C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor Exam Prep Course
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Step 1: Commit to passing your California C-7 Contractor exam. Prepare for your exam at home, on your own schedule. Utilize our multimedia resources to “Read, Watch, Listen, Learn, & PASS!”
Step 2: CSLB Application Assistance: We’re here to help you complete your C-7 contractor application correctly. Call us for personalized guidance & ensure a smooth application process.
Step 3: Study and Succeed – Proven Results: Our clients typically pass their trade exam on the first attempt. Your success is our goal. “Follow the Plan and Pass Your Exam!”
All qualifying individuals must also pass the California Contractor Law & Business Exam (sold separately below)
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Pass your C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor exam:
Online Flexible Study Plan:
- Comprehensive Manual: Dive into our industry-leading C-7 Low Voltage Systems exam preparation manual.
- Master Multiple-Choice: Learn strategies to dominate multiple-choice exams.
- Multimedia Learning: Engage with audio and video content featuring industry experts discussing General Trade Knowledge, Math Review, and Title 8 Health & Safety Rules.
- Question Bank: Access hundreds of researched exam questions and answers.
- Interactive Tools: Use virtual flashcards and non-graded quizzes to reinforce key concepts.
- Online Practice Exams: Test your knowledge with online timed practice exams.
- First-Time Success: Aim to pass your C-7 Contractor exam on your first attempt.
The Most Effective Course in California at any price!
- Online Advantage: Our multimedia course allows you to study at your pace and is the most affordable method for passing the C-7 Contractor License Exam.
Hassle-Free Application Process:
- Paperwork Assistance: We’ll guide you through the CSLB application process.
- Expert Help: Email us for personalized assistance and a free line-by-line review of your application before submission to the state. TLC is here to help to make your CSLB Application easier than ever!
Exam Success:
- Pass Rate: Our students have a high success rate if they take our course to its entirety. If you have failed in the past, we are here to help increase that score with the latest updated information specific to your trade.
- Exam Scheduling: Once your application is approved and you are ready, schedule your exam through PSI. (Refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more details. PSI – C-7 Low Voltage Systems Bulletin
IT’S A FACT! When you read something, watch something, hear something, and then put that information to use – ONLINE PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ONLINE EXAMS, your ability to retain our study materials increases exponentially!
California C-7 Contractor (Trade Exam)
Select Your Course Format:
Please choose the format that best suits your learning style & needs, & take advantage of our comprehensive study materials to prepare effectively for your C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor trade exam.
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eCourse: Online Manual: (Read Only) + A/V & Testing:
- The Course is 100% Online
- Online Manual (not printable)
- Online A/V (Audio/Video)
- Online Practice Testing
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or Printed Manual + Online A/V & Testing:
- Printed Manual
- Online A/V (Audio/Video)
- Online Practice Testing
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or Printed Manual + CDs, DVDs, & Online Testing:
- Printed Manual
- CDs & DVDs
- Online Practice Testing
Included In Each Course Format:
Each of our C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor License Trade Exam Courses includes the following study materials as outlined below.
- Trade-Specific Manuals or eManuals: Comprehensive guides covering all relevant topics.
- Audio Lectures: Listen to expert insights and explanations.
- Video Lectures: Visualize key concepts through video content.
- Flash Card Mode: Test your knowledge with virtual flashcards.
- Online Practice Exams: Take multiple-timed practice exams.
California C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor Exam Trade Manual
The California C-7 Low Voltage Systems exam manual briefly covers essential topics of the California C-7 exam’s trade section.
- Broad Coverage: This manual provides a concise overview of essential topics for the California C-7 Low Voltage Systems exam’s trade section, including Basic Electrical Theory, Plan and Circuit Symbols, Electrical Materials, Low Voltage Relay Circuits, Satellite Antenna Systems, First Aid, and Computer Networking and Fiber optics.
- Code Summaries: Gain insights from summarized sections from the California Electrical Code, the NFPA74, and Title 8 Health and Safety Orders.
Inside The Study Guide:
- Math Review: Get a solid foundation with an introduction to construction math, covering estimating formulas, measurement units, elementary geometry, and the architect’s scale.
- General Trade Knowledge: This section provides the basic trade information needed to pass the C-7 Low Voltage Systems trade exam.
- Health and Safety: Become familiar with Title 8 and other essential safety regulations and practices.
- C-7 Exam Review Questions: Read and understand each question and read every word of the explanation. The principle behind the question is your key to success.
Audio/Video Lectures
- Flexible Formats: Choose between streaming online audio & video files or opt for CDs & DVDs.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from instructors with decades of experience, covering key C-7 exam concepts in depth. Lectures include Math Formulas, Plans & Specifications, General Trade Knowledge & Review Questions, and Title 8 Health & Safety Orders.
Latest Online C-7 Study Questions and Online Practice Exams
Virtual Flashcards:
- Randomized Questions: keep your study sessions fresh and engaging via online flashcards.
- Progress Tracking: Know where you stand and what you’ve mastered.
- Exclude Mastered Questions: Focus only on what you need to learn.
Trade Practice Exams and Updated Questions:
- Four Timed General Exams: Each practice exam consists of 100 questions, allowing you to practice under timed conditions. *Includes an updated exam with the most current questions.
- Two Title 8 Health & Safety Tests: Specialized tests to ensure you’re prepared for all aspects of the C-7 exam.
- Inclusive Trade Practice Questions: Each course includes practice questions complete with questions, answers, and in-depth explanations to deepen your understanding of trade concepts.
- Updated Questions: Stay current with the latest General Knowledge, Health and safety, and trade-specific updates.
- Test & Expand Knowledge: Our questions are designed not just to test your existing knowledge but to expand upon it through detailed explanations.
Contractor Exam Application Assistance
- Free Form Review: Request a free review of your completed contractor exam application to ensure it’s error-free before you submit it to the state.
- Direct Assistance: All students enrolled in our C-7 Low Voltage Systems course can call us at (866) 685-8564 or email support@thompsonlearningco.com for personalized assistance in completing the application.
One-Year Unlimited Access
- All-Inclusive Resources: Gain unrestricted access to all online eManuals, audio/video materials, and practice exams.
- 365 Days of Access: Unlike other schools that limit you to 30, 90, or 180 days, we offer a full year of access to all online course materials, ensuring you have ample time to prepare.
CSLB C-7 Low Voltage Systems. Seven Major Sections:
Section 1. Job Planning & Design (18%)
- Interpret plans and specifications
- Plan wire routes and equipment locations
- Compliance with codes and industry standards
- Knowledge of impact on other trades
- Integration of new and existing infrastructure
Section 2. Material Selection & Estimating (15%)
- Knowledge of materials and their applications
- Knowledge of tools and equipment and their applications
- Estimate project costs and prepare for proposals
Section 3. Wire/Cable Installation & Termination (12%)
- Layout, install, and support pathways
- Knowledge of tools and methods of termination
- Placement and termination of wires/cables
- Knowledge of labeling schemes for wires/cables
Section 4. Systems Configuration and Installation (16%)
- Install equipment room components
- Install satellite, CCTV, telephone, data, instrumentation, battery systems, audio/video, and fiber optic systems.
- Install building automation
- IP networking and VoIP configuration
Section 5. Testing and Project Closeout (17%)
- Tools and methods used to test the functioning of low-voltage equipment
- Project closeout, documentation, and training
Section 6. System Troubleshooting, Repair or Replacement (7%)
- Troubleshoot various problems and make repairs/replacements
Section 7. Safety (15%)
- CAL/OSHA regulations
- Identification of job site hazards
- Safe work practices
*Percentages are approximate
C-7 Low Voltage Systems exam source material:
The CSLB utilizes the following publications to create the Low Voltage Systems exam. California codebooks are online at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc or purchased directly from the publishers.
2022 California Building Code. California Code of Regulations, Title 24. International Code Council.
Phone: (800) 786-4452.
Free Access: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes
Purchase: http://www.iccsafe.org
2022 California Electrical Code. California Code of Regulations, Title 24. BNI Publications, Inc.
PHONE: (888) 264-2665.
Free Access: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes
Purchase: http://www.bnibooks.com
2022 California Fire Code California Code of Regulations, Title 24. International Code Council.
Phone: (800) 786-4452
Free Access: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes
Purchase: http://www.iccsafe.org
ANSI/CEA/CEDIA/InfoComm Standard: Audio, Video, and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols Standard. ANSI-J-STD-710 (CEA/CEDIA-2039). 2015. Consumer Electronics Association/Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association/InfoComm International.
Purchase: www.ansi.org
BICSI: Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM). (14th edition) BICSI.
Phone: (800) 242-7405
Purchase: www.bicsi.org
State of California General Industry & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA) and State of California Construction & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA). 2023. California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Mancomm.
Phone: (877) 626-2666
Free Access: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/LawsAndRegulations.htm
Purchase: http://www.mancomm.com
TIA Wiring Standards. Telecommunications Industry Association.
Phone: (800) 447-2273
Purchase: www.global.ihs.com
Ugly’s Electrical References. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Phone: (800) 832-0034
Purchase: www.uglys.net
*Publisher information current as of 7/23
CSLB Scope for the Low Voltage Systems Contractor Classification:
California Code of Regulations
Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications
A communication and low voltage contractor installs, services and maintains all types of communication and low voltage systems which are energy limited and do not exceed 91 volts. These systems include, but are not limited to telephone systems, sound systems, cable television systems, closed-circuit video systems, satellite dish antennas, instrumentation and temperature controls, and low voltage landscape lighting. Low voltage fire alarm systems are specifically not included in this section.
Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)
Pass the Law & Business Exam
Pass the Law & Business Exam for Your Original Contractor’s License
- Law & Business Exam Focus: This exam concentrates on California Contractor Law and best business practices.
- Path to Success: To qualify for your first contractor’s license, you must pass both the TRADE and LAW exams. Utilize our resources to “Read, Watch, Listen, Learn, and PASS!”
Prepare for both exams to ensure you meet all the requirements for your original contractor’s license. With the right resources and study habits, you’re on your way to becoming a licensed contractor.
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