MECP

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=11813
Printed Date: May 12, 2024 at 8:18 AM

Topic: MECP

Posted By: Cletis
Subject: MECP
Date Posted: April 03, 2003 at 11:29 PM

I was just wondering how tough the MECP cert is to get. I have an A.A. in electronics and have been installing stereos as a hobby for years. I have an FCC cert that covers what I consider to be difficult questions in electronics, way beyond resistance, capacitance, etc. I saw a web site where you could take the test for like $40. I just want to know how hard it is, what kind of things are on it, and if it is something that you really need to study for.

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Posted By: wrencher_25
Date Posted: April 06, 2003 at 5:40 PM

If you're really worried about the exam, i wouldn't be...then again, mobile dynamics did a great job of preparing us for the exam so i shouldn't say that. If you ARE really worried about taking it here's a link that will give you a practice exam.

https://www.ce.org/certifications/mecp/exam/default.asp

hope that helps

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Andrew Weitzel

MECP First Class Installer

Posted By: midwayelec
Date Posted: April 07, 2003 at 7:31 AM

I am also an MECP Certified Installer. I've actually only had about 3 months experience in installing before I took the test. I did have some electrical experience, but not a whole lot. The basic test is actually somewhat easy I thought. I catch onto things quite easy, and also I learned everything I needed to know from Installer Institute. However after my year's experience I went back and took the first class test, and it was quite difficult. I still haven't gotten my results back, but should be coming this week.

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Sean Cawby
Midway Electronics
Rensselaer, IN
219-866-3716

Posted By: wrencher_25
Date Posted: April 07, 2003 at 1:35 PM

Yes, the same experience with me...the First Class Test is quite difficult and the basic one is pretty easy. It helps to get preparation for the test also...if you know of a company that helps prepare you for MECP you're way ahead of the game. Or even if you purchase the MECP study guide, it becomes that much easier.

The hardest part about the MECP First Class is the alarms. UGH. There are a lot of different relay questions and door pinswitch questions. You have to really know your stuff for ahwhile before you take it otherwise it's really hard. I passed it with an 87%. I got great on the first two sections and only managed an 80% on the alarms. Good Luck.

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Andrew Weitzel

MECP First Class Installer