ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

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

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

2: Pressure vessels shall be provided with ___________in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

  • over pressure protection and a rupture disc
  • over pressure protection as well as a temperature protection device
  • over pressure protection
  • Pressure vessels need no type of protection as long as it is hydrostatically tested every three months

3: Each machinery room shall contain

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

4: Dual-pressure relief devices should be installed on

  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or less
  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or more
  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or more
  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or less

5: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-11
  • R-22
  • R-134a
  • R-12

6: copper and its alloys shall not be used in contact with _____ except as a component of bronze alloys for bearing or other non-refrigerant containing uses.

  • CFC-11
  • Lithium bromide
  • ammonia
  • HCFC-123

7: A declaration test is needed when the system contains more than

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

8: pressure relief valves must discharge to the atmosphere at a location not less than 15 feet from ground level and ____ feet from any window, ventilation opening, or exits of buildings.

  • 20
  • 10
  • 15
  • 25

9: What pipe can not be used for refrigeration?

  • N
  • L
  • K
  • M

10: 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

11: Class 3 refrigerants are

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

12: Systems containing more than 110 pounds must have stop valves located at the

  • compressor suction inlet
  • compressor discharge outlet
  • receiver inlet and outlet
  • All of the above

13: How many groups of refrigerants are there?

  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
  • 1

14: 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

15: What must be done to all doors and access points in duct work going through a mechanical room?

  • Must be hindged
  • Must be screwed shut
  • Must be sealed and gasketed
  • All of the above

16: Pressure vessel having an inside diameter exceeding 6” with an internal pressure greater than 15psig shall be marked directly on or on the nameplate the letters _______________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • “U” or “UM”
  • “UM” and “UV”
  • “UV”
  • “UL”

17: A factory-sealed system containing less than 22lbs. of Group A1 refrigerant

  • shall have a pressure limiting device installed on the high side of the system
  • shall have a pressure limiting device and a pressure relief valve installed
  • shall be inspected by the Boiler of Inspectors bi-annually
  • does not require a pressure-limiting device

18: How many different groups of refrigerants are there?

  • 7
  • 3
  • 11
  • 15

19: Can ammonia be used on domestic system?

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

20: 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

21: Direct systems using Group II refrigerants

  • shall be installed per instruction of the AHJ
  • shall be installed in Class T machinery rooms
  • shall not be used for air condition for human comfort
  • shall be allowed to be used for human comfort.

22: 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

23: 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

24: Refrigerants shall be classified by

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

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

  • Make sure its compatible, notify owner, and notify AHJ.
  • Place sign, check for leaks, and insulate suction line
  • Nothing must be done
  • you can never change refrigerants