ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

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

  • 50
  • 66
  • 25
  • 22

2: Class A refrigerants are considered

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

3: Who authorizes changes to the safety codes?

  • Person who pulled the permit
  • Contractor who last serviced the system.
  • Board of Boilers
  • Person in charge of the facility

4: 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

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

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

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

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

  • Moisture indicator
  • Muffler
  • Stop valve
  • Foot valve

7: Whoever owns/uses a refrigeration or air conditioning system covered by this code

  • must notify the Department of Public Safety prior to starting the system
  • shall be licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts according to CMR 522
  • shall make application for inspections to the Chief of Inspectors
  • None of the above

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

  • Insulated
  • Inspected
  • Pressurized
  • Leak tested

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

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

10: How far from the window does a relief valve need to be according to ASHRAE-15?

  • There is no minimum for relief valve and windows.
  • At least 40'
  • At least 30'
  • At least 20'

11: Pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 22
  • 18
  • 50
  • 33

12: 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

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

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

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

  • B-1
  • A-1
  • A-2
  • B-2

15: Which occupancy can ammonia be used in?

  • industrial
  • redifential
  • depends on the quantity of freon
  • commercial

16: Can ammonia be used on domestic system?

  • no, unless there is proper ventilation system installed
  • no
  • yes, for systems under 10 tons
  • yes

17: The gauge thickness required on a CO2 tank construction is

  • 1/8"
  • 5/16"
  • 3/32"
  • 1/16"

18: A relief valve shall be located at least ___ above grade.

  • 25'
  • 10'
  • 36'
  • 15'

19: Which refrigerant replaced R-12?

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

20: System design pressures must take into consideration, not only, pressures found during normal operation but also what?

  • When it's cold out
  • When there is a malfunction on the high side
  • When its warm out
  • All of the above

21: What is an egress?

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

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

  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Magnesium
  • Zinc

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

  • 25'
  • 30'
  • 20'
  • 15'

24: Each machinery room shall contain

  • a refrigerant detector located in an area where the refrigerant from a leak will concentrate
  • high and low pressure controls
  • smoke and fire alarms as well as three means of egress and that egress must meet 528 CMR ventilation requirements
  • a toxicity detector where the presence of ammonia or lithium bromide from a leak will concentrate

25: What pipe can not be used for refrigeration?

  • L
  • N
  • K
  • M