New Mexico Journeyman Electrician Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the New Mexico Journeyman Electrician Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the New Mexico Journeyman Electrician exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 11 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the New Mexico Journeyman Electrician Vocabulary Game
Overcurrent protection
Electrical continuity
Supply and circuits
Conductors and cables
Special occupancies and equipment
General requirements
Rotating machines
General-use equipment
Raceways and boxes
State code
Low voltage and alarms
Sources for these terms (12)
- 29 CFR 1910.399 — Definitions applicable to this subpart (2025 CFR) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.305 — Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use (2025 CFR) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1926.449 — Definitions applicable to this subpart (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Preventing Home Fires: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs), CPSC Publication 5133 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- The Basics of Grounding and Bonding (NFPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 14.10.4 NMAC — 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 14.5.2 NMAC — Permits · Source checked 2026-11-04
- SI Units – Electric Current (NIST) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Ampere: Introduction (NIST) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1926.405 — Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- NFPA 70 (2026 edition) First Draft public input report, Code-Making Panel 6 (NFPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- NFPA 70 (2026 edition) Second Draft public comment report, Code-Making Panel 2 (NFPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NM Journeyman Electrician Exam
New Mexico's journeyman electrician exam (EE-98J) is administered by PSI on behalf of the NM Electrical Bureau. The exam tests NEC 2020 knowledge including wiring methods, grounding and bonding, load calculations, motor circuits, and special occupancies relevant to New Mexico installations.
Exam sponsor: NM Electrical Bureau (PSI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Code 145 min; Theory 120 min; Practical 120 min
Passing Score
75% on each exam
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NM Journeyman Electrician vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the NM Journeyman Electrician vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 NM Journeyman Electrician terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the NM Journeyman Electrician terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NM Electrical Bureau (PSI) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the EE-98J designation in New Mexico?
EE-98J is New Mexico's journeyman certificate classification for residential and commercial electrical work. Candidates must pass PSI's EE-98J Code, Theory and Practical exams, each at 75%.
What NEC edition does New Mexico use?
New Mexico uses the 2020 NEC, adopted in the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (14.10.4 NMAC), and has not adopted the 2023 edition. A bound 2020 NEC is allowed on the open-book Code exam but not on the closed-book Theory exam.