MCAA
What does MCAA stand for?
Mechanical Contractors Association of America
HVAC is considered the _____ of a building.
Lungs
Plumbing is considered the _____ of a building?
Veins
Do you have to go to school to get into this industry?
No
What building contains a room with massage chairs and water beds?
The Union
MCA is open to what majors?
Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
What does HVAC stand for?
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
What 2 common fixtures are found in every restroom?
Toilet and Sink
What job title do you get after completing your apprenticeship?
Journeyman
What is the name of the mascot?
Herky
What 4 schools are in our NorCal Chapter?
Chico, Cal Poly, East Bay, Sacramento
What device controls the temperature setting of a room?
Thermostat
What does DWV stand for?
Drain, Waste, and Vent
Do you have to do physical labor to become a manager
No
What football conference does Sac State compete in?
The MAC Conference
How many Chapters are in the MCAA Organzation
47
How often should you change the air filters in your house?
Whenever they are dirty.
In order to prevent odors from traveling through the pipes into rooms, what technique is used
A Trap
What title is given to the person that manages the overall progression of a project?
Project Manager
What building should you go to for emergencies or health related concerns?
The WELL
What year was MCAA founded?
1889
What are the 3 most common components in HVAC
Air Handler, Compressor, Chiller/Boiler
What component moves water throughout the system by increasing water pressure.
Booster Pump
What is the most important skill in order to have a successful career?
Social ability
If you forgot a calculator or laptop for an exam, where can you go borrow one?
The library