ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Which refrigerant class listed below is the most flammable?

  • B2
  • A2
  • A3
  • C3

2: An evaporator coil located near heating coil shall have a pressure-relief device installed within ______ inches of the evaporator.

  • 48
  • 24
  • 18
  • 36

3: A Category D fluid

  • is when the fluid handled is non flammable, nontoxic, and not damaging to human as defined in ANSI/ASME Process Piping.
  • is when the design pressure does not exceed 150 psi
  • a fluid for service piping in which the potential for personnel exposure is judged to cause harm and irreversible damage to those persons exposed to it
  • Both a and b are correct

4: NH3 is

  • R-508A
  • lithium bromide
  • R-718
  • ammonia

5: When must refrigeration system covered by the code be inspected?

  • Annually
  • Not required
  • Upon installation
  • Annually and when installed

6: Dual-pressure relief devices should be installed on

  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or less
  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or more
  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or less
  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or more

7: Pressure limiting devices are not required for systems containing less then ________ refrigerants.

  • 22 lbs
  • 13.9 lbs
  • 44 lbs
  • 6.6 lbs

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

  • 22
  • 50
  • 25
  • 66

9: Who is permitted to access a refrigeration machine room?

  • Contractors only
  • Any employee
  • Anyone, it's a completely safe area
  • Authorized persons only

10: R-718 is rated unlimited for refrigeration quantity contained in a system. Why?

  • Because it's a non-flammable refrigerant
  • Because it's water
  • Because it's cheap
  • R-718 is not rated unlimited because it's a dangerous refrigerant

11: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 10 cubic feet or more

  • shall use pressure relief devices or fusible plugs
  • shall use rupture discs or duel pressure relief valves
  • shall use pressure relief devices
  • shall use fusible plugs

12: A professional or office building would be considered what type of occupancy?

  • mercantile
  • business
  • public assembly
  • commercial

13: No open flames are allowed in the machinery room unless?

  • Approved by the installing contractor
  • Never can be allowed
  • Only when combustion air is provided from outside of the machinery room
  • Approved by the authorized person

14: Joints in refrigeration piping must be _____ before being covered?

  • Inspected
  • Pressurized
  • Leak tested
  • Insulated

15: 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

16: A High-Probability System

  • is a system highly likely to leak form a failed connection or component of such system
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter the occupied space
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter an unoccupied space
  • is such that any leak will cause injury or death to anyone within a 100 square foot area

17: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • silver
  • white
  • light green
  • lavender

18: Can ammonia be used on domestic system?

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

19: Pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 33
  • 50
  • 22
  • 18

20: 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

21: What should not (and can not) be located between a pressure imposing device and a pressure-limiting device?

  • Moisture indicator
  • Foot valve
  • Muffler
  • Stop valve

22: What is the refrigerant chlorodifluoromethane?

  • R-123
  • R-134a
  • R-22
  • R-12

23: Name an HCFC refrigerant(s):

  • R-22
  • R-123
  • R-11
  • both a & b

24: Group A2 refrigerants have a ______ toxicity rating than Group B1 refrigerants.

  • higher
  • there is no Group B1 refrigerants
  • the same
  • lower

25: The ASHRAE Standard 34 requires what type of alarm for equipment rooms using HCFC-123?

  • phosgene gas sening
  • refrigerant sensing
  • A group sensing
  • CO Sensing