Georgia HVAC Practice Test (Free)

Question 1

In Georgia, in the basic refrigeration cycle, what is the primary function of the compressor?

Accepted Answer

To raise the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant vapor

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To remove moisture from the refrigerant

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To convert refrigerant from a gas directly to a solid

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To measure airflow across the evaporator coil

Question 2

What is the purpose of a draft inducer fan in many modern gas furnaces?

Accepted Answer

To pull combustion gases through the heat exchanger and venting system

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To circulate conditioned air through the home's supply ducts

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To cool the compressor during the cooling cycle

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To humidify the air stream before it enters the ductwork

Question 3

Which experience path is associated with a Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (non-restricted) license, compared with Class I?

Accepted Answer

Commercial supervisory experience and additional design certifications beyond what Class I requires

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No experience of any kind, since Class II is an entry-level license

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Only residential experience, with no commercial component

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Experience is identical to Class I with no additional requirements

Question 4

Where does the refrigerant absorb heat from the conditioned space in a typical air conditioning system?

Accepted Answer

At the evaporator coil

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At the condenser coil

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At the compressor

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At the metering device

Question 5

In Georgia, is EPA Section 608 certification issued by the state licensing board or by a separate federal program?

Accepted Answer

It is a separate federal certification under EPA rules, not issued by the Georgia board

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It is issued directly by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board

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It is issued by the Georgia Real Estate Commission

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Georgia does not recognize EPA 608 at all

Question 6

In a gas furnace, what component ignites the burners in most modern systems that do not use a standing pilot light?

Accepted Answer

A hot surface igniter or electronic spark igniter

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The heat exchanger

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The blower motor

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The condensate pump

Question 7

Who administers the licensing exam for conditioned air contractors in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

PSI

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Pearson VUE

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The local county building department

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The Georgia Department of Education

Question 8

Why is proper duct sizing important for airflow across an evaporator coil?

Accepted Answer

Undersized ducts can starve the coil of airflow, leading to low suction pressure, coil icing, and reduced efficiency

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Duct size has no effect on evaporator performance

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Oversized ducts always cause the compressor to overheat

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Duct sizing only matters for heating, not cooling

Question 9

In Georgia, a Conditioned Air Contractor Class I license is restricted to systems that do not exceed which combined capacity?

Accepted Answer

175,000 BTU heating and 60,000 BTU cooling

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Any capacity, since Class I is unrestricted

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50,000 BTU heating and 20,000 BTU cooling

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Commercial systems only, regardless of BTU size

Question 10

What is the minimum passing exam score required for a Georgia conditioned air contractor license?

Accepted Answer

70

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50

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90

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There is no minimum score