NATE EXAM: CORE ESSENTIALS / STUDY GUIDE /
LATEST VERSION /QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS / A GRADE SCORE SOLUTION
d (very important) - answer-The ability to utilize all types of communication
skills is ____ to the HVACR technician.
a. not as important as "hands-on" technical skills
b. somewhat important
c. unimportant
d. very important
d (all of the above: clear, complete, concise) - answer-It is important to be
____ in filling out service orders so that office staff, other technicians, and
customers will know what work you completed on the job.
a. clear
b. complete
c. concise
,d. all of the above
d (Vacuum pump) - answer-What is the best tool for removing moisture and
non-condensibles from a system before adding refrigerant?
a. Manifold gauge
b. Micron analyzer
c. Recovery machine
d. Vacuum pump
b (microns) - answer-A vacuum gauge reads pressure in ____.
a. inches of mercury
b. microns
c. psia
d. psig
c (Micronic) - answer-Which of the following is not a method of leak detection?
a. Soap bubbles
b. Electronic
c. Micronic
,d. Ultrasonic
a (Recovery machine) - answer-To prevent the release of refrigerant to the
atmosphere while removing it from a system, what type of equipment must be
used?
a. Recovery machine
b. Recycling machine
c. Reclaim machine
d. Vacuum pump
b (air velocity) - answer-An anemometer uses a small fan blade to measure
____.
a. air pressure
b. air velocity
c. air volume
d. static pressure
c (No flux is required) - answer-What is one of the advantages of using silver
brazing rods for copper-to-copper joints?
a. A lower melting temperature is required
b. A propane torch is normally used
c. No flux is required
, d. No nitrogen purge is needed
d (all of the above) - answer-"Housekeeping" includes ____.
a. disposal of waste
b. fire prevention and protection
c. proper storage of materials
d. all of the above
b (Goggles) - answer-What type of eye protection should you wear when
drilling overhead?
a. Face shield
b. Goggles
c. Side shields
d. Spectacles
b (DOT) - answer-What agency regulates cylinders and chemicals transported
in a service vehicle?
a. ASHRAE
b. DOT
c. EPA
d. OSHA
LATEST VERSION /QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS / A GRADE SCORE SOLUTION
d (very important) - answer-The ability to utilize all types of communication
skills is ____ to the HVACR technician.
a. not as important as "hands-on" technical skills
b. somewhat important
c. unimportant
d. very important
d (all of the above: clear, complete, concise) - answer-It is important to be
____ in filling out service orders so that office staff, other technicians, and
customers will know what work you completed on the job.
a. clear
b. complete
c. concise
,d. all of the above
d (Vacuum pump) - answer-What is the best tool for removing moisture and
non-condensibles from a system before adding refrigerant?
a. Manifold gauge
b. Micron analyzer
c. Recovery machine
d. Vacuum pump
b (microns) - answer-A vacuum gauge reads pressure in ____.
a. inches of mercury
b. microns
c. psia
d. psig
c (Micronic) - answer-Which of the following is not a method of leak detection?
a. Soap bubbles
b. Electronic
c. Micronic
,d. Ultrasonic
a (Recovery machine) - answer-To prevent the release of refrigerant to the
atmosphere while removing it from a system, what type of equipment must be
used?
a. Recovery machine
b. Recycling machine
c. Reclaim machine
d. Vacuum pump
b (air velocity) - answer-An anemometer uses a small fan blade to measure
____.
a. air pressure
b. air velocity
c. air volume
d. static pressure
c (No flux is required) - answer-What is one of the advantages of using silver
brazing rods for copper-to-copper joints?
a. A lower melting temperature is required
b. A propane torch is normally used
c. No flux is required
, d. No nitrogen purge is needed
d (all of the above) - answer-"Housekeeping" includes ____.
a. disposal of waste
b. fire prevention and protection
c. proper storage of materials
d. all of the above
b (Goggles) - answer-What type of eye protection should you wear when
drilling overhead?
a. Face shield
b. Goggles
c. Side shields
d. Spectacles
b (DOT) - answer-What agency regulates cylinders and chemicals transported
in a service vehicle?
a. ASHRAE
b. DOT
c. EPA
d. OSHA
