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Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor Exam – 250 MCQ Questions with Answers and
Rationales
Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. Exam Structure & Licensing – 2-part exam administered by Pearson VUE, Business &
Finance + Trade Knowledge, open-book format, Class B limited to 25 tons cooling and
500,000 BTU heating .
2. HVAC Fundamentals & Load Calculations – Sensible/latent heat, Manual J load
calculations, BTU/ton conversions, psychrometrics .
3. Refrigeration Cycle & Components – Compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering
devices, accumulators, receivers .
4. Refrigerants & EPA Regulations – ASHRAE Standard 34 classifications, EPA Section 608
requirements, recovery/recycling procedures .
5. Air Distribution & Duct Systems – Duct design, SMACNA standards, airflow
measurement, static pressure, turning vanes .
6. Electrical for HVAC – Thermostat wiring (NEC Article 725), contactors, relays,
transformers, capacitors, motors .
7. Florida Building Code – Mechanical – FBC Mechanical 2023 requirements, clearances,
venting, combustion air .
8. Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation – FBC Energy Conservation 2023,
insulation R-values, duct leakage, commissioning .
9. Installation, Service, Maintenance & Safety – Brazing, evacuation, charging,
troubleshooting, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 .
10. Business & Finance – Contract law, lien requirements, workers’ compensation,
insurance, estimating, Florida Statutes Chapter 455 .
1. What is the maximum cooling capacity (in tons) permitted for a Florida Class B Air
Conditioning Contractor on any single system?
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A) 15 tons
B) 20 tons
C) 25 tons
D) Unlimited
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Class B air-conditioning contractor in Florida is limited to 25 tons of cooling and
500,000 BTU of heating in any one system, primarily covering residential and light commercial
work .
2. What is the maximum heating capacity (in BTU) permitted for a Florida Class B Air
Conditioning Contractor on any single system?
A) 250,000 BTU
B) 500,000 BTU
C) 750,000 BTU
D) 1,000,000 BTU
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Class B contractor is limited to 500,000 BTU of heating in any one system. This
distinguishes the Class B license from the unlimited Class A license .
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3. Which Florida agency oversees the licensing of Air Conditioning Contractors?
A) Florida Department of Agriculture
B) Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
C) Florida Department of Transportation
D) Florida Board of Professional Engineers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), under the Department of
Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), is the governing authority for contractor licensing
in Florida, including Air Conditioning Contractors .
4. Which company administers the Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor examination?
A) PSI
B) Pearson VUE
C) Prometric
D) Kryterion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida Air Conditioning Contractor exam is administered by Pearson VUE under
the authority of the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. Candidates must schedule
their exams through Pearson VUE .
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5. How many parts does the Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor license exam consist
of?
A) One part (Trade Knowledge only)
B) Two parts (Business & Finance and Trade Knowledge)
C) Three parts (Business, Trade, and Practical)
D) Four parts (Business, Trade, Law, and Safety)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida HVAC license exam consists of two parts: the Business and Finance exam
and the Trade Knowledge exam. Both are required for licensure .
6. The Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor exam is which type of exam?
A) Closed book
B) Open book with approved references
C) Computer adaptive
D) Oral examination
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida contractor exams are open book, and candidates are allowed to bring
approved reference books into the testing center. These books may be highlighted and tabbed
for quick reference during the exam .
Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor Exam – 250 MCQ Questions with Answers and
Rationales
Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. Exam Structure & Licensing – 2-part exam administered by Pearson VUE, Business &
Finance + Trade Knowledge, open-book format, Class B limited to 25 tons cooling and
500,000 BTU heating .
2. HVAC Fundamentals & Load Calculations – Sensible/latent heat, Manual J load
calculations, BTU/ton conversions, psychrometrics .
3. Refrigeration Cycle & Components – Compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering
devices, accumulators, receivers .
4. Refrigerants & EPA Regulations – ASHRAE Standard 34 classifications, EPA Section 608
requirements, recovery/recycling procedures .
5. Air Distribution & Duct Systems – Duct design, SMACNA standards, airflow
measurement, static pressure, turning vanes .
6. Electrical for HVAC – Thermostat wiring (NEC Article 725), contactors, relays,
transformers, capacitors, motors .
7. Florida Building Code – Mechanical – FBC Mechanical 2023 requirements, clearances,
venting, combustion air .
8. Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation – FBC Energy Conservation 2023,
insulation R-values, duct leakage, commissioning .
9. Installation, Service, Maintenance & Safety – Brazing, evacuation, charging,
troubleshooting, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 .
10. Business & Finance – Contract law, lien requirements, workers’ compensation,
insurance, estimating, Florida Statutes Chapter 455 .
1. What is the maximum cooling capacity (in tons) permitted for a Florida Class B Air
Conditioning Contractor on any single system?
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A) 15 tons
B) 20 tons
C) 25 tons
D) Unlimited
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Class B air-conditioning contractor in Florida is limited to 25 tons of cooling and
500,000 BTU of heating in any one system, primarily covering residential and light commercial
work .
2. What is the maximum heating capacity (in BTU) permitted for a Florida Class B Air
Conditioning Contractor on any single system?
A) 250,000 BTU
B) 500,000 BTU
C) 750,000 BTU
D) 1,000,000 BTU
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Class B contractor is limited to 500,000 BTU of heating in any one system. This
distinguishes the Class B license from the unlimited Class A license .
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3. Which Florida agency oversees the licensing of Air Conditioning Contractors?
A) Florida Department of Agriculture
B) Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
C) Florida Department of Transportation
D) Florida Board of Professional Engineers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), under the Department of
Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), is the governing authority for contractor licensing
in Florida, including Air Conditioning Contractors .
4. Which company administers the Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor examination?
A) PSI
B) Pearson VUE
C) Prometric
D) Kryterion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida Air Conditioning Contractor exam is administered by Pearson VUE under
the authority of the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. Candidates must schedule
their exams through Pearson VUE .
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5. How many parts does the Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor license exam consist
of?
A) One part (Trade Knowledge only)
B) Two parts (Business & Finance and Trade Knowledge)
C) Three parts (Business, Trade, and Practical)
D) Four parts (Business, Trade, Law, and Safety)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida HVAC license exam consists of two parts: the Business and Finance exam
and the Trade Knowledge exam. Both are required for licensure .
6. The Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor exam is which type of exam?
A) Closed book
B) Open book with approved references
C) Computer adaptive
D) Oral examination
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Florida contractor exams are open book, and candidates are allowed to bring
approved reference books into the testing center. These books may be highlighted and tabbed
for quick reference during the exam .
