Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier Exam – Practice
Questions And Correct Answers Edition.
Section 1: Wisconsin Administrative Code & Licensing
1. According to Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.71, an individual may obtain an
HVAC qualifier certification from the department relative to the business of:
A) Designing electrical systems for commercial buildings
B) Installing or servicing heating, ventilating, or air conditioning equipment
C) Plumbing and fire suppression system installation
D) General construction management
Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305.71 specifically governs HVAC qualifier certification for
individuals relative to the business of installing or servicing heating, ventilating, or
air conditioning equipment .
2. What is the minimum number of hours per year of experience required for at
least 4 years to qualify for the HVAC qualifier examination?
A) 500 hours per year
B) 1,000 hours per year
C) 2,000 hours per year
D) 3,000 hours per year
Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305.71(3)(a) requires at least 1,000 hours per year for at least 4
years of experience in supervising or performing the design, installation, servicing,
or maintenance of HVAC systems or equipment .
,3. What is the passing score required for the Wisconsin HVAC qualifier
examination?
A) 65%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: B
Rationale: The DSPS official exam information states that the passing score for the
exam is 70% .
4. Which Wisconsin Administrative Code chapter primarily governs the licensing
and credentialing of HVAC contractors?
A) SPS 320
B) SPS 305
C) SPS 341
D) SPS 361
Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305 contains the credentialing, examination, and licensing rules for
various trades, including HVAC qualifiers in Wisconsin .
5. For any HVAC equipment installation that requires a uniform building permit
under s. SPS 320.08, a person who holds an HVAC qualifier certification may not
commence installation until:
A) The equipment is delivered to the site
B) A permit is issued for the installation
C) The building owner signs a waiver
D) A licensed electrician approves the work
,Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305.71(6) explicitly states that installation may not commence until
a permit is issued .
6. Which Wisconsin Administrative Code chapters apply to one- and two-family
dwellings and manufactured dwellings for HVAC work?
A) SPS 301 to 319
B) SPS 320 to 325
C) SPS 340 to 349
D) SPS 361 to 366
Answer: B
Rationale: The department's uniform building permit is issued under the Uniform
Dwelling Code (UDC), which is covered by SPS 320 to 325 .
7. What is the primary state agency responsible for administering the Wisconsin
HVAC Qualifier Exam?
A) Wisconsin Department of Transportation
B) Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
C) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
D) Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Answer: B
Rationale: The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
oversees licensing and examinations for HVAC contractors and qualifiers .
8. How often must a Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
, C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier licenses expire every two years, and renewal
requires continuing education credits as per DSPS rules .
9. According to SPS 305.71, a person may renew his or her HVAC qualifier
certification in accordance with:
A) SPS 305.01
B) SPS 305.07
C) SPS 305.09
D) SPS 305.71(6)
Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305.71(7)(b) states that an HVAC qualifier certification shall be
renewed in accordance with s. SPS 305.07 .
10. Under Wis. Stat. § 101.178(3)(c), what is the benefit for an entity that
employs an HVAC qualifier?
A) They receive a tax credit
B) They are deemed a certified HVAC business and may not be required to obtain
a local certification
C) They are exempt from all state building codes
D) They can operate without DSPS oversight
Answer: B
Rationale: The entity "shall be deemed to be a certified HVAC business and
pursuant to s. 101.178(3)(c), Stats., may not be required to obtain a local
certification, license or other approval" .
Questions And Correct Answers Edition.
Section 1: Wisconsin Administrative Code & Licensing
1. According to Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.71, an individual may obtain an
HVAC qualifier certification from the department relative to the business of:
A) Designing electrical systems for commercial buildings
B) Installing or servicing heating, ventilating, or air conditioning equipment
C) Plumbing and fire suppression system installation
D) General construction management
Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305.71 specifically governs HVAC qualifier certification for
individuals relative to the business of installing or servicing heating, ventilating, or
air conditioning equipment .
2. What is the minimum number of hours per year of experience required for at
least 4 years to qualify for the HVAC qualifier examination?
A) 500 hours per year
B) 1,000 hours per year
C) 2,000 hours per year
D) 3,000 hours per year
Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305.71(3)(a) requires at least 1,000 hours per year for at least 4
years of experience in supervising or performing the design, installation, servicing,
or maintenance of HVAC systems or equipment .
,3. What is the passing score required for the Wisconsin HVAC qualifier
examination?
A) 65%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: B
Rationale: The DSPS official exam information states that the passing score for the
exam is 70% .
4. Which Wisconsin Administrative Code chapter primarily governs the licensing
and credentialing of HVAC contractors?
A) SPS 320
B) SPS 305
C) SPS 341
D) SPS 361
Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305 contains the credentialing, examination, and licensing rules for
various trades, including HVAC qualifiers in Wisconsin .
5. For any HVAC equipment installation that requires a uniform building permit
under s. SPS 320.08, a person who holds an HVAC qualifier certification may not
commence installation until:
A) The equipment is delivered to the site
B) A permit is issued for the installation
C) The building owner signs a waiver
D) A licensed electrician approves the work
,Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305.71(6) explicitly states that installation may not commence until
a permit is issued .
6. Which Wisconsin Administrative Code chapters apply to one- and two-family
dwellings and manufactured dwellings for HVAC work?
A) SPS 301 to 319
B) SPS 320 to 325
C) SPS 340 to 349
D) SPS 361 to 366
Answer: B
Rationale: The department's uniform building permit is issued under the Uniform
Dwelling Code (UDC), which is covered by SPS 320 to 325 .
7. What is the primary state agency responsible for administering the Wisconsin
HVAC Qualifier Exam?
A) Wisconsin Department of Transportation
B) Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
C) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
D) Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Answer: B
Rationale: The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
oversees licensing and examinations for HVAC contractors and qualifiers .
8. How often must a Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
, C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier licenses expire every two years, and renewal
requires continuing education credits as per DSPS rules .
9. According to SPS 305.71, a person may renew his or her HVAC qualifier
certification in accordance with:
A) SPS 305.01
B) SPS 305.07
C) SPS 305.09
D) SPS 305.71(6)
Answer: B
Rationale: SPS 305.71(7)(b) states that an HVAC qualifier certification shall be
renewed in accordance with s. SPS 305.07 .
10. Under Wis. Stat. § 101.178(3)(c), what is the benefit for an entity that
employs an HVAC qualifier?
A) They receive a tax credit
B) They are deemed a certified HVAC business and may not be required to obtain
a local certification
C) They are exempt from all state building codes
D) They can operate without DSPS oversight
Answer: B
Rationale: The entity "shall be deemed to be a certified HVAC business and
pursuant to s. 101.178(3)(c), Stats., may not be required to obtain a local
certification, license or other approval" .
