air distribution) due to its flame-retardant and low-
smoke characteristics. Standard FPL (non-plenum) and FPLR (riser-rated) cables are not permitted in
plenum spaces .
