ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Which refrigerant class listed below is the most flammable?

  • C3
  • A3
  • B2
  • A2

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

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

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

  • B-1
  • B-2
  • A-2
  • A-1

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

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

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

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

6: Indirect systems using Group II refrigerants

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

7: Refrigerant piping crossing an open space that affords passageway in any building shall not be less than _____ feet above the floor unless piping is located against the ceiling.

  • 8'4"
  • 7.25'
  • 7.00'
  • 9.00'

8: Trichlorofluoromethane is the name of what refrigerant?

  • R-12
  • R-113
  • R-11
  • R-502

9: When this is installed on the high side of a system, it must be capable of reading 1.2 times the design pressure (ASHRAE 15 9.11.3)

  • Pressure gauge
  • Temperature gauge
  • Sight glass gauge
  • All of the above

10: A Category D fluid

  • is when the fluid handled is non flammable, nontoxic, and not damaging to human as defined in ANSI/ASME Process Piping.
  • is when the design pressure does not exceed 150 psi
  • a fluid for service piping in which the potential for personnel exposure is judged to cause harm and irreversible damage to those persons exposed to it
  • Both a and b are correct

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

  • To chemical neutralizing tank only
  • Underground, into drain, into mechanical room
  • Atmosphere, Tank containing water, where the AHJ indicates.
  • None of the above.

12: Name an HCFC refrigerant(s):

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

13: What is an egress?

  • A code violation
  • An escape route
  • An entrance or exit
  • A valve put on the low side of the system to prevent frosting

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

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

15: What is an example of institutional occupancy?

  • Football stadium
  • Shopping mall
  • Dorms
  • Hospital

16: What is a Category "D" fluid?

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

17: Which refrigerant replaced R-12?

  • R-410A
  • R-22
  • R-134A
  • R-407A

18: 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

19: Refrigeration devices shall be equipped with a ____ to protect against unexpected pressure due to a malfunction or fire?

  • T&P device
  • Relief valve
  • Temperature limiter device
  • Circuit Breaker

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

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

21: How many gallons of water per pound of ammonia do you need?

  • 15
  • 5
  • 20
  • 1

22: 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

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

23: Before you change the type of refrigerant in a refrigeration system, what three things must be done?

  • nothing must be done
  • you can't change refrigerants
  • make sure it's compatible, notify owner, notify A.H.J
  • place sign, check for leaks, insulate

24: What should not (and can not) be located between a pressure imposing device and a pressure-limiting device?

  • Muffler
  • Stop valve
  • Foot valve
  • Moisture indicator

25: Halogen refrigerants are corrosive to which type of metal?

  • magnesium
  • black iron
  • copper
  • stainless steel