Recreation Vehicle Service Technician - Exam Information

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Self-Assessment

This tool can be used to reflect on your own experience and knowledge in the trade compared with what is on the exam.

Exam Breakdown

Each Red Seal exam's questions are developed to assess the activities laid out in the National Occupational Analysis. This trade's Red Seal exam has 120 questions Footnote *, which are distributed as follows:

Block A - Common occupational skills - 10 questions
Task 1 Performs safety-related activities
3 questions
Task 2 Uses and maintains tools and equipment
3 questions
Task 3 Performs common work practices and procedures
4 questions
Block B - Plumbing systems - 13 questions
Task 4 Diagnoses plumbing systems
5 questions
Task 5 Services potable water systems
4 questions
Task 6 Services waste water systems
4 questions
Block C - Electrical systems - 22 questions
Task 7 Diagnoses electrical systems
10 questions
Task 8 Services AC electrical system
6 questions
Task 9 Services DC electrical system
6 questions
Block D - LP gas systems - 19 questions
Task 10 Diagnoses LP gas systems
10 questions
Task 11 Services LP gas systems
9 questions
Block E - Appliances and consumer products - 20 questions
Task 12 Maintains appliances
5 questions
Task 13 Diagnoses appliances
6 questions
Task 14 Repairs appliances and consumer products
7 questions
Task 15 Installs appliances and consumer products
2 questions
Block F - Interior and exterior - 12 questions
Task 16 Diagnoses interior and exterior components
3 questions
Task 17 Services interior components
4 questions
Task 18 Services exterior components
5 questions
Block G - Chassis and mechanical components - 16 questions
Task 19 Maintains chassis and mechanical components
4 questions
Task 20 Diagnoses chassis and mechanical components
5 questions
Task 21 Repairs chassis and mechanical systems
5 questions
Task 22 Installs chassis and mechanical components
2 questions
Block H - Towing systems - 8 questions
Task 23 Diagnoses towing systems
4 questions
Task 24 Services towing systems
4 questions

Types of Exam Questions

All Red Seal exam questions are written in multiple-choice format. A multiple-choice question consists of question followed by four possible responses (A, B, C, D). Every question has exactly one correct answer and three incorrect options. They are not misleading or trick questions, but the incorrect options are not always obvious.

There are three types of questions that you will see on Red Seal Exams:

  • Knowledge and Recall
  • Procedural and Application
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge and Recall

This type of question tests your ability to recall and understand definitions, facts and principles.

For this trade, less than 10% of questions that are this type.

Example of a Knowledge and Recall Question:

Which fire extinguishers are used to extinguish a gasoline fire?

  1. Class A and B.
  2. Class A and C.
  3. Class B and C.
  4. Class D and A.

Answer: C

Procedural and Application

This type of question tests your ability to apply your knowledge of procedures to a situation.

For this trade, between 50 and 60% of questions are this type.

Example of a Procedural and Application Question:

What is done to test a shower floor pan after installation?

  1. Visually inspect for cracks.
  2. Use plumbing dye to identify leaks.
  3. Test with shower running and drain open.
  4. Fill stall to top of dam and inspect after 10 minutes.

Answer: D

Critical Thinking

This type of question tests  your ability to interpret data, solve problems and arrive at valid conclusions.

For this trade, between 30 and 40% of questions are this type.

Example of a Critical Thinking Question:

During winterizing a unit with a one-valve bypass kit on the water heater, antifreeze is found coming out the hot water tank drain. Which valve is replaced?

  1. Check valve at hot water outlet.
  2. Check valve at cold water inlet.
  3. 3-way bypass valve.
  4. Mixing control valve.

Answer: A

Try more sample questions for this trade and check out the Exam Preparation Guide. It will give you practical insights on what goes into Red Seal exams, and how you can best prepare yourself to do well.

For more information about exam preparation materials contact your provincial/territorial apprenticeship office.