ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: 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
  • public assembly occupancy.
  • commercial occupancy
  • business occupancy

2: A class A3 refrigerant is considered

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

3: A positive displacement compressor is

  • 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 volume of the compression chamber
  • is a reciprocating type compressor with 2 or more pistons
  • a compressor in which the increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal pressure of the compression chamber

4: When an inspection is needed, how often must it be done?

  • every 18 months
  • every 36 months
  • every 24 months
  • annually

5: How many refrigerant classifications are there for toxicity?

  • 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1

6: Fusible plugs must have what marked on them?

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

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

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

8: A premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants can not quickly vacate the space is considered

  • public assembly occupancy
  • commercial occupancy
  • mixed occupancy
  • institutional occupancy

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

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

10: A machine room with a refrigerant system using ammonia shall

  • be provided with a continuously operated ventilation system
  • be considered a non-hazardous location in accordance with National Electrical code
  • have no flame producing apparatus permanently installed and operated
  • All of the above

11: What must be done to refrigerant pipes before being buried?

  • Coated
  • Encased
  • Leaked checked
  • Certified

12: Pressure vessels having design pressures of 15 psig or less shall have the strength to withstand at least ______times the design pressure.

  • 2.0
  • 2.5
  • 3.0
  • 5.5

13: Halo-carbon refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Copper

14: A class B1 refrigerant is considered

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

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

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

16: 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-11
  • Flush with ammonia
  • Flush with R-718
  • Flush with RX-11

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

  • True
  • False

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

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

19: How many CFMs are required per square foot of commercial office occupied space

  • 5 CFM
  • 15 CFM
  • .5 CFM
  • 20 CFM

20: Ammonia (NH3) is a group III refrigerant

  • True
  • False

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

  • 660 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 550 lbs
  • 330 lbs.

22: 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

23: What refrigerant doesn't have to be classifted?

  • R-711
  • R-718
  • R-717
  • R-134a

24: An evaporator coil located near heating coil shall have a pressure-relief device installed within ______ inches of the evaporator.

  • 36
  • 48
  • 18
  • 24

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

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