tMASSACHUSETTS Vocational
Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #18 – HEATING-VENTILATION-AIR
CONDITIONING-REFRIGERATION
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS
PERCENT
OF TEST:
20
% Basic A.C. & Refrigeration Theory
Explain Refrigeration Theory
and Identify Components
25
% A.C. Refrigeration Components, Systems and Service
Explain and Install Air
Conditioning
Identify and Install Piping,
Fittings and Materials
Identify and Use Refrigeration
Tools and Testing Instruments
25
% Electrical Components and Systems
Apply Principles of
Electricity
Install Electrical Controls
and Systems
15%
Heating Components, Systems and Service
Explain and Install Heat Pump
and Electrical Resistant Heat
Explain and Install Oil Heat
Explain and Install Gas Heat
5 % Refrigerant Recovery, Recycle and Reclaim
Define Properties of Refrigerants
EPA Rules
5 % Heating, Ventilation & Refrigeration
Related Mathematics
Estimation, Use Formulas,
Convert Between Measurement Systems, Solve
Linear
Equations, Calculate Geometric Figures
5 % Health and Safety
Define Health and Safety
Regulations
Demonstrate Health and Safety
Practices
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED
WITH THE MATCHING
You may refer
to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks
for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #18 – HEATING-VENTILATION-AIR
CONDITIONING-REFRIGERATION
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THE FOLLOWING LIST OF
REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE
FOR WRITTEN EXAM
CANDIDATES:
REFRIGERANT
TRANSITION AND RECOVERY CERTIFICATION MANUAL by Air Conditioning Contractors of
MODERN
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING by Althouse, et al
Delmar
(ISBN # 1-56637-300-X)
REFRIGERATION
AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY by Whitman and Johnson
Delmar
(ISBN # 0-8273-5646-3)
YOU MAY
WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE
INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
The written exam consists of 100 multiple
choice questions. Each question consists
of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:
What percentage of a recovery (D.O.T.) cylinder can be safety filled
with liquid refrigerant?
a. 95%
b. 70%
* c. 80%
d. 90%
An oversized thermostatic valve installed on an evaporator coil will
create:
a. a high superheat reading.
* b. a low superheat reading.
c. a starved evaporator coil.
d. excessive head pressure.
* indicates correct
answer
THE TEACHER
TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING
THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN
YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
UPDATED: 8/5/2009 - cas
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #18 – HEATING-VENTILATION-AIR CONDITIONING-REFRIGERATION
PERFORMANCE EXAM
TIME ALLOWED: 5 HOURS
PERCENT
OF TEST:
14
% Working with Copper Tubing
15
% Refrigeration Pump-Down
14
% Evaporator Performance
14
% Control Wiring/Thermostat/Transformer Wiring
15
% Multi-Meter Operation
14
% Troubleshooting Commercial Refrigerator/Freezer Unit
14
% Heating
·
Gas
·
Oil
Special Instructions:
-Hand tools
and test instruments such as gauge manifolds, temperature measuring instruments
and electrical instruments will be available at the test site.
-Candidates
may provide their own tools and instruments.
-Soldering
and brazing equipment and supplies will be provided at the test site.
Candidates Must
Provide:
Pens, pencils, pressure temperature
charts and calculators
Must be wearing safety glasses, proper
work attire and shoes
You may refer
to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks
for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
UPDATED: 8/12/2008