C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor Exam
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- Commit to passing your CA C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor exam. Prepare at HOME, and on your schedule; “Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS! “
- Apply to the CSLB. We help you correctly fill out your C-7 Contractor License Application! Call us for assistance.
- Study. Our clients typically pass the exam on the 1st attempt! “Follow the plan and pass your exam!”
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ONE – Commit to becoming a C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor. Study at HOME and on your schedule. Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!
- Read our best in the industry C-7 Low Voltage exam prep manual.
- Listen & watch as experts review Math & Title 8 Health & Safety Rules.
- Learn the art of dominating a four-question multiple-choice exam.
- PASS your C-7 Low Voltage exam.
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TWO – Apply to the CSLB. We will help! New online tools will help you correctly fill out your original C-7 Low Voltage Systems contractor exam application. Fill out the form, call us for assistance, and schedule a free line-by-line review of your application before submission to the CSLB!
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THREE – Prepare for and pass your exam. Our students dramatically improve their test scores and pass their C-7 Low Voltage exam.
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CALIFORNIA C-7 LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS CONTRACTOR
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eCourse – 100% Online! Trade eManual, (not printable) Streaming Audio/Video, & Online Practice Tests
Or Printed Manual + Online Audio/Video & Online Practice Tests
Or Printed Manual + CDs, DVD’s & Online Testing
Our C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor License Trade Exam Course includes the following course materials to maximize your study efforts.
- Trade Specific Textbooks
- Audio Lectures
- Video Lectures
- Online Practice Questions
- Simulated Online Exams
CALIFORNIA C-7 LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS LICENSE EXAM MANUAL:
The C-7 Low Voltage Contractor exam manual covers the essential topics of the California C-7 Low Voltage contractor license exam. Topics include Basic Electrical Theory, Plan and Circuit Symbols, Electrical Materials, Low Voltage Relay Circuit, Satellite Antenna Systems, First Aid, and Computer Networking and Fiber optics. The manual also includes brief summaries from the California Electrical Code and NFPA74. Title 8 Health and Safety Orders and Low Voltage Review Questions.
The C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor Study Guide contains the following sections;
- MATH REVIEW: covers math and estimating formulas, units of measurement, elementary geometry, and the architect’s scale.
- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: This contains basic trade information all students must know to pass the C-7 Trade exam.
- HEALTH AND SAFETY: Our comprehensive health and safety section familiarizes students with Cal/OSHA and other regulations and practices.
- REVIEW QUESTIONS: Lists the most difficult questions, indexed to the relevant section of the manual.
AUDIO/VIDEO LECTURES:
Streaming online Audio/Video files or CDs & DVDs. Expert instructors with decades of experience cover fundamental C-7 Low Voltage exam concepts in greater detail. Our audio/video lectures cover Math Formulas and Title 8 Health & Safety lectures.
C-7 LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS ONLINE PRACTICE TOOLS:
- FLASHCARDS: Online flashcard program tracks your history and also allows you to exclude questions you have already learned.
- PRACTICE EXAMS: Four final practice exams, each timed to simulate actual exam conditions. The course also includes two Cal/OSHA Health & Safety tests. (exams are approximately 100 questions each.) Our C-7 and Title 8 Health and Safety update list any new questions to reflect changing trends in exam focus.
ASSISTANCE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION:
Get help filling out your contractor exam application or request a free review of your completed form before submission. All students in our C-7 Low Voltage course can call us at (866) 685 8564 for assistance.
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We provide complete access to all online course materials for an entire year. Other schools may offer only 90-day access to online tools in the hopes of charging you extra $ for extended access to study materials.
THE C-7 LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS EXAM CONTAINS SIX MAJOR SECTIONS
Section 1. Job Planning & Design – 19% of C-7 Exam
- 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 – 18% of C-7 Exam
- Knowledge of materials and their applications
- Knowledge of different tools and equipment and their applications
- Estimate project costs and prepare for proposals
Section 3. Wire/Cable Installation & Termination – 11% of C-7 Exam
- 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 – 15% of C-7 Exam
- Install equipment room components
- Install satellite, CCTV, telephone, data, instrumentation, battery (backup), audio-video, and fiber optic systems
- Install building automation
- IP networking and VoIP configuration
Section 5. Testing and Project Closeout – 12% of C-7 Exam
- Tools and methods used to test the functioning of low-voltage equipment
- Project closeout, documentation, and training
Section 6. System Troubleshooting and/or Repair or Replacement – 8% of C-7 Exam
- Troubleshoot various problems and make repairs/replacements
Section 7. Safety – 17% of C-7 Exam
- CAL/OSHA regulations
- Identification of worksite hazards
- Safe work practices
*Percentages are approximate
C-7 LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS SOURCE MATERIAL:
The CSLB utilizes the following publications to create the Low Voltage exam. California codebooks are online at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc or purchased directly from the publishers.
2019 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
2019 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
2019 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). (13th 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). 2019. California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Mancomm.
Phone: (877) 626-2666
Free Access: https://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sub7.html
Free Access: https://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sub5.html
Free Access: https://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sub4.html
Purchase: http://www.mancomm.com
TIA Wiring Standards. Telecommunications Industry Association.
Phone: (800) 447-2273
Purchase: wwww.global.ihs.com
Ugly’s Electrical References. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Phone: (800) 832-0034
Purchase: www.uglys.net
*Publisher information current as of 11/19
Official CSLB Description of License Classification for the C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor.
A C-7 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
To obtain your initial contractor’s license, you must successfully complete both the Law & Business Exam, which focuses on California Contractor Law and appropriate business practices, as well as the Trade Exam pertaining to the specific trade you plan to engage in as a contractor.
Pass both exams to qualify for your 1st contractor’s license. “Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!”
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However, if you miss three or more questions, you risk failing the TRADE portion of the C-7 Exam.
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