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Niveau 4

National French and European Qualifications Framework (EQF Level 4 / Baccalaureate level)

France Compétences (RNCP38748)

7h 35min

Total candidate assessment time across practical trials, written papers, and jury interviews

Modalités d'évaluation RNCP38748

3 Blocs

Competency blocks evaluated: Thermal (BC01), Air Handling (BC02), and Thermodynamic (BC03)

Arrêté du 22 février 2024

05-08-2029

Registration expiry date of the current RNCP38748 title (parcours active from 05-08-2024)

France Compétences Fiche RNCP38748

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The French TP Technicien de Maintenance CVC (RNCP38748, Niveau 4) certifies advanced level-3 maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and control optimisation of thermal, air-handling, and thermodynamic HVAC installations. Administered by the Ministère du Travail, it is assessed through a 7h 35min examination comprising workshop diagnostics, optimization case studies, a written professional questionnaire, and a jury interview. This 100-question English-language practice bank covers combustion analysis, hydronic balancing, air filtration, psychrometric tuning, refrigeration cycles, F-gas EU 2024/573 compliance, and BMS energy management.

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1During a combustion check on a non-condensing natural gas boiler, a technician measures a flue gas temperature of 140°C, an ambient boiler room temperature of 20°C, and a carbon dioxide level of CO2 = 9.0%. Using the Siegert formula with coefficient k = 0.38 for natural gas (sensible heat loss Qs = k * (T_flue - T_ambient) / CO2), what is the calculated combustion efficiency (eta = 100 - Qs)?

A.91.2%

B.94.9%

C.88.6%

D.97.4%

Explanation: Using the standard Siegert formula for sensible dry flue gas losses: Qs = k * (T_flue - T_ambient) / CO2 = 0.38 * (140 - 20) / 9.0 = 0.38 * 120 / 9.0 = 45.6 / 9.0 = 5.067% (approximately 5.07%). The combustion efficiency is eta = 100 - Qs = 100 - 5.07% = 94.93%, rounded to 94.9%. This confirms standard operating performance for a correctly tuned non-condensing gas boiler.

2During the mandatory annual maintenance of a gas boiler in a domestic boiler room according to the Arrêté du 15 septembre 2009 (and Arrêté du 23 février 2018), an ambient carbon monoxide (CO) test is conducted. What immediate regulatory action is required if the ambient CO reading reaches 55 ppm?

A.Record the value as an anomaly on the certificate, advise ventilation, and allow the boiler to operate while scheduling a re-check within 30 days

B.Immediately shut down the boiler, isolate its gas supply, inform the occupant and property owner in writing of an Immediate Grave Danger (DGI - Danger Grave et Immédiat), and ventilate the room

C.Slightly adjust the burner air damper to decrease excess air and re-measure until the ambient level drops below 50 ppm

D.Check the chimney draught with a smoke pen, and if draught is positive, leave the boiler running at low firing rate

Explanation: Under French regulations (Arrêté du 15 septembre 2009 and NF P 45-500), ambient CO thresholds are strictly codified: CO < 10 ppm is normal; 10 ppm <= CO < 50 ppm indicates an anomaly requiring detailed combustion checks and remedial action; CO >= 50 ppm constitutes a 'Danger Grave et Immédiat' (DGI). The technician must immediately stop the appliance, isolate the gas supply, thoroughly ventilate the premises, issue a formal written DGI notice to the occupant, and place a physical warning tag preventing restart until repaired.

3A flue gas analyzer measures a raw carbon monoxide level of CO_measured = 60 ppm and a carbon dioxide level of CO2_measured = 8.0% in the flue of a natural gas boiler (for which CO2_max = 11.8%). What is the calculated undiluted or neutral CO value (CO_neutre = CO_measured * (CO2_max / CO2_measured)), and how does it compare to the regulatory threshold for standard existing boilers (max 350 ppm)?

A.CO_neutre = 40.7 ppm; it is compliant as it is well below the 350 ppm regulatory limit

B.CO_neutre = 360.0 ppm; it is non-compliant as it exceeds the 350 ppm limit

C.CO_neutre = 118.0 ppm; it is non-compliant because any reading above 100 ppm requires boiler replacement

D.CO_neutre = 88.5 ppm; it is compliant as it is well below the 350 ppm regulatory limit

Explanation: The formula for neutral (undiluted or air-free) carbon monoxide is CO_neutre = CO_measured * (CO2_max / CO2_measured). Here, CO_neutre = 60 * (11.8 / 8.0) = 60 * 1.475 = 88.5 ppm. Under French boiler maintenance standards, the maximum acceptable threshold for undiluted CO on existing atmospheric or fan-assisted boilers is 350 ppm (with newer condensing units often achieving < 50-100 ppm). Since 88.5 ppm is well below 350 ppm, the combustion is satisfactory.

4A technician checking the flue gas of a modulating natural gas burner measures an oxygen concentration of O2 = 4.2% in the dry flue gas. Assuming atmospheric air contains 21% O2, what is the excess air factor (lambda = 21 / (21 - O2))?

A.1.25

B.1.10

C.1.45

D.1.05

Explanation: The excess air factor (lambda or facteur d'air) is determined by the ratio of total combustion air to stoichiometric air: lambda = 21 / (21 - O2) = 21 / (21 - 4.2) = 21 / 16.8 = 1.25. This means the burner is operating with 25% excess air, which is the standard optimal operating range (lambda between 1.15 and 1.30, or O2 between 3.0% and 5.0%) for commercial fan-assisted natural gas burners.

5To achieve latent heat recovery through flue gas condensation in a natural gas condensing boiler, the return water entering the primary heat exchanger must be kept below the water vapor dew point of natural gas combustion products. What is this dew point temperature?

A.Approximately 68°C to 72°C

B.Approximately 45°C to 47°C

C.Approximately 55°C to 57°C

D.Exactly 100°C

Explanation: The stoichiometric combustion of natural gas produces significant water vapor (due to the high hydrogen-to-carbon ratio in methane, CH4 + 2 O2 -> CO2 + 2 H2O). In normal excess air conditions (lambda ~ 1.2 to 1.3), the dew point of natural gas flue gas is between 55°C and 57°C (compared to ~47°C for domestic fuel oil). To initiate condensation and recover latent heat, the return water temperature must be below this threshold, ideally <= 50°C (and optimally 30°C to 40°C in low-temperature underfloor or fan-coil loops).

6When troubleshooting a 120 kW fan-assisted gas boiler firing on Natural Gas H (standard nominal supply pressure 20 mbar), the technician measures the gas supply pressure at the burner valve inlet. The static pressure is 21 mbar with the burner off, but upon ignition at high fire, the dynamic pressure drops to 14 mbar, triggering a safety lockout. What is the most probable cause of this excessive dynamic pressure drop?

A.The burner fan motor is running in reverse rotation, creating back-pressure in the gas manifold

B.The ionization probe is shorted to earth, causing an immediate drop in supply gas pressure

C.An undersized gas pipe line, a clogged upstream gas filter, or a sticking gas pressure regulator

D.The chimney draught is too strong, creating an excessive negative vacuum in the gas train

Explanation: A drop from 21 mbar static to 14 mbar dynamic (a 7 mbar loss) far exceeds the allowable dynamic loss (which should not exceed 2 to 3 mbar, maintaining dynamic pressure >= 17 to 18 mbar for Gas H). High static pressure accompanied by severe dynamic pressure drop indicates high flow resistance along the gas feed path—commonly caused by a dirty gas filter, an undersized supply pipe diameter for the 120 kW rating, a partially seized upstream regulator, or an incompletely opened manual isolation valve.

7A fuel oil burner uses a pressure atomizing nozzle stamped 0.75 USgal/h at standard reference pressure (7.0 bar / 100 psi). The technician adjusts the fuel pump pressure to 12.0 bar to optimize droplet atomization. Given that fuel flow rate is proportional to the square root of pressure (Q = Q_nom * sqrt(P / P_nom)), what is the actual fuel flow rate in USgal/h at 12.0 bar?

A.0.98 USgal/h

B.1.29 USgal/h

C.0.85 USgal/h

D.1.50 USgal/h

Explanation: The flow rate through a pressure atomizing orifice varies with the square root of the pressure ratio: Q = Q_nom * sqrt(P / P_nom) = 0.75 * sqrt(12.0 / 7.0) = 0.75 * sqrt(1.7143) = 0.75 * 1.3093 = 0.982 USgal/h (approximately 0.98 USgal/h). Knowing this actual flow rate is critical for calculating fuel throughput (approx. 3.12 kg/h) and input thermal power (~37 kW).

8A technician investigates an atmospheric gas boiler that locks out on safety (*mise en sécurité*) exactly 3 seconds after the main burner lights. Testing with a microammeter in series with the flame detection ionization rod reveals 0.0 microamperes DC, even though a clean blue flame envelopes the rod. Which fault condition is the most common cause of this failure?

A.The gas supply pressure is 1 mbar above nominal

B.The boiler safety relief valve is weeping water at 3.0 bar

C.Reversed electrical phase and neutral connections (phase-neutre inversée) at the boiler mains power supply

D.The room thermostat anticipator resistor is open-circuit

Explanation: Ionization flame supervision utilizes the flame rectification principle: the alternating voltage supplied by the burner control box to the electrode is rectified by the flame (which acts as a diode and conductor between the small electrode area and the large grounded burner chassis), creating a continuous direct current (DC) of typically 2 to 10 microamperes. For this circuit to complete, the control box electronics must reference electrical neutral to ground. If electrical supply phase and neutral are inverted (a very common occurrence in French domestic electrical sockets or renovation work) or if the ground connection has a high resistance (> 10-30 ohms), the control box cannot measure the rectified DC current and trips into safety lockout.

9When servicing a domestic fuel oil boiler, a technician draws 10 standard pump strokes of flue gas through filter paper using a manual smoke pump. Comparing the spot with the Bacharach smoke scale reveals a smoke index of 4 (Indice de noircissement Bacharach = 4). What does this indicate, and what is the regulatory requirement?

A.Excessive unburned soot particles in flue gas; the burner must be adjusted or serviced because regulations require an index <= 1 (or max 2 on older plant)

B.Perfect combustion; an index of 4 indicates ideal carbon particle agglomeration

C.The fuel oil has frozen in the outdoor storage tank and must be treated with anti-gel additives

D.The chimney draught is too high and the draught regulator must be fully closed

Explanation: The Bacharach smoke scale (échelle de noircissement) ranges from 0 (completely white, soot-free) to 9 (black). For domestic fuel oil combustion under French regulations (Arrêté du 15 septembre 2009 / NF P 45-500), the smoke index must be <= 1 on modern equipment (and strictly <= 2 on older installations). A smoke number of 4 indicates significant unburned solid carbon (soot) caused by poor atomization (worn nozzle, incorrect pump pressure), insufficient combustion air, or bad blast tube positioning, leading to rapid soot fouling of the heat exchanger surfaces.

10What is the primary function of a chimney draught stabilizer (modérateur de tirage) installed on the flue connector (*conduit de raccordement*) of an oil- or gas-fired boiler, and how is it adjusted?

A.It acts as a positive pressure relief flap that opens if the boiler backfires to vent combustion gas into the boiler room

B.It restricts the flue pipe diameter using a motorized damper to force condensing boilers to retain flue gases

C.It injects fresh outside air directly into the burner blower to increase oxygen concentration

D.It automatically introduces ambient air into the flue pipe to maintain a stable, constant negative draught at the boiler outlet despite atmospheric and wind variations

Explanation: A draught stabilizer (modérateur de tirage) consists of a balanced, counterweighted flap mounted on the flue connector. As chimney height, outdoor temperature, or wind increases the natural stack draught beyond design limits (e.g. > 15 Pa), the depression pulls the flap open, admitting boiler room air into the chimney. This limits and stabilizes the negative pressure at the boiler flue collar to the manufacturer's specification (typically 10 to 15 Pa), preventing flame detachment, excessive excess air, and thermal efficiency loss.

About the TP Technicien de Maintenance CVC Exam

The Titre Professionnel Technicien de Maintenance CVC is France's benchmark state vocational qualification for HVAC maintenance and energy optimization, registered at Level 4 (EQF Level 4 / Baccalaureate level) under RNCP38748 (created by the Arrêté du 22 février 2024, published in the Journal Officiel on February 29, 2024, valid until August 5, 2029). Administered by the Ministère du Travail, it certifies advanced level-3 preventive and corrective maintenance and control optimization across three specialized domains: (BC01) thermal equipment and heating/DHW distribution networks; (BC02) air handling equipment (AHU / CTA); and (BC03) thermodynamic systems and chilled water distribution networks. Note that external regulatory certificates frequently bundled by training centers (Attestation d'aptitude à manipuler les fluides frigorigènes Catégorie 1, Habilitation électrique BR/BC, and gas authorizations) are separate credentials delivered alongside the title, not part of the titre professionnel itself. This practice question bank serves as an English-language study adaptation preserving authentic French trade terminology.

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Assessment

The official examination for the Titre Professionnel Technicien de maintenance CVC (RNCP38748, Level 4) has a total candidate assessment duration of 7 hours 35 minutes and is composed of four formal evaluation sessions: 1. Mise en situation professionnelle (05 h 15 min total): • Phase 1: Supervised written case study on settings optimisation of thermal, air handling, and thermodynamic systems (03 h 00 min); • Phase 2: Diagnostic of malfunction on thermal equipment and heating distribution in a workshop setting before the jury, with immediate oral debrief (00 h 15 min); • Phase 3: Diagnostic of malfunction on air handling equipment in workshop before the jury, with immediate oral debrief (00 h 15 min); • Phase 4: Diagnostic, repair, or troubleshooting of thermodynamic equipment (01 h 45 min total, divided into Part 1: Diagnostic and physical repair in workshop with equipment logbook update for 01 h 30 min, and Part 2: Supervised drafting of a digital regulatory F-gas intervention sheet / CERFA 15497 for 00 h 15 min); 2. Entretien technique (00 h 30 min total): • Technical interview covering Phase 2 thermal troubleshooting (00 h 15 min); • Technical interview covering Phase 3 air handling troubleshooting (00 h 15 min); 3. Questionnaire professionnel (01 h 30 min): • Supervised written professional questionnaire evaluating theoretical knowledge of HVAC preventive maintenance, physical calculations, and technical standards; 4. Entretien final (00 h 20 min): • Final interview with the jury based on the candidate's Dossier Professionnel (DP) and overall demonstration of professional competence.

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7h 35min

Passing Score

Validation of all three Certificats de Compétences Professionnelles (CCP01, CCP02, CCP03) by the professional jury

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No separate candidate examination fee is published by the Ministère du Travail. The titre professionnel is not open to individual candidature: it is reached by capitalisation of CCPs after an apprenticeship, professionalisation contract, continuing-training pathway, or by VAE, with costs normally covered by an OPCO, France Travail, the CPF, or the employer

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Thermal Equipment & Heating/DHW Distribution Networks (BC01)

Level-3 preventive and corrective maintenance and settings optimization of thermal generators (condensing and non-condensing gas/fuel oil boilers, atmospheric and fan-assisted burners, flue gas evacuation, combustion analysis, CO safety per Arrêté 15/09/2009); hydronic balancing (balancing valves, decoupling headers, circulator curves Delta p-c and Delta p-v, valve authority); expansion vessels and safety valves (NF EN 12828); domestic hot water (DHW / ECS) production and Legionella prevention (storage >= 55°C/60°C, return >= 50°C, tapping <= 50°C); weather compensation heating curves (loi d'eau slope and offset); heating water chemistry (TH, pH, magnetic dirt separators, backflow preventers type BA).

30%

Air Handling Equipment & Ventilation Networks (BC02)

Level-3 preventive and corrective maintenance and settings optimization of central air handling units (CTA / AHU) and ventilation systems; mixing boxes (3-damper modulation); heating and cooling coils (frost protection capillary thermostats set at +4°C, condensate siphon sizing under negative pressure, face velocity <= 2.5 m/s); air filtration under ISO 16890 and EN 779 (differential pressure replacement thresholds, energy penalties); centrifugal and plug fans (fan affinity laws, belt drive tension and laser alignment, EC direct-drive modulation); heat recovery systems (plate exchangers, rotary wheels with purge sectors, run-around glycol loops); psychrometric chart air processes (sensible heating/cooling, dehumidification condensation calculations, adiabatic humidification); airflow measurement (Pitot tube dynamic pressure, anemometers); free cooling economizers (enthalpy vs dry-bulb) and demand-controlled ventilation (CO2 sensors).

35%

Thermodynamic Equipment & Chilled Water Networks (BC03)

Level-3 preventive and corrective maintenance and settings optimization of thermodynamic chillers, reversible heat pumps, and chilled water networks; vapor-compression cycle on Mollier Log(p)-h diagram (COP calculation, compression ratio); diagnostic troubleshooting using evaporator superheat (5 to 8 K) and condenser subcooling (4 to 7 K) to detect leaks, overcharges, TXV faults, and airflow failure; expansion devices (mechanical TXV with internal/external equalization, bulb placement, electronic expansion valves with PID stepper control); compressor safety chains (crankcase heaters, manual-reset high pressure switches per NF EN 378, oil differential switches with 60-90s delay, automatic pump-down); European F-Gas Regulation (EU 2024/573 / EU 517/2014, tonnes CO2-eq calculations, leak inspection periodicity, 30-day post-repair verification, recovery cylinder fill ratios); regulatory documentation (CERFA 15497, Trackdéchets BSD-FF, 5-year logbook retention); chilled water distribution (7/12°C regime, water flow switches, anti-freeze glycol refractometry, buffer tank sizing); BMS/GTB control optimization (French Décret BACS, chilled water temperature reset, PT1000 sensor calibration).

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Passing score: Validation of all three Certificats de Compétences Professionnelles (CCP01, CCP02, CCP03) by the professional jury
Assessment: The official examination for the Titre Professionnel Technicien de maintenance CVC (RNCP38748, Level 4) has a total candidate assessment duration of 7 hours 35 minutes and is composed of four formal evaluation sessions: 1. Mise en situation professionnelle (05 h 15 min total): • Phase 1: Supervised written case study on settings optimisation of thermal, air handling, and thermodynamic systems (03 h 00 min); • Phase 2: Diagnostic of malfunction on thermal equipment and heating distribution in a workshop setting before the jury, with immediate oral debrief (00 h 15 min); • Phase 3: Diagnostic of malfunction on air handling equipment in workshop before the jury, with immediate oral debrief (00 h 15 min); • Phase 4: Diagnostic, repair, or troubleshooting of thermodynamic equipment (01 h 45 min total, divided into Part 1: Diagnostic and physical repair in workshop with equipment logbook update for 01 h 30 min, and Part 2: Supervised drafting of a digital regulatory F-gas intervention sheet / CERFA 15497 for 00 h 15 min); 2. Entretien technique (00 h 30 min total): • Technical interview covering Phase 2 thermal troubleshooting (00 h 15 min); • Technical interview covering Phase 3 air handling troubleshooting (00 h 15 min); 3. Questionnaire professionnel (01 h 30 min): • Supervised written professional questionnaire evaluating theoretical knowledge of HVAC preventive maintenance, physical calculations, and technical standards; 4. Entretien final (00 h 20 min): • Final interview with the jury based on the candidate's Dossier Professionnel (DP) and overall demonstration of professional competence.
Time limit: 7h 35min
Exam / certification fees: No separate candidate examination fee is published by the Ministère du Travail. The titre professionnel is not open to individual candidature: it is reached by capitalisation of CCPs after an apprenticeship, professionalisation contract, continuing-training pathway, or by VAE, with costs normally covered by an OPCO, France Travail, the CPF, or the employer Official sources

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1Master combustion analysis and Siegert calculations: practice calculating sensible flue gas losses and combustion efficiency, and know ambient CO thresholds under the Arrêté du 15 septembre 2009 (<10 ppm normal, 10-50 ppm anomaly, >=50 ppm DGI requiring immediate shutdown).

2Understand hydronic balancing and pump curves: know when to select proportional differential pressure (Delta p-v) for radiator TRVs versus constant differential pressure (Delta p-c) for underfloor manifolds, and practice calculating flow from balancing valve Kv and Delta P.

3Learn AHU hygiene and psychrometrics: memorize ISO 16890 filter classifications, differential pressure replacement limits, cooling coil face velocity limits (<= 2.5 m/s), condensate siphon seal calculations, and psychrometric transformations on Mollier/Carrier charts.

4Practice thermodynamic refrigeration diagnostics: memorize the diagnostic matrix combining evaporator superheat (5 to 8 K) and condenser subcooling (4 to 7 K) to identify undercharge, overcharge, TXV restrictions, and evaporator airflow failures.

5Know European F-gas obligations (EU 2024/573): calculate tonnes CO2 equivalent (Mass_kg * GWP / 1000), memorize mandatory periodic leak check intervals (5-50 t CO2-eq every 12 months), the mandatory 30-day post-repair follow-up verification, and digital CERFA 15497 / Trackdéchets reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Titre Professionnel Technicien de Maintenance CVC and how does it differ from installation diplomas?

The Titre Professionnel Technicien de maintenance CVC (RNCP38748, Level 4 / Baccalaureate level) is awarded by the Ministère du Travail. Unlike initial installation diplomas (such as CAP Monteur en installations thermiques or BP Monteur en installations du génie climatique et sanitaire) which focus on pipework construction, plumbing assembly, and first installation, this title specifically certifies Level-3 preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting of existing equipment, and control optimization (optimiser les réglages) to maximize energy efficiency on thermal, air handling, and thermodynamic installations.

What is the official examination format and duration for RNCP38748?

The total candidate assessment time is 7 hours 35 minutes. It includes: (1) Mise en situation professionnelle (5h 15min) divided into Phase 1 (3h written optimization study), Phase 2 (15min workshop heating diagnostic), Phase 3 (15min workshop air handling diagnostic), and Phase 4 (1h 45min thermodynamic troubleshooting and CERFA 15497 drafting); (2) Entretien technique (30min) debriefing heating and air handling troubleshooting; (3) Questionnaire professionnel (1h 30min) written theory exam; and (4) Entretien final (20min) jury interview on the candidate's Dossier Professionnel (DP).

Are the Attestation fluides frigorigènes, habilitation électrique, and gas authorizations part of the Titre Professionnel itself?

No. While vocational training centers (such as AFPA, Greta, or private CFAs) commonly bundle these certifications into their training pathways because they are mandatory for on-the-job employment, they are separate external legal credentials delivered under independent regulations. The Attestation d'aptitude à manipuler les fluides frigorigènes (Catégorie 1) is governed by environmental regulations, the Habilitation électrique (BR / BC) is issued by employers under NF C 18-510, and gas habilitations are governed by gas safety decrees. They are delivered alongside the course, not as integral parts of the Titre Professionnel.

What are the admission pathways and passing requirements for the title?

Candidates may obtain the qualification through continuous vocational training under the Arrêté du 22 décembre 2015 modifié, through dual apprenticeship, via progressive capitalisation of individual Certificats de Compétences Professionnelles (CCPs), or through Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE). Passing requires validating all three competency blocks (CCP01 Thermal, CCP02 Air Handling, CCP03 Thermodynamic) before an authorized professional jury.

Why is this question bank provided in English for a French trade qualification?

This 100-question practice test is an English-language MCQ study adaptation created by OpenExamPrep for international technicians, bilingual engineers, and apprentices seeking deep theoretical mastery of the French HVAC syllabus. It preserves all authentic French regulatory codes, standards (NF DTU, Arrêtés, EN, ISO), and trade terms in italics (such as loi d'eau, disconnecteur BA, vanne d'équilibrage, surchauffe, and CERFA 15497) while providing rigorous step-by-step physical calculations and technical explanations. The official examination is delivered in French and comprises a 7h 35min sequence of workshop diagnostics, a written case study, a written professional questionnaire, a technical interview and a final jury interview on the dossier professionnel. This bank is not an official translation, does not simulate that format, and cannot substitute for the practical diagnostic, repair and oral components assessed by the jury.