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About Air Distribution - Installation Specialty Exam

Air Distribution - Installation Specialty Exam · US

Key exam facts

Provider
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) develops and owns the certification examination; Meazure Learning's ProctorU platform administers the live online proctored option.
Format
Proctored, closed-book, multiple-choice knowledge examination; in-person paper/pencil or computer delivery and live online proctoring are offered.
Exam questions
Total questions: 100.
Time limit
2.5 hours of examination time; the recommended 30-minute early arrival/sign-in is separate.
Passing score
Pass/Fail; the owner states 70% or higher, equivalent to 70 correct answers out of 100 for installation/service specialty examinations.
Exam fee
Pricing varies by NATE testing organization; contact the selected organization for its quote. For live online proctoring, the current price is shown in the LOP tab of the candidate's NATE account. The public guidance supplies no universal numeric examination fee or currency; no recertification or other-exam price is substituted.

Topics covered

  • Installation (40%)

    • Duct Fabrication
    • Duct Installation
    • System Setup
    • Airflow Measurements

  • Service (10%)

    • Basic Air Distribution System Inspection
    • Inspection and Repair of Metal Duct Systems
    • Inspection and Repair of Ductboard Systems
    • Inspection and Repair of Flexible Duct Systems
    • Inspection and Repair of Grilles and Registers
    • Introduction to Electrical Troubleshooting

  • System Components (28%)

    • Introduction to Systems
    • Duct Systems
    • Basic Gas Furnaces
    • Basic Oil Furnaces
    • Basic Air Conditioning / Heat Pumps
    • Basic Airflow Principles

  • Applied Knowledge: Regs, Codes, and Design (22%)

    • Air Quality Regulations
    • Electrical Code
    • State and Local Regulations and Codes
    • Fire Protection Regulations and Codes
    • Design Considerations - Comfort
    • Design Considerations - Residential
    • Design Considerations - Components
    • Mechanical Code
    • Industry Standards
    • Design Considerations - Light Commercial

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Proctored, closed-book, multiple-choice knowledge examination; in-person paper/pencil or computer delivery and live online proctoring are offered.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 100.

How long is the exam?

2.5 hours of examination time; the recommended 30-minute early arrival/sign-in is separate.

What is the passing score?

Pass/Fail; the owner states 70% or higher, equivalent to 70 correct answers out of 100 for installation/service specialty examinations.

How much does the exam cost?

Pricing varies by NATE testing organization; contact the selected organization for its quote. For live online proctoring, the current price is shown in the LOP tab of the candidate's NATE account. The public guidance supplies no universal numeric examination fee or currency; no recertification or other-exam price is substituted.

Official sources and references

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