ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Can ammonia be used on domestic system?

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

2: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

  • R-22
  • Ammonia
  • Chlorofluorocarbons
  • All of the above

3: Most CFC's are

  • flammable
  • inert but toxic
  • toxic
  • inert

4: All welding done on any refrigeration system or piping covered by 522 CMR 9.00 shall be performed by a according to Section IX of the ASME code

  • licensed technician
  • welder qualified
  • licensed welder
  • competent welder

5: Systems containing more than 110 pounds must have stop valves located at the

  • compressor suction inlet
  • compressor discharge outlet
  • receiver inlet and outlet
  • All of the above

6: Trichlorofluoromethane is the name of what refrigerant?

  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-502
  • R-113

7: What is the minimum height refrigeration piping should be placed against walls?

  • 7.25'
  • 6'
  • 72"
  • Ceiling height

8: A hotel is considered a _______ occupancy.

  • residential
  • commercial
  • mercantile
  • institutional

9: Class A refrigerants are considered

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

10: What refrigerant is an inorganic compound?

  • R-132A
  • Ammonia
  • R-22
  • R-410A

11: According to ASHRAE Standard-15 9.8 Positive Displacement Compressor Protection, the pressure-relief device discharge into

  • the low-pressure side of the system
  • the high side of the system
  • the liquid receiver
  • both a and c are correct

12: Evaporators within 18" of a heating coil must be equipped with a

  • pressure relief device
  • zone valve
  • low limit control
  • high limit control

13: Insurance companies shall forward each inspection report of all refrigeration or A/C systems to the Chief of Inspections within

  • 14 days
  • 30 days
  • 2 months
  • 1 week

14: Before you change the type of refrigerant in a refrigeration system, what three things must be done?

  • make sure it's compatible, notify owner, notify A.H.J
  • nothing must be done
  • place sign, check for leaks, insulate
  • you can't change refrigerants

15: When is the only time you can leave a service container attached to a system?

  • Leaking system
  • Recovery
  • Charging
  • Both b and c

16: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • lavender
  • light green
  • white
  • silver

17: A room having machinery but no flame producing apparatus permanently installed and operated is considered a

  • Class M machinery room
  • Class T machinery room
  • Class A machinery room
  • Class B machinery room

18: What happens after your initial inspection of a pressure vessel?

  • There is a temporary shut-down until a final inspection can be performed.
  • Inspector leaves a metal tag with a certification listed on it
  • Notify the Fire Marshal that the system has been inspected and approved
  • Notify the AHJ to let them know that the system been inspected

19: How many refrigerant classifications are there for flammability?

  • 2
  • 3
  • 1
  • 7

20: Field Inspections of refrigeration and A/C systems in Massachusetts shall be made by

  • District Engineering Inspectors
  • Commissioned Inspectors
  • Master licensed Technician
  • both a or b

21: A premise or that portion of a premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants cannot quickly vacate the space such as auditoriums, ballrooms, classrooms, passenger depots, restaurants, and theaters is considered a(n)

  • commercial occupancy
  • public assembly occupancy
  • institutional occupancy
  • illegal occupancy

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

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

23: 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.

  • 10
  • 20
  • 15
  • 25

24: Ammonia belongs to Group

  • A-1
  • B-1
  • A-2
  • B-2

25: How many gallons of water do you need per pound of ammonia?

  • 10
  • 50
  • 1
  • 100