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Arizona R-45 Sheet Metal Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
Arizona R-45 Sheet Metal Contractor Exam
200 Practice Questions with Rationales
EXAM COVERAGE OVERVIEW (10 Key Points)
1. Licensing & Regulatory Body – The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) issues the
R-45 (Residential), C-45 (Commercial), and CR-45 (Combined) Sheet Metal Contractor
licenses .
2. Examination Provider – PSI Services LLC administers the trade examination, which is
open-book and includes 75-100 questions covering sheet metal fabrication, installation,
HVAC ductwork, and Arizona codes .
3. Passing Score – According to Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-106(C), candidates must
receive a grade of at least 70% on each required examination .
4. Experience Requirement – Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of 4 years of
supervisory trade experience within the past 10 years as the "qualifying party" .
5. R-45 Scope of Work – Residential sheet metal work includes HVAC ductwork, metal
roofing, gutters, downspouts, flashing, B-vents, and architectural metal components, but
excludes structural steel framing, electrical work, masonry, and concrete .
6. Key Reference Standards – SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, International
Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), NRCA Roofing Manual,
Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, NFPA 96 (kitchen hoods), and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 .
7. Ductwork Materials & Gauges – 26-gauge galvanized steel is standard for residential
ductwork; SMACNA specifies gauge requirements by duct size and pressure class .
8. Re-Examination Rules – Candidates who fail must wait 30 calendar days before retaking
the examination .
9. Specialty Equipment – CR-45 and R-45 contractors may install Type I kitchen exhaust
hoods (handling grease-laden vapors) and B-vents for gas appliances, but must
subcontract refrigeration work (C-49) and electrical work (C-11) to properly licensed
contractors .
10. License Renewal – Arizona contractor licenses must be renewed biennially with fees
established by the ROC .
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QUESTIONS 1-50: LICENSING, REGULATIONS & SCOPE OF WORK
1. According to Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-106(C), what is the minimum passing grade
required on the trade examination?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-106(C) explicitly states that on each required
examination (both statutes and rules and trade), the qualifying party must receive a grade of at
least 70%. This applies to all specialty contractor exams, including the R-45 Sheet Metal
classification .
2. If a qualifying party fails the trade examination for the second time, how many calendar
days must they wait before retaking the exam?
A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
D) 90 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candidates who fail the examination must wait 30 calendar days before retaking it.
This allows time for additional study and preparation .
3. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) requires a minimum of how many years of
supervisory trade experience for the R-45 Sheet Metal license?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of four years of supervisory experience
within the past ten years. This is standard for most ROC classifications .
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4. What is the difference between a C-45 and an R-45 license in Arizona?
A) C-45 is for commercial work; R-45 is for residential work
B) C-45 is for residential work; R-45 is for commercial work
C) There is no difference
D) C-45 requires more experience than R-45
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The C-45 license is for commercial sheet metal contracting, while the R-45 license is
for residential sheet metal contracting. The CR-45 combines both scopes .
5. According to Arizona law, a contractor who performs work outside their licensed
classification may be subject to what penalty?
A) A warning only
B) ROC disciplinary action and fines
C) Automatic upgrade of their license
D) No penalty
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing work outside the licensed classification is a violation of Arizona law and
can result in disciplinary action and fines from the ROC .
6. Which of the following is NOT a permissible chimney-related task for an R-45 contractor?
A) Installing patented metal chimneys
B) Installing venting for gas furnaces
C) Fabricating brick masonry chimneys
D) Installing metal flues for fireplaces
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brick masonry chimneys are masonry work, outside the sheet-metal scope of R-45.
Metal chimneys, venting, and flues are within the sheet metal scope .
7. Which activity is expressly permitted for an Arizona R-45 sheet metal contractor?
A) Installing residential siding panels
B) Installing and repairing sheet-metal gutters and leaders
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C) Performing structural steel framing
D) Painting interior walls
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: R-45 contractors are authorized to install and repair sheet-metal gutters, leaders, and
related drainage components. Siding, structural steel framing, and painting are outside the
sheet metal specialty scope .
8. Under the R-45 scope, "specialty work" differs from "general contracting" primarily
because:
A) Specialty work requires a separate bonding license
B) Specialty work is limited to sheet-metal fabrication and installation only
C) General contracting includes electrical and plumbing trades
D) Specialty work allows the contractor to act as the owner's representative
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Specialty work for R-45 is confined to sheet-metal related activities, unlike broader
general contracting which encompasses multiple trades and overall project management .
9. An R-45 contractor is asked to install the electrical controls for an exhaust fan. May they
perform this work?
A) Yes, because it is part of the sheet metal system
B) No, electrical work requires a separate electrical license
C) Yes, if the fan is under 1 HP
D) No, unless supervised by a master electrician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electrical work beyond simple connections requires a properly licensed electrical
contractor (C-11). The R-45 license does not authorize electrical installations .
10. When bidding a project that includes both sheet metal ductwork and refrigeration piping,
an R-45 contractor must:
A) Perform all work under their license
B) Subcontract the refrigeration work to a C-49 (Refrigeration) contractor
C) Obtain a dual license
D) Decline the project entirely
Arizona R-45 Sheet Metal Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
Arizona R-45 Sheet Metal Contractor Exam
200 Practice Questions with Rationales
EXAM COVERAGE OVERVIEW (10 Key Points)
1. Licensing & Regulatory Body – The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) issues the
R-45 (Residential), C-45 (Commercial), and CR-45 (Combined) Sheet Metal Contractor
licenses .
2. Examination Provider – PSI Services LLC administers the trade examination, which is
open-book and includes 75-100 questions covering sheet metal fabrication, installation,
HVAC ductwork, and Arizona codes .
3. Passing Score – According to Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-106(C), candidates must
receive a grade of at least 70% on each required examination .
4. Experience Requirement – Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of 4 years of
supervisory trade experience within the past 10 years as the "qualifying party" .
5. R-45 Scope of Work – Residential sheet metal work includes HVAC ductwork, metal
roofing, gutters, downspouts, flashing, B-vents, and architectural metal components, but
excludes structural steel framing, electrical work, masonry, and concrete .
6. Key Reference Standards – SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, International
Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), NRCA Roofing Manual,
Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, NFPA 96 (kitchen hoods), and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 .
7. Ductwork Materials & Gauges – 26-gauge galvanized steel is standard for residential
ductwork; SMACNA specifies gauge requirements by duct size and pressure class .
8. Re-Examination Rules – Candidates who fail must wait 30 calendar days before retaking
the examination .
9. Specialty Equipment – CR-45 and R-45 contractors may install Type I kitchen exhaust
hoods (handling grease-laden vapors) and B-vents for gas appliances, but must
subcontract refrigeration work (C-49) and electrical work (C-11) to properly licensed
contractors .
10. License Renewal – Arizona contractor licenses must be renewed biennially with fees
established by the ROC .
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QUESTIONS 1-50: LICENSING, REGULATIONS & SCOPE OF WORK
1. According to Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-106(C), what is the minimum passing grade
required on the trade examination?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-106(C) explicitly states that on each required
examination (both statutes and rules and trade), the qualifying party must receive a grade of at
least 70%. This applies to all specialty contractor exams, including the R-45 Sheet Metal
classification .
2. If a qualifying party fails the trade examination for the second time, how many calendar
days must they wait before retaking the exam?
A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
D) 90 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candidates who fail the examination must wait 30 calendar days before retaking it.
This allows time for additional study and preparation .
3. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) requires a minimum of how many years of
supervisory trade experience for the R-45 Sheet Metal license?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of four years of supervisory experience
within the past ten years. This is standard for most ROC classifications .
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4. What is the difference between a C-45 and an R-45 license in Arizona?
A) C-45 is for commercial work; R-45 is for residential work
B) C-45 is for residential work; R-45 is for commercial work
C) There is no difference
D) C-45 requires more experience than R-45
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The C-45 license is for commercial sheet metal contracting, while the R-45 license is
for residential sheet metal contracting. The CR-45 combines both scopes .
5. According to Arizona law, a contractor who performs work outside their licensed
classification may be subject to what penalty?
A) A warning only
B) ROC disciplinary action and fines
C) Automatic upgrade of their license
D) No penalty
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing work outside the licensed classification is a violation of Arizona law and
can result in disciplinary action and fines from the ROC .
6. Which of the following is NOT a permissible chimney-related task for an R-45 contractor?
A) Installing patented metal chimneys
B) Installing venting for gas furnaces
C) Fabricating brick masonry chimneys
D) Installing metal flues for fireplaces
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brick masonry chimneys are masonry work, outside the sheet-metal scope of R-45.
Metal chimneys, venting, and flues are within the sheet metal scope .
7. Which activity is expressly permitted for an Arizona R-45 sheet metal contractor?
A) Installing residential siding panels
B) Installing and repairing sheet-metal gutters and leaders
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C) Performing structural steel framing
D) Painting interior walls
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: R-45 contractors are authorized to install and repair sheet-metal gutters, leaders, and
related drainage components. Siding, structural steel framing, and painting are outside the
sheet metal specialty scope .
8. Under the R-45 scope, "specialty work" differs from "general contracting" primarily
because:
A) Specialty work requires a separate bonding license
B) Specialty work is limited to sheet-metal fabrication and installation only
C) General contracting includes electrical and plumbing trades
D) Specialty work allows the contractor to act as the owner's representative
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Specialty work for R-45 is confined to sheet-metal related activities, unlike broader
general contracting which encompasses multiple trades and overall project management .
9. An R-45 contractor is asked to install the electrical controls for an exhaust fan. May they
perform this work?
A) Yes, because it is part of the sheet metal system
B) No, electrical work requires a separate electrical license
C) Yes, if the fan is under 1 HP
D) No, unless supervised by a master electrician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electrical work beyond simple connections requires a properly licensed electrical
contractor (C-11). The R-45 license does not authorize electrical installations .
10. When bidding a project that includes both sheet metal ductwork and refrigeration piping,
an R-45 contractor must:
A) Perform all work under their license
B) Subcontract the refrigeration work to a C-49 (Refrigeration) contractor
C) Obtain a dual license
D) Decline the project entirely
