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NATE EXAM: CORE ESSENTIALS WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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d (very important) - correct answer_ The ability to utilize 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
d (all of the above: clear, complete, concise) - correct answer_ It is
important to 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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d (Refrigerant) - correct answer_ When explaining to a customer that
you have adjusted the system charge, which of the following terms is
most appropriate?
a. Freon
b. Gas
c. Juice
d. Refrigerant
a (can help you diagnose the problem) - correct answer_ Listening
carefully 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
b (listen to the customer first, then ask questions) - correct answer_
When you arrive at a service call and meet the customer, you should
____.
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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
b (1,600 ft3) - correct answer_ What is the volume of a room that
measures 10 ft by 20 ft with an 8-ft ceiling?
a. 800 ft3
b. 1,600 ft3
c. 2,400 ft3
d. 3,200 ft3
b (1,200 CFM) - correct answer_ What is the CFM requirements for an
1,800-ft2 house with 8-ft ceilings, if five air changes per hour are
needed?
a. 400 CFM
b. 1,200 CFM
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c. 1,600 CFM
d. 2,400 CFM
c (1,600 CFM) - correct answer_ What is the CFM requirement for an
2,400-ft2 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
a (79 in2) - correct answer_ What is the cross-sectional area of a 10-in
round metal duct?
a. 79 in2
b. 200 in2
c. 314 in2
d. 418 in2
Note: Area of a circle = π x radius^2
NATE EXAM: CORE ESSENTIALS WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED
d (very important) - correct answer_ The ability to utilize 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
d (all of the above: clear, complete, concise) - correct answer_ It is
important to 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
,2|Page
d (Refrigerant) - correct answer_ When explaining to a customer that
you have adjusted the system charge, which of the following terms is
most appropriate?
a. Freon
b. Gas
c. Juice
d. Refrigerant
a (can help you diagnose the problem) - correct answer_ Listening
carefully 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
b (listen to the customer first, then ask questions) - correct answer_
When you arrive at a service call and meet the customer, you should
____.
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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
b (1,600 ft3) - correct answer_ What is the volume of a room that
measures 10 ft by 20 ft with an 8-ft ceiling?
a. 800 ft3
b. 1,600 ft3
c. 2,400 ft3
d. 3,200 ft3
b (1,200 CFM) - correct answer_ What is the CFM requirements for an
1,800-ft2 house with 8-ft ceilings, if five air changes per hour are
needed?
a. 400 CFM
b. 1,200 CFM
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c. 1,600 CFM
d. 2,400 CFM
c (1,600 CFM) - correct answer_ What is the CFM requirement for an
2,400-ft2 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
a (79 in2) - correct answer_ What is the cross-sectional area of a 10-in
round metal duct?
a. 79 in2
b. 200 in2
c. 314 in2
d. 418 in2
Note: Area of a circle = π x radius^2
