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The Warm-Air Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning This is a multiple-choice examination with four
(C-20) Examination is divided into four major sections. choices per question. Some questions require
These sections are: mathematical computation. Examination questions
are written to provide only one BEST answer and
1. Planning, Engineering and Design (27%) are NOT written as trick questions.
• HVAC system design and evaluation
• Load and psychrometric calculations All correct answers have equal value. If you are
unsure about a particular question, it is better to try
• Duct system design and layout
to answer the question with the chance to possibly
• Job cost estimation
get it correct (and earn one point) than it is to leave
the question blank and definitely get it wrong (and
2. Fabrication, Installation and Start Up (25%)
lose one point).
• Duct system fabrication
• Equipment installation Ample time is provided to answer all examination
• Electrical and mechanical components questions, so be sure to read each question and its
• Plumbing and refrigeration components four choices completely and carefully before
• Air distribution and duct systems selecting the BEST possible answer to the
• HVAC system start up question.
HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal Manual H - Heat Pump Systems. Air Conditioning
and Flexible. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors of America.
Contractors’ National Association. PHONE: (888) 290-2220.
PHONE: (703) 803-2980. FAX: (301) 206-0789.
FAX: (703) 803-3732. INTERNET: www.acca.org
INTERNET: www.smacna.org
Manual P - Psychrometrics. Air Conditioning
California Building Code. International Code Contractors of America.
Council. PHONE: (888) 290-2220.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452. FAX: (301) 206-0789.
FAX: (866) 891-1695. INTERNET: www.acca.org
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org Manual CS - Commercial Applications, Systems
and Equipment. Air Conditioning Contractors of
2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for America.
Residential and Nonresidential Buildings. PHONE: (888) 290-2220.
California Energy Commision. FAX: (301) 206-0789.
PHONE: (800) 772-3300. INTERNET: www.acca.org
INTERNET:
www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2008standards Manual RS - Comfort, Air Quality, and Efficiency
by Design. Air Conditioning Contractors of
California Electrical Code. BNI Publications, Inc. America.
PHONE: (888) 786-4452. PHONE: (888) 290-2220.
FAX: (866) 891-1695. FAX: (301) 206-0789.
INTERNET: www.bnibooks.com INTERNET: www.acca.org
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