ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

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1: Halogenated refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Magnesium alloy
  • Stainless steel
  • Aluminum
  • Copper

2: Single compound Refrigerants are classified by what two criteria?

  • Weight and color
  • Flammability and toxicity
  • Temperature range and hazardousness
  • Flammability and temperature range

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

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

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

  • Leak tested
  • Pressurized
  • Inspected
  • Insulated

5: All machine rooms must be outfitted with a detector that _______?

  • activates an audible alarm
  • activates a visual alarm
  • starts the ventilation system
  • All of the above

6: All serviceable components of a refrigeration system shall be provided with

  • safe access
  • service manuals
  • name plates with markings referring to pressure and temperature in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • manufactures instructions on start-up procedures

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

  • True
  • False

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

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

9: Pressure vessel having an inside diameter exceeding 6” with an internal pressure greater than 15psig shall be marked directly on or on the nameplate the letters _______________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • “UM” and “UV”
  • “UL”
  • “UV”
  • “U” or “UM”

10: What type of refrigerants are NOT flammable?

  • CHC
  • HFC
  • HCFC
  • All of the above

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

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

12: What happens after your initial inspection of a pressure vessel?

  • Inspector leaves a metal tag with a certification listed on it
  • Notify the AHJ to let them know that the system been inspected
  • Notify the Fire Marshal that the system has been inspected and approved
  • There is a temporary shut-down until a final inspection can be performed.

13: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 3 cubic feet or more

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

14: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • white
  • light green
  • silver
  • lavender

15: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

  • between the compressor and reciever
  • on top of the condensor
  • between the compressor and oil separator
  • between the compressor and the stop valve

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

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

17: Large Mercantile occupancy is a premise or that portion of a premise where more than ____ persons congregate on levels above or below the street level to purchase personal merchandise.

  • 100
  • 350
  • 250
  • 400

18: What type of pressure relief device is used on a CO2 system?

  • Rupture disk
  • Fusible plug
  • Glove valve
  • Gate valve

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

  • PVC
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Stainless steel
  • Copper

20: What is the refrigerant chlorodifluoromethane?

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

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

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

22: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-134a
  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-22

23: Where are the three places that the discharge from an ammonia relief valve be piped?

  • atmosphere, tank containing water, where the A.H.J. indicates
  • underground, into drain, into mechanical room
  • to chemical neutralizing tank only
  • none of the above

24: It shall be the duty of the person in charge of the premises on which a refrigeration system containing more than ___ lbs of refrigerant is installed to provide a schematic drawing or panel giving directions for the operation of the system.

  • 15
  • 75
  • 55
  • 50

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

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