ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Liquid level gauges shall have _____________ with one exception being that of the liquid level gauge bull’s eye type.

  • color-coded glass to determine type of refrigerant
  • moisture indicators
  • automatic closing shut-off valves
  • All of the above

2: Which of the following are considered inorganic refrigerants?

  • R-717 and R-718
  • 410A and R-407C
  • R-500 and R-502
  • None of the above

3: The ____ design is the maximum pressure for which a specific part of a refrigeration system is designed.

  • design pressure
  • critical pressure
  • high pressure
  • low pressure

4: What is the minimum size of the discharge pipe?

  • Same size as the outlet of the relief valve
  • One pipe size larger that the inlet of the relief valve
  • Depends on size of manifold
  • All of the above

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

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

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

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

7: Name an HCFC refrigerant(s):

  • R-22
  • R-123
  • R-11
  • both a & b

8: 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

9: Refrigerants shall be classified by

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

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

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

11: How are refrigerant blends classified?

  • Based on worst case fractionation
  • Based on best case Fractionation
  • Blends don't have to be classified
  • Based on the oil used

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

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

13: What is not a requirement of a Class T machine room?

  • Fire hose connected to the building fire protection system.
  • Self-closing doors
  • Tight fitting doors
  • Automatic ventilation

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

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

15: Ammonia belongs to Group

  • B-2
  • B-1
  • A-2
  • A-1

16: When systems are protected by a high pressure relief device, the compressor's pressure limiting device shall be set at or below ____ % of the operating pressure of the high side relief device.

  • 110
  • 80
  • 100
  • 90

17: When releasing a hydrogenated hydrocarbon refrigerant to the atmosphere, ample ventilation must be provided and

  • explosion precautions must be taken
  • the owner shall be informed
  • gas masks must be worn
  • no flames shall be permitted

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

  • business
  • public assembly
  • mercantile
  • commercial

19: What is the refrigerant chlorodifluoromethane?

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

20: When a receiver is greater than 3 cubic feet but less than 10 cubic feed, what is the minimum relief device required?

  • fusible plug
  • relief valve
  • rupture disc
  • all of the above

21: What type refrigerant is NOT ozone depleting?

  • HCFC
  • HFC
  • Halon
  • CFC

22: Large mercantile occupancy is

  • 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 of that portion of a premise where more than 50 persons congregate on levels above of 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 100 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.

23: What is Trichlorotrifluoromethane?

  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-113
  • R-13

24: What is an example of institutional occupancy?

  • Football stadium
  • Hospital
  • Shopping mall
  • Dorms

25: How many flammability classifications are refrigerants in?

  • 3
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5