ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

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

  • B-2
  • A-2
  • B-1
  • A-1

2: 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

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

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

4: Relief valves are rated in

  • gallons of water per hour
  • pounds of air per hour
  • gallons of water per minute
  • pounds of air per minute

5: What was the main reason for enacting the no venting rule of July 1, 1992?

  • Ozone depletion
  • Green house effect
  • Global warming potential
  • All of the above

6: NH3 is

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

7: What is the minimum size of the discharge pipe?

  • Same size as the outlet of the relief valve
  • One pipe size larger that the inlet of the relief valve
  • Depends on size of manifold
  • All of the above

8: A restaurant is classified as a

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

9: Pressure relief valves shall be marked with the data from

  • Section VIII Division of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Code
  • Section XIII Division of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Code
  • Section I Division VIII of ASME Boiler & Pressure Code
  • Section IV Division of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Code

10: The main purpose of a refrigerant detector in a machinery room is to

  • inform there is a refrigerant leak int he system
  • detect toxins in the air caused by a refrigerant leak
  • to set off an alarm when there is refrigerant present inside the room
  • all of the above

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

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

12: What must be done to refrigerant pipes before being buried?

  • Certified
  • Leaked checked
  • Encased
  • Coated

13: What is Trichlorotrifluoromethane?

  • R-11
  • R-113
  • R-13
  • R-12

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

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

15: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-12
  • R-11
  • R-134a
  • R-22

16: Low temperature systems should have what?

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

17: Halo-carbon refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • Magnesium alloy

18: When is the space above a drop ceiling calculated as space for refrigerant limit quantities?

  • When there is a space 6' or more above it
  • When its white
  • When there are sprinklers above
  • When it's used as part of a supply or return air system

19: A relief valve shall be located at least ___ above grade.

  • 25'
  • 36'
  • 10'
  • 15'

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

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

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

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

22: When testing systems using non-positive displacement compressors, the entire system shall be considered for test purposes as the low side.

  • True
  • False

23: What is an example of institutional occupancy?

  • Football stadium
  • Hospital
  • Shopping mall
  • Dorms

24: Indirect systems using Group II refrigerants

  • shall be used for mechanical equipment only
  • shall be used in refrigeration system less than 1,000 lbs
  • shall be used in refrigeration system in excess of 1,000 lbs
  • shall have all refrigerant containing parts except piping, installed in a Class T machine room

25: When a refrigeration or air conditioning system is installed

  • a field inspection shall be made before it is put into service
  • it shall be approved by the owner for proper operation.
  • it shall not be operated below prescribed pressures
  • the form of certificate shall be authorized by the Department of Pubic safety