ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Can a R22 line set be reused for a 410A system and if it can be reused, what must be done to it?

  • Flush with R-718
  • Flush with ammonia
  • Flush with RX-11
  • Flush with R-11

2: When should a relief valve start to function?

  • Two times it's working pressure
  • At it's set pressure
  • 10 psi before it's set pressure
  • Before the purge station discharges

3: Fusible plugs shall not be used with pressure vessels of

  • 15 square feet or less
  • 3 cubic feet or less
  • 3 cubic feet or more
  • 15 cubic feet or more

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

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

5: Ammonia can come in contact with _______ ?

  • Copper tubing
  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Brass

6: R-718 is rated unlimited for refrigeration quantity contained in a system. Why?

  • R-718 is not rated unlimited because it's a dangerous refrigerant
  • Because it's cheap
  • Because it's a non-flammable refrigerant
  • Because it's water

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

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

8: R-410A is classified as a ____ refrigerant on the safety matrix.

  • A-2
  • B-2
  • A-1
  • B-1

9: The total amount of refrigerant stored in a machinery room in all containers not provided with relief valves shall not exceed

  • 330 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 660 lbs
  • 500 lbs

10: Fusible plugs must have what marked on them?

  • Melting temperature in F
  • Melting temperature in C
  • Opening pressure
  • All of the above

11: Institutional occupancy is

  • a premise or that portion of a premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants cannot quickly vacate the space.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise from which, because they are disabled, debilitated, or confined, occupants cannot readily leave without the assistance of others.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise where people transact business, receive personal service, or purchase food and other goods.
  • None of the above

12: R-717 is

  • water
  • ammonia
  • carbon dioxide
  • trichloromethane

13: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-11
  • R-22
  • R-134a
  • R-12

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

  • 15'
  • 25'
  • 36'
  • 10'

15: A “U” or “UM” marking a on a nameplate of a pressure vessels signifies compliance with Section VIII of

  • the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • Section 11.3.1.5 ASHRAE 15 Standard
  • the ANSI Standard 10.7.2
  • both the ANSI Standard 10.7.2 and ASHRAE 15 Standard 11.3.1.5

16: There can be no airflow from an occupied space through a machine room unless what?

  • System is high velocity
  • System is ducted and sealed
  • Duct is not located in the ceiling
  • None of the above.

17: 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

18: Pipe identification labels are required when the system contains more than

  • 55 lbs
  • 120 lbs
  • 110 lbs
  • 65 lbs

19: 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
  • welder qualified
  • licensed welder
  • licensed technician

20: Refrigerants shall be classified by

  • maximum permissible quantities of each group
  • requirements for commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies
  • color codes
  • toxicity and flammability

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

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

22: A class B2 refrigerant is considered

  • non-toxic and non-flammable
  • toxic and non-flammable
  • toxic and somewhat flammable
  • non-toxic and highly flammable

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

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

24: A High-Probability System

  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter an unoccupied space
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter the occupied space
  • is a system highly likely to leak form a failed connection or component of such system
  • is such that any leak will cause injury or death to anyone within a 100 square foot area

25: 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.