ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

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1: When a refrigeration or air conditioning system is installed

  • it shall be approved by the owner for proper operation.
  • a field inspection shall be made before it is put into service
  • the form of certificate shall be authorized by the Department of Pubic safety
  • it shall not be operated below prescribed pressures

2: R-22 is considered a(n)

  • HCFCH
  • HCFC
  • HFC
  • CFC

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

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

4: According to the 522 CMR Board of Boilers, refrigerant detectors, alarms, and the refrigeration mechanical room ventilating systems shall be tested

  • regularly
  • quarterly
  • bi-annually
  • annually

5: 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
  • 3.0, 3.5
  • 2.5, 3.0

6: NH3 is

  • R-718
  • R-508A
  • ammonia
  • lithium bromide

7: 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.

8: Who approves containers for refrigerants?

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

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

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5

10: What does safe access mean?

  • A clear unobstructed path to the equipment and controls
  • Well-lit exit signs
  • Locked doors
  • OSHA approved

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

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

12: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • light green
  • silver
  • white
  • lavender

13: What is the minimum height refrigeration piping should be placed against walls?

  • Ceiling height
  • 7.25'
  • 72"
  • 6'

14: What is the refrigerant chlorodifluoromethane?

  • R-123
  • R-134a
  • R-22
  • R-12

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

  • 30'
  • 20'
  • 25'
  • 15'

16: How many flammability classifications are refrigerants in?

  • 5
  • 2
  • 7
  • 3

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

  • A-2
  • A-1
  • B-1
  • B-2

18: 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

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

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

20: Liquid level gauge glasses shall have automatic closing shut off valves, except Bull's eye or reflex type.

  • True
  • False

21: Halogenated refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless steel
  • Magnesium alloy

22: What type of refrigerants are NOT flammable?

  • CHC
  • HFC
  • HCFC
  • All of the above

23: The test pressure applied to the high side of each factory-assembled refrigerating system shall be at least equal to the design pressure of

  • 2.5 times the design pressure
  • the high side
  • the low side
  • the aggregate of the high side and low side

24: Methyl Chloride is a halogenated refrigerant and should not come in contact with

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

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

  • 2.5
  • 5.5
  • 3.0
  • 2.0