Florida — Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A/B)

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341 practice questions mapped to all 10 content areas — refrigeration, electrical, code, and more — with a full explanation for every answer.

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Built for the Florida air conditioning contractor exam

Questions mapped to all 10 content areas across the trade knowledge and business material.

Every answer explained
Every practice question comes with a plain-English explanation — you learn why an answer is right, not just the letter.
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Question counts per area mirror the state exam blueprint, so you drill what actually matters.
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Why it matters

Open book is not the same as easy.

You can bring your reference books into the Florida air conditioning contractor exam — and that is exactly why so many experienced techs underestimate it. The test is timed, the reference set is enormous, and a question you cannot answer from memory becomes a frantic page-flip you do not have time for.

This guide fixes that. You drill exam-style questions across all 10 content areas, read a plain-English explanation for every answer, and build the recall that turns a 10-minute lookup into a 30-second confirmation. The areas that decide the most pass/fail outcomes:

  • Refrigeration cycle & components — superheat, subcooling, and metering devices.
  • Electrical, motors & controls — capacitors, contactors, and the 24V circuit.
  • Florida code & EPA 608 — the lookups and refrigerant rules field techs rarely study.

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Free Florida HVAC exam guides

Deep-dive guides for every part of the Florida air conditioning contractor exam — free to read, no account needed.

Florida HVAC Practice Test 341 exam-style questions, first 5 free Florida HVAC Study Guide All 10 content areas explained The Contractor Exam Format, parts, and what to expect Exam Questions & Answers Sample questions with explanations License Requirements Experience, exams, insurance Pass Rate & Difficulty How hard the exam really is How to Pass on Your First Try A step-by-step study plan How to Get Licensed The full Florida licensing path
Exam day

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The Florida air conditioning contractor exam is a computer-based, open-book test administered by Professional Testing, Inc. You sit a trade knowledge exam plus a separate Business & Finance exam. No surprises on the format — here is the breakdown so nothing throws you off on the day.

2 exams
Trade knowledge + Business & Finance
65 + 65
Trade exam, two open-book sessions
70%
to pass each exam
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book, approved references

Our timed simulation mirrors the format and passing bar — no explanations until you finish — so your first real attempt feels like your tenth practice run.

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Exam coverage

All 10 content areas

Mapped to the Florida air conditioning contractor exam outline — trade knowledge and business.

14%48q
Refrigeration Cycle & Components
13%44q
Electrical, Motors & Controls
12%41q
Heat Load, Airflow & Duct Design
12%41q
Florida Building/Mechanical & Energy Code
10%34q
Installation & System Startup
10%34q
Service, Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
9%31q
EPA 608, Refrigerants & Recovery
8%27q
Safety & OSHA
7%24q
Business, Law & Licensing (Ch. 489)
5%17q
HVAC Tools & Measurement
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Every practice question is written in-house and modeled after the 10 official Florida HVAC Contractor exam content areas. Each question includes a clear, plain-English explanation to help you understand the material — not just memorize the answer.

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FAQ

Common questions

How many questions are on the Florida HVAC contractor exam?
The Class A air conditioning trade knowledge exam is built around 130 questions, delivered in two open-book sessions of 65 scored multiple-choice questions each. Every applicant must also pass a separate Business & Finance exam of about 120 questions. You need 70% to pass each.
Is the Florida air conditioning contractor exam open book?
Yes. Both the trade knowledge exam and the Business & Finance exam are open book. You may bring the approved reference books, so the real challenge is finding answers quickly under time pressure — which is why tabbing your books and practicing matters.
Who administers the Florida HVAC contractor exam?
The exams are developed and scored by Professional Testing, Inc. under contract with the Florida DBPR for the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). You register and apply to test directly with Professional Testing.
What is the difference between a Class A and Class B air conditioning license?
A Class A air conditioning contractor can install and service systems of any size with no capacity limit. A Class B contractor is limited to systems of 25 tons of cooling and 500,000 BTU of heating or less per unit. Both take the same style of exam.
What score do I need to pass?
You need 70% on each exam — the trade knowledge exam and the Business & Finance exam. Aim to score 80%+ consistently on timed practice before you schedule the real thing.
How much experience do I need to qualify?
Florida generally requires at least four years of experience in the trade (combinations of approved education and experience can count) before you can sit for the air conditioning contractor exams. Verify the current requirements with the DBPR.
Are these the actual exam questions?
No. These are original practice questions written to cover the same 10 content areas the state tests, designed to build real understanding — not leaked exam items.
Do I have to pass the Business & Finance exam too?
Yes. Every air conditioning contractor applicant must pass the separate Business & Finance exam in addition to the trade knowledge exam. Our bank includes a Business, Law & Licensing area to help you prepare for that material.