California C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor EXAM
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California C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage in Points Form
1. License Scope & Regulations – C-7 license covers communication and low voltage
systems not exceeding 91 volts, including telephone, sound, CCTV, satellite,
instrumentation, and low voltage landscape lighting; explicitly excludes fire alarm
systems . Requires 4 years journey-level experience, minimum age 18, passing both
Law/Business and trade exams .
2. Job Planning & Design (18%) – Interpret plans and specifications; plan wire routes and
equipment locations; code compliance (NEC Articles 725, 800, 820, 250); integration of
new and existing infrastructure; impact on other trades .
3. Material Selection & Estimation (15%) – Knowledge of materials and applications; tools
and equipment; estimate project costs; prepare proposals; quantity take-offs (e.g.,
calculate cable needed for multiple runs) .
4. Wire/Cable Installation & Termination (12%) – Layout, install, and support pathways;
termination methods and tools; placement and termination of wires/cables; labeling
schemes; support methods (J-hooks, cable trays - not from sprinkler pipes per NEC
800.113) .
5. Systems Configuration & Installation (16%) – Install equipment room components;
satellite, CCTV, telephone, data, instrumentation, battery systems, audio/video, fiber
optic; building automation; IP networking and VoIP configuration .
6. Testing & Project Closeout (17%) – Testing tools and methods; fiber optic calibration
(index of refraction must be known); project closeout, documentation, and training .
7. System Troubleshooting, Repairs, or Replacements (7%) – Troubleshoot problems;
make repairs/replacements .
8. Safety (15%) – Cal/OSHA regulations; job site hazards; safe work practices; personal
protective equipment; ladder and fall protection .
9. NEC Code References – Article 725 for Class 1, 2, 3 low-voltage circuits; Article 800 for
communications systems; Article 820 for coaxial cable systems (CCTV, broadband);
Article 250 for grounding and bonding . Maximum conduit fill: 40% for three or more
cables larger than 1 in² .
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10. Exam Logistics – Closed-book; 4 choices per question; calculator provided; no penalty
for guessing; CSLB administered; daily computerized exams at 20 test sites across
California .
100 Practice Questions with Rationales
Question 1
According to the California Code of Regulations, a C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor license
covers systems that do not exceed what maximum voltage?
A) 50 volts
B) 91 volts
C) 120 volts
D) 240 volts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: California Code of Regulations Title 16, Section 832.07 specifies that C-7 contractors
install, service, and maintain systems which are energy limited and do not exceed 91 volts. This
is a fundamental scope question for the C-7 license .
Question 2
Which of the following is EXCLUDED from the C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor license
scope?
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A) Telephone systems
B) Closed-circuit video systems
C) Low voltage fire alarm systems
D) Satellite dish antennas
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low voltage fire alarm systems are specifically not included in the C-7 license scope.
While telephone, CCTV, satellite, and other systems are included, fire alarm systems require a
different license classification .
Question 3
What is the minimum years of journey-level experience required for a California C-7 license?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: California requires at least four (4) years of journey-level experience for the C-7 Low
Voltage Systems Contractor license. This is the standard requirement across most CSLB
contractor classifications .
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Question 4
Which exam sections have the highest percentages on the C-7 trade examination?
A) Job Planning and Design (18%) and Testing and Project Closeout (17%)
B) Systems Configuration (16%) and Safety (15%)
C) Material Selection (15%) and Wire Installation (12%)
D) Troubleshooting (7%) and Safety (15%)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Job Planning and Design is the largest section at 18%, followed by Testing and Project
Closeout at 17%. Systems Configuration is 16%, Material Selection is 15%, Safety is 15%, Wire
Installation is 12%, and Troubleshooting is 7% .
Question 5
A low voltage contractor needs to wire 25 offices with Cat 6 voice and data cable. The average
distance between the IT room and each office is 250 feet. How many 1,000-foot boxes of cable
will the contractor need?
A) 7 boxes
B) 8 boxes
C) 12 boxes
D) 13 boxes
Correct Answer: D