ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: A pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 66
  • 22
  • 25
  • 50

2: Group A1 refrigerants over ____ pounds in a system must discharge to the atmosphere

  • 110
  • 330
  • 6.6
  • 1,000

3: How much refrigerant can be stored in a mechanical room outside of the system?

  • 150
  • 330
  • 100
  • 200

4: What do you need to do when you install a new system?

  • Insulate the suction line before you take a superheat reading
  • Document the superheat and subcooling reading
  • Add refrigerant
  • Have it inspected

5: High pressure controls should be set no higher than

  • 90% of set point
  • 80% of set point
  • 10% of set point
  • 25% of set point

6: An example of direct system is

  • rooftop unit
  • chiller
  • absorber
  • none of the above

7: R-22 is considered a(n)

  • HCFCH
  • HCFC
  • HFC
  • CFC

8: Refrigerant piping crossing an open space that affords passageway in any building shall not be less than _____ feet above the floor unless piping is located against the ceiling.

  • 7.00'
  • 9.00'
  • 8'4"
  • 7.25'

9: Machinery rooms shall be vented to _____________ and utilizing mechanical ventilation.

  • the outdoors
  • the return air ducted system
  • Machinery rooms need not be vented
  • the mechanical room housing the refrigeration system

10: What must be done to all doors and access points in duct work going through a mechanical room?

  • Must be hindged
  • Must be screwed shut
  • Must be sealed and gasketed
  • All of the above

11: _____ alloys shall not be used in contact with an halogenated refrigerants.

  • Nickel
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium

12: Most CFC's are

  • inert
  • inert but toxic
  • toxic
  • flammable

13: Can ammonia be used on domestic system?

  • yes, for systems under 10 tons
  • no
  • yes
  • no, unless there is proper ventilation system installed

14: Class A refrigerants are considered

  • flammable
  • toxic
  • non-toxic
  • non-flammable

15: pressure relief valves must discharge to the atmosphere at a location not less than 15 feet from ground level and ____ feet from any window, ventilation opening, or exits of buildings.

  • 25
  • 20
  • 15
  • 10

16: What would be the classification for Stop & Shop grocery store?

  • Large mercantile
  • Industrial
  • Instituional
  • Place of assembly

17: What would be the classification of a church?

  • Institutional
  • Industrial
  • Place of assembly
  • Large mercantile

18: How many refrigerant classifications are there for flammability?

  • 1
  • 7
  • 3
  • 2

19: How far from the ground does a relief valve need to be?

  • At least 20' above grade
  • Not more than 3' above grade
  • At least 25' above grade
  • At least 15' above grade

20: When should a relief valve start to function?

  • Before the purge station discharges
  • 10 psi before it's set pressure
  • Two times it's working pressure
  • At it's set pressure

21: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

  • between the compressor and reciever
  • on top of the condensor
  • between the compressor and oil separator
  • between the compressor and the stop valve

22: When a pressure gauge is permanently installed on a system, it must be ___ times the design pressure of the system.

  • 1.2
  • 1.5
  • 2.2
  • 1

23: A machine room with a refrigerant system using ammonia shall

  • be provided with a continuously operated ventilation system
  • be considered a non-hazardous location in accordance with National Electrical code
  • have no flame producing apparatus permanently installed and operated
  • All of the above

24: Refrigerant restricted in 2004 but used for transition for decades:

  • R-22
  • R-11
  • R-134A
  • R-123

25: Pressure vessel having an inside diameter exceeding 6” with an internal pressure greater than 15psig shall be marked directly on or on the nameplate the letters _______________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • “UM” and “UV”
  • “U” or “UM”
  • “UV”
  • “UL”