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HVAC BOMA 501 Actual Exam 2026 | Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) | Building
Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) | Updated
Version
Dual Duct System - (ANSWER)A system in which hot air and cold air are supplied
by separate ducts and mixed at each controlled space to provide the desired
supply air temperature. This method consumes a great deal of energy.
Muiltizone System - (ANSWER)an a/c system in which the zone control is
obtained by mixing hot and cold air at the unit in response to a room thermostat
Load Calulations - (ANSWER)take the sensible heat and the latent heat into
consideration
which of the following does not provide sensible heat gain? - (ANSWER)Heat
from cooking or hot baths (latent heat has to do with moisture)
Which of the following is the way that solar radiation disperses in a building? -
(ANSWER)Transmitted directly to the interior of the building, absorbs by glass,
reflected into the building
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outside air may get into the air conditioning spaces by... - (ANSWER)infiltration
through the walls, infiltration through the swinging doors, air induced by replaced
exhaust
In commercial buildings heat generated by lights does not seriously affect the
control of the heating system - (ANSWER)false
the human body's feeling of well being depends upon.... - (ANSWER)The body's
metabolism
which of the following natural laws has the greatest bearing on the science of air
conditioning? - (ANSWER)Boyles' Law, Charles' Law, Dalton's Law
Why is a pitch pocket commonly used? - (ANSWER)To protect the piping and seal
the roof from refrigeration lines passing through it
Which of the following is an evaporative type condenser and what governs its
cooling? - (ANSWER)a cooling tower governed by web bulb temperature
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on an evaporative condenser what is the purpose of the eliminator - (ANSWER)to
separate the moisture carry over
specific heat of a substance - (ANSWER)the amount of heat necessary to raise the
temperature of one pound of a substance one degree Fahrenheit
Latent Heat - (ANSWER)the amount of heat necessary to change a liquid to a
vapor with no change in temperature
The difference between a pump, a fan and a compressor is.... - (ANSWER)pumps
pump liquid, fans and compressors pump air
Which of the following checks should be made of a blower-drive? -
(ANSWER)Check the blower belts for cracks and wear, check the motor bearings
for wear, check the blower bearings for wear
Which of the following is a good rule to follow when checking air filters? -
(ANSWER)air filters should be of the size and type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer
HVAC BOMA 501 Actual Exam 2026 | Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) | Building
Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) | Updated
Version
Dual Duct System - (ANSWER)A system in which hot air and cold air are supplied
by separate ducts and mixed at each controlled space to provide the desired
supply air temperature. This method consumes a great deal of energy.
Muiltizone System - (ANSWER)an a/c system in which the zone control is
obtained by mixing hot and cold air at the unit in response to a room thermostat
Load Calulations - (ANSWER)take the sensible heat and the latent heat into
consideration
which of the following does not provide sensible heat gain? - (ANSWER)Heat
from cooking or hot baths (latent heat has to do with moisture)
Which of the following is the way that solar radiation disperses in a building? -
(ANSWER)Transmitted directly to the interior of the building, absorbs by glass,
reflected into the building
, 2
outside air may get into the air conditioning spaces by... - (ANSWER)infiltration
through the walls, infiltration through the swinging doors, air induced by replaced
exhaust
In commercial buildings heat generated by lights does not seriously affect the
control of the heating system - (ANSWER)false
the human body's feeling of well being depends upon.... - (ANSWER)The body's
metabolism
which of the following natural laws has the greatest bearing on the science of air
conditioning? - (ANSWER)Boyles' Law, Charles' Law, Dalton's Law
Why is a pitch pocket commonly used? - (ANSWER)To protect the piping and seal
the roof from refrigeration lines passing through it
Which of the following is an evaporative type condenser and what governs its
cooling? - (ANSWER)a cooling tower governed by web bulb temperature
, 3
on an evaporative condenser what is the purpose of the eliminator - (ANSWER)to
separate the moisture carry over
specific heat of a substance - (ANSWER)the amount of heat necessary to raise the
temperature of one pound of a substance one degree Fahrenheit
Latent Heat - (ANSWER)the amount of heat necessary to change a liquid to a
vapor with no change in temperature
The difference between a pump, a fan and a compressor is.... - (ANSWER)pumps
pump liquid, fans and compressors pump air
Which of the following checks should be made of a blower-drive? -
(ANSWER)Check the blower belts for cracks and wear, check the motor bearings
for wear, check the blower bearings for wear
Which of the following is a good rule to follow when checking air filters? -
(ANSWER)air filters should be of the size and type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer
