LLC Study Guide 2026

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LLC exam key facts

  • The AOLP CLVLT exam consists of eight sections that include written and/or hands-on elements. Source
  • A candidate who fails more than three sections of the AOLP CLVLT exam must retake the whole exam at the full cost. Source
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📋 LLC Exam Format at a Glance

100
Questions
90 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 LLC Topics to Study (20)

✍️ Sample LLC Questions & Answers

1. An installer finds existing landscape wiring spliced inside a weathertight junction box buried underground without conduit fill. What NEC violation exists?
✓ The junction box must be accessible

NEC Section 300.15 requires that all junction boxes remain accessible; a buried box without an accessible cover violates this rule.

2. Why is it important to document 'before' and 'after' voltage readings at fixture terminals in a PM report?
✓ To demonstrate the impact of PM work such as tap adjustments or connection repairs on system performance

Before-and-after voltage documentation proves the value of PM work by showing measurable improvements in system voltage and performance resulting from the technician's actions.

3. When landscape lighting conductors are run in PVC conduit underground, the minimum burial depth under a public sidewalk is:
✓ 12 inches

NEC Table 300.5 requires PVC conduit under sidewalks to be buried at least 12 inches deep.

4. How does collaboration enhance Tools & Equipment Operation in Landscape Lighting Certification?
✓ It brings diverse perspectives and improves outcomes

Collaboration brings together different viewpoints and expertise, leading to better decision-making and outcomes.

5. In a low-voltage landscape lighting transformer, what does the 'timer' feature control?
✓ The scheduled on and off times for the lighting zones

The built-in timer in a landscape lighting transformer allows the installer to program specific on/off schedules for the connected lighting zones.

6. Which of the following actions is required before energizing a newly completed landscape lighting system for final inspection?
✓ Confirming all fixtures are Listed for their installed location type

Verifying that all fixtures carry the correct Listing (wet, damp, or dry) for their actual installed environment is a fundamental compliance check before energizing.

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