Welcome to your C-20 HVAC - Practice Exam 1
1.
What does low suction pressure combined with normal or high discharge pressure indicate?
What does low suction pressure combined with normal or high discharge pressure indicate?Deselect Answer
2.
What is the correct PPE for an HVAC technician handling asbestos-containing duct insulation discovered during a renovation?
What is the correct PPE for an HVAC technician handling asbestos-containing duct insulation discovered during a renovation?Deselect Answer
3.
What must be verified when starting up a gas furnace for the first time?
What must be verified when starting up a gas furnace for the first time?Deselect Answer
4.
What does EPA Section 608 certification allow a technician to do?
What does EPA Section 608 certification allow a technician to do?Deselect Answer
5.
What is the correct method for supporting refrigerant tubing installed in an attic or crawl space?
What is the correct method for supporting refrigerant tubing installed in an attic or crawl space?Deselect Answer
6.
What is the correct method for leak testing a refrigerant system after installation?
What is the correct method for leak testing a refrigerant system after installation?Deselect Answer
7.
What is the most likely cause when a heat pump fails to heat but cools normally?
What is the most likely cause when a heat pump fails to heat but cools normally?Deselect Answer
8.
What fall protection is required for HVAC technicians working on rooftop equipment?
What fall protection is required for HVAC technicians working on rooftop equipment?Deselect Answer
9.
What is the minimum refrigerant line size typically used for a 3-ton residential split system?
What is the minimum refrigerant line size typically used for a 3-ton residential split system?Deselect Answer
10.
What refrigerant is most commonly used in new residential split-system HVAC equipment installed in California?
What refrigerant is most commonly used in new residential split-system HVAC equipment installed in California?Deselect Answer
11.
If an air conditioner produces 24,000 BTU/h of cooling and consumes 2,400 watts of electricity, what is its EER?
If an air conditioner produces 24,000 BTU/h of cooling and consumes 2,400 watts of electricity, what is its EER?Deselect Answer
12.
A customer complains the air conditioner runs continuously but the house never reaches the set temperature. What should be checked first?
A customer complains the air conditioner runs continuously but the house never reaches the set temperature. What should be checked first?Deselect Answer
13.
A room has a calculated cooling load of 6,000 BTU/h. What is this load expressed in tons?
A room has a calculated cooling load of 6,000 BTU/h. What is this load expressed in tons?Deselect Answer
14.
What action must an HVAC technician take if they discover that a gas appliance they have serviced is producing dangerous levels of carbon monoxide?
What action must an HVAC technician take if they discover that a gas appliance they have serviced is producing dangerous levels of carbon monoxide?Deselect Answer
15.
What is the difference between a ton of refrigeration and a BTU?
What is the difference between a ton of refrigeration and a BTU?Deselect Answer
16.
What is the purpose of a load calculation's outdoor design conditions?
What is the purpose of a load calculation's outdoor design conditions?Deselect Answer
17.
What are the typical symptoms of a low refrigerant charge in a residential split-system air conditioner?
What are the typical symptoms of a low refrigerant charge in a residential split-system air conditioner?Deselect Answer
18.
How is refrigerant charge verified on a system with a fixed orifice metering device (piston or orifice)?
How is refrigerant charge verified on a system with a fixed orifice metering device (piston or orifice)?Deselect Answer
19.
What type of duct is required for HVAC systems in California per the California Mechanical Code?
What type of duct is required for HVAC systems in California per the California Mechanical Code?Deselect Answer
20.
What minimum SEER2 rating is required for new residential split-system air conditioners in California as of 2023?
What minimum SEER2 rating is required for new residential split-system air conditioners in California as of 2023?Deselect Answer
21.
What is the purpose of a pressure switch on a gas furnace inducer assembly?
What is the purpose of a pressure switch on a gas furnace inducer assembly?Deselect Answer
22.
What is the purpose of an HVAC load calculation before replacing existing equipment?
What is the purpose of an HVAC load calculation before replacing existing equipment?Deselect Answer
23.
What is the correct procedure when a CO alarm activates while working on a gas furnace?
What is the correct procedure when a CO alarm activates while working on a gas furnace?Deselect Answer
24.
What is the purpose of Manual S in residential HVAC design?
25.
When installing a split system with a line set longer than 50 feet, what must be considered?
When installing a split system with a line set longer than 50 feet, what must be considered?Deselect Answer
26.
What electrical safety practice is required before working inside an air handling unit?
What electrical safety practice is required before working inside an air handling unit?Deselect Answer
27.
What is the purpose of a Manual J cooling load calculation's latent component?
What is the purpose of a Manual J cooling load calculation's latent component?Deselect Answer
28.
What electrical protection is required for HVAC equipment per the National Electrical Code and California Electrical Code?
What electrical protection is required for HVAC equipment per the National Electrical Code and California Electrical Code?Deselect Answer
29.
What is the minimum clearance required around an outdoor condensing unit for proper airflow and service access?
What is the minimum clearance required around an outdoor condensing unit for proper airflow and service access?Deselect Answer
30.
What is a heating degree day (HDD) and how is it used in HVAC planning?
What is a heating degree day (HDD) and how is it used in HVAC planning?Deselect Answer
31.
What is the purpose of a reversing valve in a heat pump system?
What is the purpose of a reversing valve in a heat pump system?Deselect Answer
32.
What does it mean when an air conditioner's evaporator coil temperature is below 32 degrees F?
What does it mean when an air conditioner's evaporator coil temperature is below 32 degrees F?Deselect Answer
33.
What is the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) used for?
What is the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) used for?Deselect Answer
34.
What does it mean when an air conditioning system has normal suction pressure but low discharge pressure?
What does it mean when an air conditioning system has normal suction pressure but low discharge pressure?Deselect Answer
35.
What is the minimum clearance required between a gas-fired furnace and combustible materials?
What is the minimum clearance required between a gas-fired furnace and combustible materials?Deselect Answer
36.
What does a dirty air filter cause in an HVAC system?
37.
What is the minimum safe distance from the blades of an operating condenser fan when performing service?
What is the minimum safe distance from the blades of an operating condenser fan when performing service?Deselect Answer
38.
What is the correct slope for a horizontal condensate drain line?
What is the correct slope for a horizontal condensate drain line?Deselect Answer
39.
What is the purpose of a psychrometric chart in HVAC design?
What is the purpose of a psychrometric chart in HVAC design?Deselect Answer
40.
When estimating the cost of an HVAC installation, what should be included beyond equipment and materials?
When estimating the cost of an HVAC installation, what should be included beyond equipment and materials?Deselect Answer
41.
What is Manual D used for in residential HVAC system design?
What is Manual D used for in residential HVAC system design?Deselect Answer
42.
What is the purpose of an economizer on a commercial HVAC system?
What is the purpose of an economizer on a commercial HVAC system?Deselect Answer
43.
What is the hazard associated with refrigerant R-410A at high concentrations?
What is the hazard associated with refrigerant R-410A at high concentrations?Deselect Answer
44.
What PPE is required when working with chemical coil cleaners on HVAC equipment?
What PPE is required when working with chemical coil cleaners on HVAC equipment?Deselect Answer
45.
What is the purpose of a confined space entry procedure when working in crawl spaces or mechanical rooms?
What is the purpose of a confined space entry procedure when working in crawl spaces or mechanical rooms?Deselect Answer
46.
What does Manual J refer to in HVAC system design?
47.
What is the proper method for disposing of refrigerant that cannot be returned to service?
What is the proper method for disposing of refrigerant that cannot be returned to service?Deselect Answer
48.
What is the correct sequence for startup of a new split-system air conditioner?
What is the correct sequence for startup of a new split-system air conditioner?Deselect Answer
49.
A contractor is estimating a residential HVAC replacement. The job requires 8 hours of labor at $85 per hour, materials totaling $3,200, and a permit fee of $150. If overhead is 20% of direct costs and profit is 15%, what is the approximate total bid price?
A contractor is estimating a residential HVAC replacement. The job requires 8 hours of labor at $85 per hour, materials totaling $3,200, and a permit fee of $150. If overhead is 20% of direct costs and profit is 15%, what is the approximate total bid price?Deselect Answer
50.
What is the purpose of a TXV (thermostatic expansion valve) in a refrigeration system?
What is the purpose of a TXV (thermostatic expansion valve) in a refrigeration system?Deselect Answer
51.
What is the Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) and why does it matter for equipment selection?
What is the Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) and why does it matter for equipment selection?Deselect Answer
52.
When installing a gas furnace, what is required at the flue gas vent connection?
When installing a gas furnace, what is required at the flue gas vent connection?Deselect Answer
53.
What is the minimum ventilation requirement when working with refrigerant in an enclosed mechanical room?
What is the minimum ventilation requirement when working with refrigerant in an enclosed mechanical room?Deselect Answer
54.
What is the purpose of a secondary condensate drain pan and overflow switch?
What is the purpose of a secondary condensate drain pan and overflow switch?Deselect Answer
55.
What is the hazard associated with operating gas heating equipment in an unventilated space?
What is the hazard associated with operating gas heating equipment in an unventilated space?Deselect Answer
56.
What is the correct procedure for cleaning a condenser coil on a residential split system?
What is the correct procedure for cleaning a condenser coil on a residential split system?Deselect Answer
57.
What is a heat pump's Coefficient of Performance (COP)?
58.
What diagnostic information does measuring the temperature split (return vs. supply air temperature) provide?
What diagnostic information does measuring the temperature split (return vs. supply air temperature) provide?Deselect Answer
59.
What factors are included in a residential heating load calculation per Manual J?
What factors are included in a residential heating load calculation per Manual J?Deselect Answer
60.
What California code governs energy efficiency requirements for new HVAC installations in residential buildings?
What California code governs energy efficiency requirements for new HVAC installations in residential buildings?Deselect Answer
61.
What is the Cal/OSHA requirement for workers exposed to hazardous materials such as refrigerant on an HVAC job site?
What is the Cal/OSHA requirement for workers exposed to hazardous materials such as refrigerant on an HVAC job site?Deselect Answer
62.
What is the correct procedure for brazing refrigerant tubing connections?
What is the correct procedure for brazing refrigerant tubing connections?Deselect Answer
63.
What does a higher-than-normal suction pressure combined with lower-than-normal discharge pressure indicate?
What does a higher-than-normal suction pressure combined with lower-than-normal discharge pressure indicate?Deselect Answer
64.
What Cal/OSHA requirements apply to HVAC technicians working in attics during hot weather?
What Cal/OSHA requirements apply to HVAC technicians working in attics during hot weather?Deselect Answer
65.
What is latent heat in HVAC terminology?
66.
What is subcooling and what does it indicate about refrigerant charge?
What is subcooling and what does it indicate about refrigerant charge?Deselect Answer
67.
What is the purpose of nitrogen purging during refrigerant system brazing?
What is the purpose of nitrogen purging during refrigerant system brazing?Deselect Answer
68.
What is the correct method for connecting flexible duct to a sheet metal plenum or duct collar?
What is the correct method for connecting flexible duct to a sheet metal plenum or duct collar?Deselect Answer
69.
What is the purpose of a duct system static pressure test?
70.
What is the purpose of a condensate drain trap on an air handling unit?
What is the purpose of a condensate drain trap on an air handling unit?Deselect Answer
71.
What is the purpose of duct leakage testing per California Title 24?
What is the purpose of duct leakage testing per California Title 24?Deselect Answer
72.
What type of gas connector is required for connecting a gas appliance to the gas supply piping?
What type of gas connector is required for connecting a gas appliance to the gas supply piping?Deselect Answer
73.
What is the purpose of evacuating a refrigerant system before charging?
What is the purpose of evacuating a refrigerant system before charging?Deselect Answer
74.
What is the purpose of Manual N in commercial HVAC design?
75.
A packaged water source heat pump eliminates which component compared to an air-cooled split system?
A packaged water source heat pump eliminates which component compared to an air-cooled split system?Deselect Answer
76.
What is the purpose of a flame sensor (also called a flame rod or rectifier) in a modern gas furnace?
What is the purpose of a flame sensor (also called a flame rod or rectifier) in a modern gas furnace?Deselect Answer
77.
What causes high head pressure in an air conditioning system?
What causes high head pressure in an air conditioning system?Deselect Answer
78.
What Cal/OSHA requirement governs the use of ladders when accessing rooftop HVAC equipment?
What Cal/OSHA requirement governs the use of ladders when accessing rooftop HVAC equipment?Deselect Answer
79.
What type of condensate drain line material is acceptable per the California Mechanical Code?
What type of condensate drain line material is acceptable per the California Mechanical Code?Deselect Answer
80.
What type of refrigerant line insulation is required on suction lines and why?
What type of refrigerant line insulation is required on suction lines and why?Deselect Answer
81.
What EPA regulation governs the handling and recovery of refrigerants?
What EPA regulation governs the handling and recovery of refrigerants?Deselect Answer
82.
What is superheat in a refrigeration system and why is it measured?
What is superheat in a refrigeration system and why is it measured?Deselect Answer
83.
What is the correct way to add refrigerant to an undercharged system?
What is the correct way to add refrigerant to an undercharged system?Deselect Answer
84.
What does a thermocouple do in a gas furnace and how is failure identified?
What does a thermocouple do in a gas furnace and how is failure identified?Deselect Answer
85.
What is the design outdoor temperature and why is it important for HVAC sizing?
What is the design outdoor temperature and why is it important for HVAC sizing?Deselect Answer
86.
What is required before opening a refrigerant circuit for repair?
What is required before opening a refrigerant circuit for repair?Deselect Answer
87.
What personal protective equipment is required when brazing refrigerant tubing?
What personal protective equipment is required when brazing refrigerant tubing?Deselect Answer
88.
What information must be included on a refrigerant recovery cylinder label?
What information must be included on a refrigerant recovery cylinder label?Deselect Answer
89.
What causes short cycling in a residential air conditioner?
90.
What is the most likely cause when a gas furnace ignites but shuts off after a few seconds of operation?
What is the most likely cause when a gas furnace ignites but shuts off after a few seconds of operation?Deselect Answer
91.
What is the most common cause of frozen evaporator coils?
92.
What is the purpose of a heat exchanger inspection on a gas furnace?
What is the purpose of a heat exchanger inspection on a gas furnace?Deselect Answer
93.
What is the purpose of a commissioning report at the completion of an HVAC installation?
What is the purpose of a commissioning report at the completion of an HVAC installation?Deselect Answer
94.
What is the purpose of a crankcase heater on a refrigerant compressor?
What is the purpose of a crankcase heater on a refrigerant compressor?Deselect Answer
95.
What maintenance should be performed annually on a gas furnace?
What maintenance should be performed annually on a gas furnace?Deselect Answer
96.
What is SEER and what does a higher SEER value indicate?
97.
What is the purpose of a defrost cycle on a heat pump operating in heating mode?
What is the purpose of a defrost cycle on a heat pump operating in heating mode?Deselect Answer
98.
What is the purpose of a dryer/filter in a refrigeration system?
What is the purpose of a dryer/filter in a refrigeration system?Deselect Answer
99.
What is the proper procedure for handling a refrigerant cylinder?
What is the proper procedure for handling a refrigerant cylinder?Deselect Answer
100.
What is the purpose of a high-pressure safety switch on a refrigeration system?
What is the purpose of a high-pressure safety switch on a refrigeration system?Deselect Answer