NEW MEXICO (NM) EE-98 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL (PART 3 - SPECIALTIES) PRACTICE
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Core Domains
New Mexico Construction Industries Division EE-98 Classification and Licensing
National Electrical Code (NEC) Specialty Chapters and Articles
NEC Article 600 - Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
NEC Article 680 - Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations
NEC Article 690 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
NEC Article 695 - Fire Pumps
NEC Article 700 - Emergency Systems
NEC Article 725 - Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits
NEC Article 760 - Fire Alarm Systems
New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for Electrical Work
Introduction
This practice examination is designed to assess the comprehensive knowledge required for the New Mexico EE-98
Residential and Commercial Electrical (Part 3 - Specialties) journeyman certification. The exam evaluates
competencies in specialized electrical installations governed by specific NEC articles, including electric signs,
swimming pools, solar photovoltaic systems, fire pumps, emergency systems, and fire alarm circuits. The 100-
question multiple-choice format includes scenario-based questions that test the application of code requirements
,to real-world installation and troubleshooting situations. Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking in
interpreting specialized code provisions, ensuring proper grounding and bonding, selecting correct wiring methods,
and applying safety standards for unique electrical environments. Mastery of this material confirms the
professional decision-making skills necessary to perform specialty electrical installations safely and in full
compliance with the New Mexico Electrical Code.
SECTION ONE
Question 1
According to the New Mexico Construction Industries Division, the EE-98 classification authorizes a journeyman
electrician to perform which scope of work?
A. Only residential wiring for single-family homes
B. Residential and commercial electrical work, including specialty installations covered in NEC chapters 6, 7, and
8
C. Only high-voltage transmission line work
D. Only low-voltage communication and alarm systems
🟢 Correct Answer:
B
🔴 RATIONALE:
The EE-98 classification is a comprehensive electrical license covering residential and commercial installations.
Part 3 focuses on specialty electrical systems such as signs, pools, solar PV, emergency systems, and fire alarms
as defined in the specialized chapters of the NEC.
,Question 2
Under NEC Article 600, a disconnect for an electric sign must be located within sight of the sign unless it is
capable of being:
A. Operated remotely via Wi-Fi
B. Locked in the open position and located elsewhere with the lock remaining in place
C. Left in the on position permanently
D. Accessed only by the fire department
🟢 Correct Answer:
B
🔴 RATIONALE):
NEC 600.6 requires a disconnecting means for each sign, outline lighting system, or skeleton tubing. The
disconnect must be within sight of the sign or be capable of being locked in the open position. The locking
provision must remain in place at the switch or circuit breaker.
Question 3
What is the minimum clearance from the water surface to overhead electrical conductors for a permanently
installed swimming pool, according to NEC Article 680?
A. 10 feet
B. 18 feet
C. 22.5 feet
D. 25 feet
, 🟢 Correct Answer:
C
🔴 RATIONALE):
NEC Table 680.9 specifies minimum clearances for overhead conductors above swimming pools. For conductors
operating at 0-750 volts, the minimum clearance is 22.5 feet measured horizontally from the pool water surface,
extending outward from the inside pool wall.
Question 4
In a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, what is the purpose of a "rapid shutdown" system as required by NEC Article
690?
A. To quickly disconnect the utility grid during a power outage
B. To reduce the voltage of PV system conductors to safe levels within a specified timeframe for firefighter
safety
C. To shut down the inverter during peak sun hours
D. To disconnect the battery bank from the system
🟢 Correct Answer:
B
🔴 RATIONALE):
NEC 690.12 requires PV systems on buildings to have a rapid shutdown function. This system reduces the
voltage of controlled conductors to 80 volts or less within 30 seconds, and limits the voltage of conductors
within the array boundary, protecting firefighters from shock hazards.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+. 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | UPDATED PER
LATEST GUIDELINES | GRADED A+...
Core Domains
New Mexico Construction Industries Division EE-98 Classification and Licensing
National Electrical Code (NEC) Specialty Chapters and Articles
NEC Article 600 - Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
NEC Article 680 - Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations
NEC Article 690 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
NEC Article 695 - Fire Pumps
NEC Article 700 - Emergency Systems
NEC Article 725 - Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits
NEC Article 760 - Fire Alarm Systems
New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for Electrical Work
Introduction
This practice examination is designed to assess the comprehensive knowledge required for the New Mexico EE-98
Residential and Commercial Electrical (Part 3 - Specialties) journeyman certification. The exam evaluates
competencies in specialized electrical installations governed by specific NEC articles, including electric signs,
swimming pools, solar photovoltaic systems, fire pumps, emergency systems, and fire alarm circuits. The 100-
question multiple-choice format includes scenario-based questions that test the application of code requirements
,to real-world installation and troubleshooting situations. Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking in
interpreting specialized code provisions, ensuring proper grounding and bonding, selecting correct wiring methods,
and applying safety standards for unique electrical environments. Mastery of this material confirms the
professional decision-making skills necessary to perform specialty electrical installations safely and in full
compliance with the New Mexico Electrical Code.
SECTION ONE
Question 1
According to the New Mexico Construction Industries Division, the EE-98 classification authorizes a journeyman
electrician to perform which scope of work?
A. Only residential wiring for single-family homes
B. Residential and commercial electrical work, including specialty installations covered in NEC chapters 6, 7, and
8
C. Only high-voltage transmission line work
D. Only low-voltage communication and alarm systems
🟢 Correct Answer:
B
🔴 RATIONALE:
The EE-98 classification is a comprehensive electrical license covering residential and commercial installations.
Part 3 focuses on specialty electrical systems such as signs, pools, solar PV, emergency systems, and fire alarms
as defined in the specialized chapters of the NEC.
,Question 2
Under NEC Article 600, a disconnect for an electric sign must be located within sight of the sign unless it is
capable of being:
A. Operated remotely via Wi-Fi
B. Locked in the open position and located elsewhere with the lock remaining in place
C. Left in the on position permanently
D. Accessed only by the fire department
🟢 Correct Answer:
B
🔴 RATIONALE):
NEC 600.6 requires a disconnecting means for each sign, outline lighting system, or skeleton tubing. The
disconnect must be within sight of the sign or be capable of being locked in the open position. The locking
provision must remain in place at the switch or circuit breaker.
Question 3
What is the minimum clearance from the water surface to overhead electrical conductors for a permanently
installed swimming pool, according to NEC Article 680?
A. 10 feet
B. 18 feet
C. 22.5 feet
D. 25 feet
, 🟢 Correct Answer:
C
🔴 RATIONALE):
NEC Table 680.9 specifies minimum clearances for overhead conductors above swimming pools. For conductors
operating at 0-750 volts, the minimum clearance is 22.5 feet measured horizontally from the pool water surface,
extending outward from the inside pool wall.
Question 4
In a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, what is the purpose of a "rapid shutdown" system as required by NEC Article
690?
A. To quickly disconnect the utility grid during a power outage
B. To reduce the voltage of PV system conductors to safe levels within a specified timeframe for firefighter
safety
C. To shut down the inverter during peak sun hours
D. To disconnect the battery bank from the system
🟢 Correct Answer:
B
🔴 RATIONALE):
NEC 690.12 requires PV systems on buildings to have a rapid shutdown function. This system reduces the
voltage of controlled conductors to 80 volts or less within 30 seconds, and limits the voltage of conductors
within the array boundary, protecting firefighters from shock hazards.
