NM ES-3 TEST (NEW MEXICO LOW VOLTAGE JOURNEYMAN) EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION

NM ES-3 TEST (NEW MEXICO LOW VOLTAGE JOURNEYMAN) EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION 1. The NEC classifies Continuous Load as equipment running at a maximum load of __ ____? - ANSWER 3 hours NEC 100.1 (Definitions) 2. A continuous load is a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for a certain length of time. This amount of time is? - ANSWER 3 hours or more NEC 100.1 (Definitions) 3. If a cable is being installed in an area that is above a suspended ceiling that contains completely enclosed air ducts what term or word identifies this location? - ANSWER Accessible NEC 100.1 (Definitions) 4. What is the definition for all grounds in a building? - ANSWER Earth NEC 100.1 (Definitions) 5. Nonconductive optical fiber cable contains no metallic members and no other ____ materials - ANSWER Electrically conductive NEC 100.1 (Definitions) 6. A bare conductor is one with? - ANSWER No Covering or insulation whatsoever NEC 100.1 (Definitions) 7. A compartment or chamber to which one or more ducts are connected in which forms part of the air distribution system is a ? - ANSWER Plenum NEC 100.1 (Definitions) 8. A device that establishes a connection between two or more conductors by means of mechanical pressure and without the use of solder is called - ANSWER Pressure connector NEC 100.1 (Definitions) 9. Which of the following describes cleaning and lubricating compounds that can cause severe damage to many plastic insulating materials: - ANSWER Deteriorating agents NEC 110.11 (Note 2) 10. According to the NEC electrical equipment may not be mounted to concrete, cinder block, or brick walls with one of these___. - ANSWER Wooden plugs NEC 110.13 11. What is the minimum width of working space requires for electrical equipment that us 48 inches wide? - ANSWER 48 inches NEC 110.26 (A) (2) 12. The minimum head room of working space above service equipment, switchboards, panel boards, or motor control centers shall be at least: - ANSWER 6.5 feet NEC 110.26 (A) (3) 13. Interconnecting cables under raised floors that support information technology equipment shall be what type? - ANSWER DP or Data Processing 14. What is the definition for all grounds in a building? - ANSWER Earth 15. Nonconductive optical fiber cable contains no metallic members and no other ____ materials - ANSWER Electrically conductive 16. When conductors are paralleled they are______? - ANSWER electrically joined at the ends to form a single conductor 17. Notification appliances of a local protective signaling system must include on their nameplate - ANSWER Electrical requirements and rated audible or visible performance 18. All of the following are acceptable means of testing a smoke detector except - ANSWER Fiber (72 14.4.2.2 14 G Table) 19. Audio circuits installed through fire resistant rated walls, partitions, floors, or ceilings must be? - ANSWER Fire stopped 20. Which of the following is an acceptable marking method for the grounding conductor on the ground type receptacle - ANSWER Green colored hexagonal head or shaped terminal screw or nut 21. What is the function of a green wire in a manufactured home? - ANSWER Grounding Connection 22. What is the detector that is mounted on the ceiling or wall that reacts to convected thermal reaction? - ANSWER Heat Detector 23. What must be provided for in all working spaces above all service equipment? - ANSWER illumination 24. Underground coaxial cable in a manhole that contains electric light or power conductors shall be - ANSWER in a section permanently separated from such conductors by means of a suitable barrier 25. Equipment that converts AC electrical signal to acoustical signal is known as what? - ANSWER Loudspeaker 26. What is the NFPA code that refers to household firefighting equipment? - ANSWER NFPA 72 27. A bare conductor is one with? - ANSWER No Covering or insulation whatsoever 28. Types ____ and ___ shall be listed as being suitable for general-purpose use with the exception of risers and plenums and shall be listed as being resistant to the spread of fire - ANSWER OFNG and OFCG 29. Given: a smoke detection system is being installed to automatically close a double doorway in response to smoke blowing in either direction, the ceiling is smooth. Where must the smoke detector be installed? - ANSWER On the centerline of a doorway 30. A compartment or chamber to which one or more ducts are connected in which forms part of the air distribution system is a ? - ANSWER Plenum 31. Audio system circuits using Class II and Class II wiring methods shall not be installed in the same cable or raceway with - ANSWER Power limited firearm conductors or cables 32. A device that establishes a connection between two or more conductors by means of mechanical pressure and without the use of solder is called - ANSWER Pressure connector 33. In a data processing room the disconnecting means must be at ______? - ANSWER The principal exit door 34. What is a privately owned and monitored alarm system classified as? - ANSWER Proprietary System 35. In Class I, Division I locations all apparatus and equipment for signaling alarm remote control and communications systems shall be identified as Class I, Division I - ANSWER regardless of voltage 36. In a location where flammable gases are present what must you do with conductors prior to using sealing compound? - ANSWER Remove sheathing 37. Which of the following wiring methods is suitable for underfloor wiring in a computer room? - ANSWER rigid conduit, electrical metallic tubing, electrical nonmetallic tubing, all of the above 38. The purpose of NEC is to provide? - ANSWER Safe Electrical Installation 39. For the purposes of the NEC which of the following would not be considered a device?? - ANSWER Speaker receptacle, loud speaker