Exam Details

  • Exam Code
    :ASCS
  • Exam Name
    :Air Systems Cleaning Specialist
  • Certification
    :NADCA Certifications
  • Vendor
    :NADCA
  • Total Questions
    :148 Q&As
  • Last Updated
    :Jul 02, 2025

NADCA NADCA Certifications ASCS Questions & Answers

  • Question 71:

    Toxicity is defined as the:

    A. amount of contaminants inside an HVAC system.

    B. adverse effects resulting from exposure to a material.

    C. amount of mold found on the condensing coil.

    D. amount of contaminants as a result of “Dirty Sock Syndrome”.

  • Question 72:

    According to NAIMA AH 122, Cleaning Fibrous Glass Insulated Air Duct Systems, it is recommended that fibrous glass duct insulation that has become wet in service should be:

    A. dried and cleaned.

    B. cleaned and coated.

    C. removed and replaced.

    D. dried and sanitized.

  • Question 73:

    An HVAC system can cause Building Related Illness (BRI) if:

    A. contaminants in the system affect building occupants.

    B. occupants complain of poor airflow.

    C. excess temperatures make occupants irritable.

    D. odors travel through the duct system.

  • Question 74:

    A MAIN reason that hospital patients are at risk for infection from dirty HVAC systems is that:

    A. outside air intake is near loading dock.

    B. patients commonly have weakened immune systems.

    C. patients commonly have chemical sensitivity.

    D. hospital odors travel through the duct system.

  • Question 75:

    Vacuum collection equipment shall be cleaned and inspected:

    A. at least every three months.

    B. at least every six months.

    C. after the equipment is removed from the job site.

    D. before the equipment is brought onto the job site.

  • Question 76:

    According to ACR, The NADCA Standard, environmental engineering controls are used to protect the:

    A. HVAC blower motor from excess debris.

    B. ASCS from the uncontrolled release of energy.

    C. outdoor environment during cleaning.

    D. workers and building occupants.

  • Question 77:

    The vacuum collection device used to convey air with debris shall maintain a sufficient velocity and negative pressure:

    A. downstream of the evaporator coil.

    B. in the mechanical room where the ductwork is located.

    C. in the portion of the ductwork being cleaned.

    D. upstream of the evaporator coil.

  • Question 78:

    According to ACR, The NADCA Standard, Cleaning of coils with steam is described as:

    A. Type 1.

    B. Method 1.

    C. Type 2.

    D. Method 2.

  • Question 79:

    Which of the following would NOT be appropriate for use in cleaning internally-lined sheet metal ductwork?

    A. HEPA contact vacuum

    B. Skipper ball

    C. Soft nylon brush

    D. Silica carbide brush

  • Question 80:

    When cutting into fibrous glass duct board, which hand tool is MOST effective?

    A. Jigsaw

    B. Snips

    C. Nibbler

    D. Straight knife

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