ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Stop valves shall not be permitted between the system and the

  • relief valve
  • service valve
  • condenser
  • bleed valve

2: R-410A is classified as a ____ refrigerant on the safety matrix.

  • A-1
  • A-2
  • B-2
  • B-1

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

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

4: Fusible plugs shall not be used with pressure vessels of

  • 15 cubic feet or more
  • 3 cubic feet or more
  • 3 cubic feet or less
  • 15 square feet or less

5: A pressure vessel having an inside diameter of 6” or less shall be sufficient to withstand ____times the pressure of the saturation temperature of the refrigerant or ____times the critical pressure of the refrigerant, whichever is less.

  • 2.5, 2.5
  • 6.6, 6.6
  • 3.0, 3.5
  • 2.5, 3.0

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

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

7: Low temperature systems should have what?

  • High pour point
  • Low pour point
  • High viscosity
  • None of the above

8: A hotel is considered a _______ occupancy.

  • institutional
  • mercantile
  • residential
  • commercial

9: Liquid shall not occupy more than ____ of the volume when the temperature of the refrigerant is 90F.

  • 80%
  • 90%
  • 75%
  • 100%

10: What does safe access mean?

  • A clear unobstructed path to the equipment and controls
  • Well-lit exit signs
  • Locked doors
  • OSHA approved

11: High pressure controls should be set no higher than

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

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

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

13: Can ammonia be used on domestic system?

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

14: The 522 CMR 9.00 has adopted for reference ASHRAE ____

  • 15
  • 10
  • 25
  • III

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

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

16: Ammonia shall be discharged into ____________ or a tank containing one gallon of water for every pound of ammonia.

  • the atmosphere
  • a de-pressurized recovery tank with a silver top and yellow bottom
  • a tank containing two pounds of a water/lithium bromide mix for every pound of ammonia
  • All of the above

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

  • True
  • False

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

  • Copper
  • Magnesium
  • Nickel
  • Zinc

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

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

20: How many refrigerant classifications are there for flammability?

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 7

21: What is an example of institutional occupancy?

  • Football stadium
  • Shopping mall
  • Dorms
  • Hospital

22: Evaporators located ____inches of a heating coil shall be equipped whit a pressure relief device.

  • 10
  • 18
  • 15
  • 24

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

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

24: Name an HCFC refrigerant(s):

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

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

  • 500 lbs
  • 330 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 660 lbs