California Solar Online Exam Prep

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California Solar Online Exam Prep

We offer the following Study Exam Prep materials which include; Online Practice Tests, Print Manuals and Practice Tests, Audio/ Video Streaming Lectures, to help you pass the first time.

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Everything you need to pass your exam on the first try.
Comprehensive test-taking tips based on our experiences serving over 350,000 students.
Learning modules covering sitework, footings and foundation, plan reading, estimating and OSHA safety, general code, masonry, carpentry and more.
Highlighting guides and professional instructor support
A detailed syllabus and a copy of the course that includes a notes section.
@HomePrep’s No Pass, No Pay Guarantee. And our proven approach that has resulted in a 99% pass rate for our students.

Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.

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  • California Solar Online Exam Prep

    $219.99

    We offer the following Study Exam Prep materials which include; Online Practice Tests, Print Manuals and Practice Tests, Audio/ Video Streaming Lectures, to help you pass the first time.

    Students sign up using an activation page with a unique code.

    Add to cart

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About the California Solar License

A solar contractor installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs thermal and photovoltaic solar energy systems.

A licensee classified in this section shall not undertake or perform building or construction trades, crafts, or skills, except when required to install a thermal or photovoltaic solar energy system.

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The Solar (C-46) Examination is divided into six major sections:

1. Planning and Estimating (14%)
• Evaluate client needs and site feasibility
• Design and engineer systems
• Interpret plans
• Estimate job costs

2. Solar Panel/Collector Installation (17%)
• Install roof mount collectors
• Install ground-mount collectors
• Make weatherproof penetrations

3. Photovoltaic (PV) System Installation and Commissioning (28%)
• Install basic PV systems
• Install energy storage systems (ESS)
• Interface with the utility grid
• Install standalone PV systems
• Label PV components
• System testing, configuration, and monitoring; educating the client

4. Solar Thermal Installation (7%)
• Install hot water systems
• Install pool heating systems

5. Service, Operation, and Maintenance (15%)
• Evaluate PV systems
• Evaluate thermal systems
• Repair and replace components

6. Safety (19%)
• Protect the public from safety hazards
• Identify and correct unsafe working conditions
• Handle hazardous materials

*Percentages are approximate*

This is a multiple-choice examination with four choices per question. Examination questions are written to provide only one BEST answer. Some questions require mathematical computation. A calculator will be provided. There is no penalty for guessing. If you are unsure about a particular question, it is better to try to answer the question than to leave the question blank. Plenty of time is provided to answer all examination questions, so be sure to read each question and its four choices completely and carefully before selecting the BEST possible answer to the question.

The Solar Manual covers Energy Conservation, Solar Space Heating and Cooling, Solar Domestic Hot Water Heating (DHW) Systems, Photovoltaic Power Systems, and Basic Electrical Theory. The manual also includes summaries of the National Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Building Code, and the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Solar manual. The Solar Lecture covers the topics in the Solar manual specific to the C-46 exam. The Health and Safety Lecture covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Solar manual. The Solar Review Questions lecture covers the Solar Review Questions in the back of the manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read every word of the explanations. It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State’s questions may be worded differently.

The C-46 Solar Contractor’s Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are available online using an activation page with a unique code. The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.

Exam Overview

Student’s enrolled in the Exam Review will receive:

  • Solar (“C-46”) Manual
  • Audio/Video Lectures:
    • Math Review
    • Solar (C-46)
    • Health and Safety
    • Solar Review Questions
  • Solar Practice Exams:
    • C-46 Test 1
    • C-46 Test 2
    • C-46 Update
  • C-46 Solar Contractor’s Computer-Assisted Practice Tests

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