New Mexico
(ES-7J) Journeyman Telephone Communication Systems and Telephone Interconnect Systems

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Construction Industries Division
Regulation and Licensing Department
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
www.rld.state.nm.us/CID

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PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Grounding and Bonding	5
Conductors	5
Special Occupancies and Equipment	2
General Electrical Knowledge	5
Communication Systems	5
Outside Cabling	5
Cabling Transmission and Reception	2
Poles	2
Inside Cabling	5
Network / Data	6
Switching	1
Telephones	3
Underground Cabling	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	50
Time Allowed (minutes):	120
Minimum Passing Score:	75%

In addition to the trade-specific examination(s) you may be required to pass the Business and Law offered by PSI or take an "approved" Business and Law Course.

Reference Books Permitted in the Exam

1.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70) - OR - The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2008, NFPA.
2.	New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), 2008, New Mexico Commission of Public Records.
3.	National Electrical Safety Code - C2, 2002, IEEE.

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam

1.	Telecommunications Wiring, 3rd Edition, 2001, Clyde Herrick.
2.	The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 10th Edition, 2002.
3.	Direct Current Fundamentals, 7th Edition, 2006, Stephen L. Herman.
4.	Live Sound Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to P.A. and Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology, 2nd Edition, 2002, Scott Hunter Stark.
5.	Data, Voice, and Video Cabling, 2005, Jim Hayes and Paul Rosenberg.

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