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Terms in this set (50)
Ch. 1-1 The ability to utilize d) very important
all types of
communication skills is
_____ to the HVACR
technician.
a) not as important as
"hands-on" technical skills
b) somewhat important
c) unimportant
d) very important
Ch. 1-2 It is important to d) all of the above
be ____ in filling out
service orders so that
office staff, other
technicians, and
customers will know what
work you completed on
the job.
a) clear
b) complete
c) concise
d) all of the above
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Ch. 1-3 When explaining to d) refrigerant
a customer that you have
topped off the system
charge, which of the
following terms is most
appropriate?
a) freon
b) gas
c) juice
d) refrigerant
Ch. 1-4 Listening carefully a) can help you diagnose the problem
to what a customer is
telling you ___ _.
a) can help you diagnose
the problem
b) is a waste of time
c) is not necessary
d) often will only confuse
you
Ch. 1-5 When you arrive at b) listen to the customer first, then ask questions
a service call and meet
the customer, you should
______.
a) ask questions first, then
listen to what the
customer has to say
b) listen to the customer
first, then ask questions
c) avoid discussion with
the customer
d) remind the customer
that you are the
professional and get on
with your work
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Ch. 1-6 What is the volume b) 1,600 ft^3
of a room that measures 10
ft by 20 ft with an 8 ft
ceiling?
a) 800 ft^3
b) 1,600 ft^3
c) 2,400 ft^3
d) 3,200 ft^3
Ch. 1-7 What is the cfm b) 1,200 cfm
requirement for an 1,800
ft^2 house with 8 ft
ceilings, if five air changes
per hour are needed?
a) 400 cfm
b) 1,200 cfm
c) 1,600 cfm
d) 1,600 cfm
Ch. 1-8 What is the cfm c) 1,600 cfm
requirement for a 2,400
ft^2 house with 8 ft
ceilings, if five air changes
per hour are needed?
a) 400 cfm
b) 1,200 cfm
c) 1,600 cfm
d) 2,400 cfm
Ch. 1-9 What is the cross a) 79 in.^2
sectional area of a 10 in.
round metal duct?
a) 79 in.^2
b) 200 in.^2
c) 314 in.^2
d) 418 in.^2
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NATE Core Exam Practice Questions complete
version 2025-2026 \verified 100% ALREADY
GRADED A+
Terms in this set (50)
Ch. 1-1 The ability to utilize d) very important
all types of
communication skills is
_____ to the HVACR
technician.
a) not as important as
"hands-on" technical skills
b) somewhat important
c) unimportant
d) very important
Ch. 1-2 It is important to d) all of the above
be ____ in filling out
service orders so that
office staff, other
technicians, and
customers will know what
work you completed on
the job.
a) clear
b) complete
c) concise
d) all of the above
1/16
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Ch. 1-3 When explaining to d) refrigerant
a customer that you have
topped off the system
charge, which of the
following terms is most
appropriate?
a) freon
b) gas
c) juice
d) refrigerant
Ch. 1-4 Listening carefully a) can help you diagnose the problem
to what a customer is
telling you ___ _.
a) can help you diagnose
the problem
b) is a waste of time
c) is not necessary
d) often will only confuse
you
Ch. 1-5 When you arrive at b) listen to the customer first, then ask questions
a service call and meet
the customer, you should
______.
a) ask questions first, then
listen to what the
customer has to say
b) listen to the customer
first, then ask questions
c) avoid discussion with
the customer
d) remind the customer
that you are the
professional and get on
with your work
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Ch. 1-6 What is the volume b) 1,600 ft^3
of a room that measures 10
ft by 20 ft with an 8 ft
ceiling?
a) 800 ft^3
b) 1,600 ft^3
c) 2,400 ft^3
d) 3,200 ft^3
Ch. 1-7 What is the cfm b) 1,200 cfm
requirement for an 1,800
ft^2 house with 8 ft
ceilings, if five air changes
per hour are needed?
a) 400 cfm
b) 1,200 cfm
c) 1,600 cfm
d) 1,600 cfm
Ch. 1-8 What is the cfm c) 1,600 cfm
requirement for a 2,400
ft^2 house with 8 ft
ceilings, if five air changes
per hour are needed?
a) 400 cfm
b) 1,200 cfm
c) 1,600 cfm
d) 2,400 cfm
Ch. 1-9 What is the cross a) 79 in.^2
sectional area of a 10 in.
round metal duct?
a) 79 in.^2
b) 200 in.^2
c) 314 in.^2
d) 418 in.^2
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