ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

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

  • True
  • False

2: A positive displacement compressor is

  • is a reciprocating type compressor with 2 or more pistons
  • a compressor in which the increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal volume of the compression chamber
  • where the compressor's suction pressure and the compressor;s discharge pressure is more than 50 PSI
  • a compressor in which the increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal pressure of the compression chamber

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

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

4: What is a Category "M" fluid?

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

5: Ammonia shall be discharged into ____________ or a tank containing one gallon of water for every pound of ammonia.

  • the atmosphere
  • a de-pressurized recovery tank with a silver top and yellow bottom
  • a tank containing two pounds of a water/lithium bromide mix for every pound of ammonia
  • All of the above

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

  • 25
  • 50
  • 22
  • 66

7: Who approves containers for refrigerants?

  • D.O.D
  • D.O.T
  • D.O.E
  • E.P.A

8: Insurance companies shall forward each inspection report of all refrigeration or A/C systems to the Chief of Inspections within

  • 2 months
  • 14 days
  • 30 days
  • 1 week

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

  • 75
  • 15
  • 20
  • 50

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

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

11: When a pressure gauge is permanently installed on a system, it must be ___ times the design pressure of the system.

  • 2.2
  • 1.2
  • 1
  • 1.5

12: 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

13: _____ and its alloys are suitable for use with ammonia systems.

  • Magnesium
  • Aluminum
  • Zinc
  • Copper

14: _____ alloys shall not be used in contact with an halogenated refrigerants.

  • Nickel
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium

15: 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.

  • 100
  • 50
  • 550
  • 350

16: Large mercantile occupancy is

  • 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.
  • 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 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 50 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.

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

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

18: Pressure relief devices are marked with a ____________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • UV or UR
  • UL and UR
  • UL and UM
  • UM or UL

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

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

20: A professional or office building would be considered what type of occupancy?

  • commercial
  • mercantile
  • business
  • public assembly

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

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

22: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 10 cubic feet or more

  • shall use pressure relief devices or fusible plugs
  • shall use fusible plugs
  • shall use pressure relief devices
  • shall use rupture discs or duel pressure relief valves

23: A premise or that portion of a premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants cannot quickly vacate the space such as auditoriums, ballrooms, classrooms, passenger depots, restaurants, and theaters is considered a(n)

  • illegal occupancy
  • public assembly occupancy
  • institutional occupancy
  • commercial occupancy

24: Emergency shutdown procedures, including precautions to be observed in case of a breakdown or leak over 55 lbs of refrigerant charge, shall be displayed on a conspicuous card located as near as possible to the

  • outside the machinery room
  • compressor
  • boiler
  • evaporator

25: Name a CFC refrigerant(s):

  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-123
  • both a & b