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FOR EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED ON OR AFTER APRIL 28, 2010

CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD


LICENSE EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE

WARM-AIR HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING (C-20)

Content of the Examination Test Strategy

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.

3. Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance Sample Questions


(25%)
• HVAC system diagnostic tests and The following questions are typical of the types of
evaluation items that are on the examination. The correct
• HVAC system maintenance or repair answer is marked with “ .”

4. Safety (23%) 1. What is the function of a thermocouple in a


• Personal protective equipment (PPE) gas furnace?
• Job site safety requirements (Cal/OSHA)
• Handling hazardous materials a. It is a safety control for the fan.
b. It is a safety device that controls the
*Percentages are approximate* thermostat.
c. It is a safety device for electronic ignition
systems.
Test Site Policy d. It is a safety device that confirms the
existence of a pilot flame.
This is a closed-book examination. No reference
materials may be used during the examination. All 2. A chiller refrigerates which of the following?
materials brought to the examination site must be
a. Circulating air
left in an unmonitored area at your own risk.
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Nitrogen
d. Circulating water
3. Why should a drip leg be installed? California Mechanical Code. International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
a. To catch excess gas (IAPMO).
b. To collect moisture PHONE: (800) 854-2766.
c. To control input of gas FAX: (909) 472-4150.
d. To control amount of air INTERNET: www.iapmo.org
*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed Cal/OSHA State of California Construction
contractors who are actively working in the field* Safety Orders. California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Industrial Relations, Division 1, Chapter 4,
Resources Subchapter 4. BNI Publications, Inc.
PHONE: (888) 254-2665.
Publisher information is provided. Additional sources for INTERNET: www.bnibooks.com
purchasing materials may be available online.
VIEW ONLINE:
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/LawsAndRegulations.htm
Althouse, A.D., Turnquist, C.H., & Bracciano, A.F.
Manual D - Residential Duct Systems. Air
Goodheart-Willcox Company.
Conditioning Contractors of America.
PHONE: (800) 323-0440.
PHONE: (888) 290-2220.
FAX: (888) 409-3900.
FAX: (301) 206-0789.
INTERNET: www.goodheartwillcox.com
INTERNET: www.acca.org
Heating and Cooling Essentials. Killinger, J. & Manual J - Residential Load Calculation. Air
Killinger, L., Goodheart-Willcox Company. Conditioning Contractors of America.
PHONE: (800) 323-0440. PHONE: (888) 290-2220.
FAX: (888) 409-3900. FAX: (301) 206-0789.
INTERNET: www.goodheartwillcox.com INTERNET: www.acca.org

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
*Publisher information is current as of 4/10*
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