NEW MEXICO EE-98 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
ELECTRICAL EXAMINATION
Practice Test 2026 — Questions 1–150
PART 1: GENERAL ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE & CODE (Questions 1–30)
1. Under New Mexico statutes, which document must a contractor submit to obtain an
electrical license renewal?
• A) Proof of insurance
• B) Completed continuing-education transcript
• C) List of past projects
• D) Copy of the most recent inspection report
2. The New Mexico Electrical Code is based on which edition of the NEC?
• A) 2014 NEC
• B) 2017 NEC
• C) 2020 NEC
• D) 2023 NEC
3. Which OSHA standard specifically addresses electrical safety in the workplace?
• A) 1910.1200
• B) 1910.303
• C) 1926.550
• D) 1910.147
4. What is the primary purpose of the New Mexico Electrical Code?
• A) To regulate plumbing systems
• B) To ensure electrical safety and compliance
• C) To manage building aesthetics
,• D) To reduce construction costs
5. Which organization adopts and enforces electrical licensing in New Mexico?
• A) OSHA
• B) NEC
• C) New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
• D) NFPA
6. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is updated every:
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
7. What does NEC Article 100 cover?
• A) Wiring methods
• B) Definitions
• C) Grounding
• D) Motors
8. What is the minimum working space depth for equipment operating at 0–150V to ground?
• A) 2 feet
• B) 3 feet
• C) 4 feet
• D) 5 feet
9. Which conductor is typically used for grounding?
• A) Black
• B) Red
• C) Green
• D) Blue
10. What is the function of a circuit breaker?
• A) Increase voltage
• B) Store electricity
• C) Protect against overcurrent
, • D) Reduce resistance
11. What type of current is used in most residential systems?
• A) Direct current
• B) Alternating current
• C) Static current
• D) Pulsed current
12. What does GFCI stand for?
• A) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
• B) General Fault Circuit Indicator
• C) Ground Flow Current Input
• D) Grid Fault Control Interface
13. Where are GFCIs required?
• A) Bedrooms
• B) Kitchens and bathrooms
• C) Living rooms
• D) Attics
14. What is the standard voltage for residential outlets?
• A) 110–120V
• B) 220–240V
• C) 480V
• D) 600V
15. Which NEC article defines the requirements for grounding electrode systems?
• A) Article 210
• B) Article 250
• C) Article 300
• D) Article 430
16. When applying the 125% factor for a continuous load, the load is:
• A) Reduced by 25% before sizing conductors
• B) Increased by 25% before sizing conductors
• C) Ignored for conductor sizing
ELECTRICAL EXAMINATION
Practice Test 2026 — Questions 1–150
PART 1: GENERAL ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE & CODE (Questions 1–30)
1. Under New Mexico statutes, which document must a contractor submit to obtain an
electrical license renewal?
• A) Proof of insurance
• B) Completed continuing-education transcript
• C) List of past projects
• D) Copy of the most recent inspection report
2. The New Mexico Electrical Code is based on which edition of the NEC?
• A) 2014 NEC
• B) 2017 NEC
• C) 2020 NEC
• D) 2023 NEC
3. Which OSHA standard specifically addresses electrical safety in the workplace?
• A) 1910.1200
• B) 1910.303
• C) 1926.550
• D) 1910.147
4. What is the primary purpose of the New Mexico Electrical Code?
• A) To regulate plumbing systems
• B) To ensure electrical safety and compliance
• C) To manage building aesthetics
,• D) To reduce construction costs
5. Which organization adopts and enforces electrical licensing in New Mexico?
• A) OSHA
• B) NEC
• C) New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
• D) NFPA
6. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is updated every:
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
7. What does NEC Article 100 cover?
• A) Wiring methods
• B) Definitions
• C) Grounding
• D) Motors
8. What is the minimum working space depth for equipment operating at 0–150V to ground?
• A) 2 feet
• B) 3 feet
• C) 4 feet
• D) 5 feet
9. Which conductor is typically used for grounding?
• A) Black
• B) Red
• C) Green
• D) Blue
10. What is the function of a circuit breaker?
• A) Increase voltage
• B) Store electricity
• C) Protect against overcurrent
, • D) Reduce resistance
11. What type of current is used in most residential systems?
• A) Direct current
• B) Alternating current
• C) Static current
• D) Pulsed current
12. What does GFCI stand for?
• A) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
• B) General Fault Circuit Indicator
• C) Ground Flow Current Input
• D) Grid Fault Control Interface
13. Where are GFCIs required?
• A) Bedrooms
• B) Kitchens and bathrooms
• C) Living rooms
• D) Attics
14. What is the standard voltage for residential outlets?
• A) 110–120V
• B) 220–240V
• C) 480V
• D) 600V
15. Which NEC article defines the requirements for grounding electrode systems?
• A) Article 210
• B) Article 250
• C) Article 300
• D) Article 430
16. When applying the 125% factor for a continuous load, the load is:
• A) Reduced by 25% before sizing conductors
• B) Increased by 25% before sizing conductors
• C) Ignored for conductor sizing
