HVAC NEC 2023

HVAC Controls Practice Questions(sensor)-5

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HVAC electrical exams cover electrical theory (Ohm's Law, circuits), transformers, single-phase and three-phase motors, control wiring, safety, and troubleshooting.

Requirements vary by state. HVAC technicians typically need EPA 608 certification and may need a separate electrical license for line voltage work.

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This HVAC Controls Practice Questions(sensor)-5 has 10 questions with detailed answers and NEC references. Take the full test, review every wrong answer, and look up the NEC article it references before moving on.

Tip: Draw out series and parallel circuits on paper as you answer — visual thinking helps with circuit analysis questions.

  • Topics covered: Ohm's Law, motor types, transformers, control wiring, and troubleshooting HVAC electrical systems.
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HVAC Controls Practice Questions(sensor)-5 — Question List

Question 1: The RTD temperature-resistance characteristic is linear.

  • True
  • False

Question 2: When the capacitance sensor is used to measure fluid level in tank, the capacitance valve will ………….. with increase in fluid level.

  • Increase
  • Decrease

Question 3: The resistance of RTD ………………. With increase in temperature.

  • Increases
  • Decreases

Question 4: Which of the following sensors are used to measure dew point?

  • Chilled Mirror Hygrometers
  • Pitot-static tube
  • Thermister
  • Magnetic meter

Question 5: …………………………………………….. helps in measuring dew point.

  • Pressure and temperature
  • Flow and pressure
  • Temperature and humidity
  • Humidity and pressure

Question 6: Which of the following sensor uses frequency to measure relative humidity?

  • Quartz crystal
  • Magnetic meter
  • Pitot-static tube
  • Ultrasonic

Question 7: When liquid velocity increases the induced voltage in the magnetic flow meter ……………..

  • Increases
  • Decreases

Question 8: Which of the following temperature sensor is most suitable to measure 1000 <sup>0</sup> F?

  • RTD
  • Thermister
  • Thermocouple
  • Thermostat

Question 9: In low temperature measurements the error in the RTD measurement will be high.

  • True
  • False

Question 10: When the length of the wire has increased, the resistance of the wire ……………………

  • Increases
  • Decreases
  • Remains same

Key NEC References for This Test

ArticleWhat It Covers
Art. 440Air Conditioning Equipment — use nameplate MCA and MOCP, not FLA alone
Art. 430Motors — general motor rules that Art. 440 modifies
Study Tip: Practice reading ladder diagrams. Trace each rung from L1 to the load: contacts open → circuit dead. Contacts closed → current flows. This is how HVAC electrical troubleshooting works.
EXAM CARD HVAC
Questions10
Time limit15 min
Pass score70%
Code editionNEC 2023
DifficultyIntermediate
Last reviewedJun 2026

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Source: NEC 2026 Art. 440 & electrical theory