ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: 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

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

  • True
  • False

4: When should a relief valve start to function?

  • Two times it's working pressure
  • Before the purge station discharges
  • 10 psi before it's set pressure
  • At it's set pressure

5: What type of refrigerants are NOT flammable?

  • CHC
  • HFC
  • HCFC
  • All of the above

6: An example of direct system is

  • rooftop unit
  • chiller
  • absorber
  • none of the above

7: The ____ design is the maximum pressure for which a specific part of a refrigeration system is designed.

  • low pressure
  • high pressure
  • critical pressure
  • design pressure

8: Before determining if a machinery room equipment is excluded from following Ashrae 15, you must determine how many pounds of refrigerant per _____ cubic feet?

  • 1,000
  • 10,000
  • 100
  • 100,000

9: A pressure relief should be located at least _______ from windows and doors.

  • 30'
  • 15'
  • 20'
  • 25'

10: Large mercantile occupancy is

  • a premise or that portion of a premise where more than 1500 persons congregate on levels above or below street level to purchase personal merchandise
  • a premise of that portion of a premise where more than 50 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise where more than 200 persons congregate on levels above or below street level to purchase personal merchandise
  • a premise of that portion of a premise where more than 100 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.

11: What refrigerant has zero ozone depletion

  • HFC
  • CFC
  • HCFC
  • None of the above

12: When air is ducted through a machine room that services occupied space, What must be done?

  • Ducted and sealed
  • Insulated and cross broke
  • Flanged and gasketed
  • Welded and seamed.

13: When liquid receivers are used, the liquid refrigerant shall not exceed _______percent of the volume at 90F.

  • 80%
  • 75%
  • 99%
  • 90%

14: 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
  • the owner shall be informed
  • no flames shall be permitted

15: A declaration test is needed when the system contains more than

  • 120 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 65 lbs
  • 110 lbs

16: According to the 522 CMR Board of Boilers, refrigerant detectors, alarms, and the refrigeration mechanical room ventilating systems shall be tested

  • quarterly
  • annually
  • bi-annually
  • regularly

17: When an inspection is needed, how often must it be done?

  • annually
  • every 18 months
  • every 24 months
  • every 36 months

18: Large vessels containing refrigerant ______________________ from using two or more pressure-relief devices in parallel to obtain the required capacity.

  • containing R-11, R-123 & R-717 exclusively shall not be prohibited
  • shall not be prohibited
  • of Group B2 refrigerant shall be prohibited
  • shall be prohibited

19: High pressure controls should be set no higher than

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

20: Where a refrigeration or air conditioning system is installed,

  • it shall not be operated below prescribed pressuers
  • the form or certificate shall be authorized by the Department of Public Safety
  • The company who installed the system must notify the fire department in the jurisdiction where installed
  • A field inspection shall be made before it is put into service

21: What type of relief valve is used on a CO2 system?

  • glove disc
  • rupture disc
  • gate valve
  • fusible plug

22: A High-Probablity system

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

23: What kind of material can't be used on the outlet of a relief valve?

  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • PVC

24: Who authorizes the form of certificate of completion of refrigeration systems that should be used?

  • Supervisor or project manager in charge of the installation
  • Fire Marshal
  • Massachusetts Board of Boiler Rules
  • Owner

25: Refrigerants shall be classified by

  • requirements for commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies
  • maximum permissible quantities of each group
  • color codes
  • toxicity and flammability