ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: 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
  • 2.5, 3.0
  • 3.0, 3.5

2: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

  • R-22
  • Ammonia
  • Chlorofluorocarbons
  • All of the above

3: Pressure vessels shall be provided with ___________in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

  • over pressure protection as well as a temperature protection device
  • over pressure protection and a rupture disc
  • over pressure protection
  • Pressure vessels need no type of protection as long as it is hydrostatically tested every three months

4: Walls and doors of a machinery room shall be at least _____ hour(s) fire rated.

  • 5
  • 3
  • 1
  • 2

5: Refrigeration piping before being buried shall be

  • leak tested
  • encased in pipe duct
  • pressure tested
  • All of the above

6: How are refrigerant blends classified?

  • Based on worst case fractionation
  • Based on best case Fractionation
  • Based on the oil used
  • Blends don't have to be classified

7: Which refrigerant(s) is an HFC?

  • R-22
  • R-410A
  • R-502
  • All of the above

8: 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

9: What type of copper is not permitted on refrigeration systems?

  • Type L
  • Type K
  • Type N
  • Type M

10: Class A refrigerants are considered

  • non-flammable
  • non-toxic
  • flammable
  • toxic

11: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • silver
  • white
  • light green
  • lavender

12: Name an HCFC refrigerant(s):

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

13: 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

14: How many groups of refrigerants are there?

  • 1
  • 3
  • 7
  • 5

15: What is not a requirement of a Class T machine room?

  • Fire hose connected to the building fire protection system.
  • Self-closing doors
  • Tight fitting doors
  • Automatic ventilation

16: Pressure limiting devices are not required for systems containing less then ________ refrigerants.

  • 22 lbs
  • 13.9 lbs
  • 44 lbs
  • 6.6 lbs

17: Relief valves are rated in

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

18: Ashrae states that the equipment on a building needs to conform to adjacent buildings classifications when within ____ feet from opening and intakes.

  • 15
  • 20
  • 50
  • 75

19: B3 refrigerants are considered

  • non-toxic but non-flammable
  • toxic but non-flammable
  • toxic and highly flammable
  • non-toxic but flammable

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

  • B-1
  • B-2
  • A-2
  • A-1

21: A factory-sealed system containing less than 22lbs. of Group A1 refrigerant

  • shall have a pressure limiting device and a pressure relief valve installed
  • shall have a pressure limiting device installed on the high side of the system
  • shall be inspected by the Boiler of Inspectors bi-annually
  • does not require a pressure-limiting device

22: A pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 22
  • 50
  • 25
  • 66

23: Who is permitted to access a refrigeration machine room?

  • Contractors only
  • Any employee
  • Anyone, it's a completely safe area
  • Authorized persons only

24: Name three things that must be done when changing refrigeration lubricant?

  • Make sure it's compatible, notify owner, notify AHJ
  • Nothing must be done
  • You can't change lubricants.
  • Place sign, check for leaks, insulate

25: A total of all group A-2,B-2, A-3, and B-3 refrigerants shall not exceed ____ lb in the occupied areas and machinery rooms of institutional occupancies.

  • 50
  • 350
  • 550
  • 100