ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

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

  • Inspected
  • Pressurized
  • Leak tested
  • Insulated

2: R-12. R-22, and R-40 are considered Group I refrigerants.

  • True
  • False

3: When releasing a hydrogenated hydrocarbon refrigerant to the atmosphere, ample ventilation must be provided and

  • gas masks must be worn
  • explosion precautions must be taken
  • no flames shall be permitted
  • the owner shall be informed

4: A premise or that portion of a premise where people transact business, receive personal service, or purchase foods, other goods is considered a

  • business occupancy
  • commercial occupancy
  • public assembly occupancy.
  • mercantile occupancy

5: 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

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

6: What section of ASHRAE-15 governs pressure vessels?

  • Section 9 ASHRAE-15 ASME VIII unfired
  • OSHA
  • Section 6 ASHRAE-34 ASME VIII unfired
  • Section 7 ASHRAE-15 ASME VIII fired

7: R-22 is classified as a ____ refrigerant on the safety matrix.

  • A-1
  • B-1
  • A-2
  • B-2

8: 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
  • 25
  • 15
  • 20

9: Which occupancy can ammonia be used in?

  • depends on the quantity of freon
  • industrial
  • redifential
  • commercial

10: The total amount of refrigerant stored in a machinery room in all containers not provided with relief valves shall not exceed

  • 550 lbs
  • 660 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 330 lbs.

11: What is a Category "M" fluid?

  • A typical refrigerant used on newer air conditioning and heat pump systems
  • A fluid which is nonflammable, nontoxic, not damaging to human tissues, does not exceed 150 psig, and the designed temperature is between -20F to 366F
  • Any fluid that exceeds 150 psig and has design temperatures over 366F
  • A toxic fluid, which can produce serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily content

12: What refrigerant doesn't have to be classified?

  • R-134A
  • R-717
  • R-422A
  • R-718

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

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

14: A restaurant is classified as a

  • mixed occupancy
  • large mercantile occupancy
  • commercial occupancy
  • public assembly occupancy

15: A “U” or “UM” marking a on a nameplate of a pressure vessels signifies compliance with Section VIII of

  • the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • Section 11.3.1.5 ASHRAE 15 Standard
  • the ANSI Standard 10.7.2
  • both the ANSI Standard 10.7.2 and ASHRAE 15 Standard 11.3.1.5

16: Pressure relief devices are marked with a ____________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • UL and UR
  • UL and UM
  • UV or UR
  • UM or UL

17: Pressure vessels shall be provided with ___________in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

  • over pressure protection
  • Pressure vessels need no type of protection as long as it is hydrostatically tested every three months
  • over pressure protection as well as a temperature protection device
  • over pressure protection and a rupture disc

18: A hotel is considered a _______ occupancy.

  • institutional
  • mercantile
  • commercial
  • residential

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

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

20: Where must a refrigeration contractor's license number be displayed?

  • Truck, office, every job, and on all equipment
  • Uniforms, checks, and invoices.
  • Trucks, license plates, and uniforms
  • Trucks, invoices, and advertising

21: There can be no airflow from an occupied space through a machine room unless what?

  • System is high velocity
  • System is ducted and sealed
  • Duct is not located in the ceiling
  • None of the above.

22: Ashrae states that the equipment on a building needs to conform to adjacent buildings classifications when within ____ feet from opening and intakes.

  • 20
  • 50
  • 75
  • 15

23: R-717 is

  • water
  • trichloromethane
  • carbon dioxide
  • ammonia

24: A factory-sealed system containing less than 22lbs. of Group A1 refrigerant

  • shall be inspected by the Boiler of Inspectors bi-annually
  • shall have a pressure limiting device installed on the high side of the system
  • does not require a pressure-limiting device
  • shall have a pressure limiting device and a pressure relief valve installed

25: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 3 cubic feet or less

  • do not need pressure relief protection
  • shall use fusible plugs
  • shall use pressure relief devices or fusible plugs
  • shall use pressure relief devices