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New Mexico

(EE-98J) Journeyman Residential & Commercial Electrical
(Part 2 - Theory Examination)

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Regulation and Licensing Department
Construction Industries Division (CID)

2550 Cerrillos Road - 3rd Floor
Santa Fe, NM  87505
Phone:  (505) 476-4500
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PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 807-3994
Exam Type
CLOSED  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
General Knowledge & Electrical Installation Requirements18
Services, Feeders & Branch Circuits5
Overcurrent Protection4
Grounding & Bonding5
Conductors & Cables3
Raceways & Boxes3
Hazardous Locations, Special Occupancies, & Special Equipment2
Lighting, Signs & General-Use Equipment2
Motors, Transformers & Generators8
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
135
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2017, NFPA
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2.
American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition, 2021, Frederic Hartwell
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2.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2008, 2011, 2014 or 2017, Jones & Bartlett Learning
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4.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010, NFPA
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5.
Cathodic Protection, 2nd Edition, John H. Morgan
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6.
Low Voltage Wiring: Security/Fire Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, Traister, Kennedy
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7.
Telecommunications Wiring, 3rd Edition, Clyde N. Herrick
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8.
Live Sound Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to P.A., Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology, 2005 [or] Live Sound Reinforcement, Best Seller Edition, Stark
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9.
Data, Voice, and Video Cabling, 3rd Edition, Jim Hayes and Paul Rosenberg
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10.
CCTV: Networking and Digital Technology, 2nd Edition, Vlado Damjanovski
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11.
Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 14th Edition, 2023, Shoemaker, Mack
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12.
National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2‑2007), 2007, IEEE
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Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm’s Fast Finder Index, 2017, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2017, Tom Henry
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We recommend that you purchase one of the two NEC index books above to study for your exam.  Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC.  They provide an even faster way to look up subjects covered in the exam and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2017, Ray Holder
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