HPSV Exam 2026/2027 | Comprehensive
Study Guide & Practice Questions
With an R-410A condensing pressure of 395 psig and a liquid line temperature of
108°F what is the sub cooling temperature? - correct answer-D. 8°F
When performing maintenance on a heat pump the technician should check the
outdoor fan to be certain: - correct answer-C. The fan runs freely without binding
or vibrations
The continuity of a fuse in a disconnect should be tested by checking resistance: -
correct answer-A. With power off
Why does the outdoor fan on a heat pump stopped during defrost? - correct
answer-C. Minimize defrost time
It technician measures the return air temperature of 100,000 BTU output furnace
to be 65°F and the supply side air temperature is 135°F. what is the
SCFM(standard CFM)? - correct answer-B. 1323 SCFM
The following measurements are recorded on an operating heat pump system.
The heat pump is operating with the compressor only with no auxiliary heat.
-heat pump only supply air temperature 92°F, heat pump only return air
temperature 70°F, outdoor temperature 54°F, supply air temp./Auxiliary heat on
115°F, return air temp./Auxiliary heat on 70°F, CFM 1228
What is the heating capacity of the unit in BTU/H? - correct answer-D. 29,177
btu/h
, R-410A Vapor in line diameters with links 50 feet or less are typically specified for
a vapor pressure drop that does not exceed what value? - correct answer-B. 3 psi
Which of the following is used to make accurate residential loan calculations? -
correct answer-B. ACCA manual J
The following conditions exist in a circuit that supplies power to three parallel
loads:
One load is resistive, one load is capacitive, one load is inductive
The total current in the circuit when operating will be: - correct answer-D. The
sum of the currents through each load
what condition can cause a reduction from design capacity in a heat pump? -
correct answer-A. An undersized vapor line
What can happen if defrost runoff is not properly drained away? - correct
answer-B. Ice can build up on the bottom of the coil
Undersized ductwork often cause: - correct answer-C. High air quantities and high
static pressures
Where is the sensor of an outdoor ambient thermostat for a heat pump system
typically installed? - correct answer-C. In the entering airstream to the outdoor
coil
Study Guide & Practice Questions
With an R-410A condensing pressure of 395 psig and a liquid line temperature of
108°F what is the sub cooling temperature? - correct answer-D. 8°F
When performing maintenance on a heat pump the technician should check the
outdoor fan to be certain: - correct answer-C. The fan runs freely without binding
or vibrations
The continuity of a fuse in a disconnect should be tested by checking resistance: -
correct answer-A. With power off
Why does the outdoor fan on a heat pump stopped during defrost? - correct
answer-C. Minimize defrost time
It technician measures the return air temperature of 100,000 BTU output furnace
to be 65°F and the supply side air temperature is 135°F. what is the
SCFM(standard CFM)? - correct answer-B. 1323 SCFM
The following measurements are recorded on an operating heat pump system.
The heat pump is operating with the compressor only with no auxiliary heat.
-heat pump only supply air temperature 92°F, heat pump only return air
temperature 70°F, outdoor temperature 54°F, supply air temp./Auxiliary heat on
115°F, return air temp./Auxiliary heat on 70°F, CFM 1228
What is the heating capacity of the unit in BTU/H? - correct answer-D. 29,177
btu/h
, R-410A Vapor in line diameters with links 50 feet or less are typically specified for
a vapor pressure drop that does not exceed what value? - correct answer-B. 3 psi
Which of the following is used to make accurate residential loan calculations? -
correct answer-B. ACCA manual J
The following conditions exist in a circuit that supplies power to three parallel
loads:
One load is resistive, one load is capacitive, one load is inductive
The total current in the circuit when operating will be: - correct answer-D. The
sum of the currents through each load
what condition can cause a reduction from design capacity in a heat pump? -
correct answer-A. An undersized vapor line
What can happen if defrost runoff is not properly drained away? - correct
answer-B. Ice can build up on the bottom of the coil
Undersized ductwork often cause: - correct answer-C. High air quantities and high
static pressures
Where is the sensor of an outdoor ambient thermostat for a heat pump system
typically installed? - correct answer-C. In the entering airstream to the outdoor
coil
