3 & 5 HVAC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
____ tubing consists of high-
density polyethylene that has undergone molecule modification that creates sufficient tie chains betwee
n the polyethene molecules to allow it to operate at higher temperatures. - CORRECT ANSWER -PE-RT
When water is used as the source fluid for open loop systems, the heat pump must be configured to prev
ent freezing of the____. - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaporator
A ____ is a device for converting low-temperature heat into higher temperature heat. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Heat Pump
All solar thermal systems use a_____ to consisting of one or more_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
collection array, solar collectors
An objectâ s thermal ____ can be defined as its thickness in the direction of heat flow divided by its ther
mal conductivity. - CORRECT ANSWER -Resistance
In an ideal application, the rate of heat production by the heat source would ____ the rate of heat by the
heat emitters. - CORRECT ANSWER -Exactly match
All heating systems consist of devices that convert one form of energy into another. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
A device used to allow or prevent flow through a zone circuit is called a(n)_____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Zone Valve
A(n)_____ is commonly used to mount an air vent at high points in piping circuits. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Baseboard Tee
Another specialty valve widely used in hydronic systems provides the ability to isolate, flow balance, and
even drain individual heat emitters. It is called a ____. - CORRECT ANSWER -Lockshield Valve
, Copper water tube is available in three wall thicknesses designated as types ____ in order of decreasing
wall thickness. - CORRECT ANSWER -K, L, and M
Unlike PEX tubing, PEX-AL-
PEX tubing cannot be repaired by heating the tub until the PEX reaches its____ state. -
CORRECT ANSWER -amorphous
Fittings for copper tubing are available in either wrought copper or ____. - CORRECT ANSWER -Cast Brass
Feed water valves operate by balancing the force generated by water pressure against an internal flexible
____, with the counterforce generated by a partially compressed spring. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Diaphragm
When soldering copper tubing be sure the tube cut is square. Use a(n) _______ with a blade suitable for
the copper tubing. - CORRECT ANSWER -wheel cutter or chop saw
A feed water valve is used to increase the pressure of water from a domestic water distribution pipe befo
re it enters a hydronic system. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
When long straight runs of rigid tubing are required, it may be necessary to install an expansion loop or a
n expansion offset to absorb the movement. Another alternative is to install an expansion ____ capable o
f absorbing the movement. - CORRECT ANSWER -compensator
______ are designed specifically for component isolation. - CORRECT ANSWER -Gate Valves
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CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
____ tubing consists of high-
density polyethylene that has undergone molecule modification that creates sufficient tie chains betwee
n the polyethene molecules to allow it to operate at higher temperatures. - CORRECT ANSWER -PE-RT
When water is used as the source fluid for open loop systems, the heat pump must be configured to prev
ent freezing of the____. - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaporator
A ____ is a device for converting low-temperature heat into higher temperature heat. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Heat Pump
All solar thermal systems use a_____ to consisting of one or more_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
collection array, solar collectors
An objectâ s thermal ____ can be defined as its thickness in the direction of heat flow divided by its ther
mal conductivity. - CORRECT ANSWER -Resistance
In an ideal application, the rate of heat production by the heat source would ____ the rate of heat by the
heat emitters. - CORRECT ANSWER -Exactly match
All heating systems consist of devices that convert one form of energy into another. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
A device used to allow or prevent flow through a zone circuit is called a(n)_____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Zone Valve
A(n)_____ is commonly used to mount an air vent at high points in piping circuits. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Baseboard Tee
Another specialty valve widely used in hydronic systems provides the ability to isolate, flow balance, and
even drain individual heat emitters. It is called a ____. - CORRECT ANSWER -Lockshield Valve
, Copper water tube is available in three wall thicknesses designated as types ____ in order of decreasing
wall thickness. - CORRECT ANSWER -K, L, and M
Unlike PEX tubing, PEX-AL-
PEX tubing cannot be repaired by heating the tub until the PEX reaches its____ state. -
CORRECT ANSWER -amorphous
Fittings for copper tubing are available in either wrought copper or ____. - CORRECT ANSWER -Cast Brass
Feed water valves operate by balancing the force generated by water pressure against an internal flexible
____, with the counterforce generated by a partially compressed spring. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Diaphragm
When soldering copper tubing be sure the tube cut is square. Use a(n) _______ with a blade suitable for
the copper tubing. - CORRECT ANSWER -wheel cutter or chop saw
A feed water valve is used to increase the pressure of water from a domestic water distribution pipe befo
re it enters a hydronic system. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
When long straight runs of rigid tubing are required, it may be necessary to install an expansion loop or a
n expansion offset to absorb the movement. Another alternative is to install an expansion ____ capable o
f absorbing the movement. - CORRECT ANSWER -compensator
______ are designed specifically for component isolation. - CORRECT ANSWER -Gate Valves
Hydronic heating systemszshouldzneverzusezazcombinationzofzflexiblezandzrigidzpipingzmaterials.z-
CORRECTzANSWERz-False
Somezcommonzpipezfittingszinzhydroniczsystemszinclude___________.z-zCORRECTzANSWERz-
couplings,zelbows,zandztees
