ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Machinery rooms shall be vented to _____________ and utilizing mechanical ventilation.

  • Machinery rooms need not be vented
  • the outdoors
  • the mechanical room housing the refrigeration system
  • the return air ducted system

2: A pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 22
  • 66
  • 50
  • 25

3: Ammonia (NH3) is a group III refrigerant

  • True
  • False

4: 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

5: A person holding a license as a refrigeration technician may connect or disconnect for the purpose of installation, repair, or replacement, any electrical device or control to be a part of a refrigeration or air conditioning system, from the

  • 24 volt secondary side of the Class 2 transformer to the thermostat
  • load-side of the contactor in
  • breaker panel in
  • first disconnect in

6: Group A2 refrigerants have a ______ toxicity rating than Group B1 refrigerants.

  • higher
  • there is no Group B1 refrigerants
  • lower
  • the same

7: How many gallons of water do you need per pound of ammonia?

  • 1
  • 100
  • 10
  • 50

8: Fusible plugs must have what marked on them?

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

9: What is a Category "D" fluid?

  • A fluid which is nonflammable, nontoxic, not damaging to human tissues, does not exceed 150 psig, and design temperature is between -20F to 366F
  • A typical refrigerant used on newer air conditioning and heat pump ssytems
  • Any fluid that exceeds 150 psig and has design temperature of over 366F
  • A toxic fluid, which can produce serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily contact

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

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

11: What was the main reason for enacting the no venting rule of July 1, 1992?

  • Ozone depletion
  • Green house effect
  • Global warming potential
  • All of the above

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

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

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

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

14: R-123 belongs to Group

  • A-3
  • B-1
  • B-2
  • B-3

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: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

  • on top of the condensor
  • between the compressor and the stop valve
  • between the compressor and oil separator
  • between the compressor and reciever

17: What would be the classification for Stop & Shop grocery store?

  • Industrial
  • Instituional
  • Large mercantile
  • Place of assembly

18: Low temperature systems should have what?

  • High pour point
  • Low pour point
  • High viscosity
  • None of the above

19: The main purpose of a refrigerant detector in a machinery room is to

  • inform there is a refrigerant leak int he system
  • detect toxins in the air caused by a refrigerant leak
  • to set off an alarm when there is refrigerant present inside the room
  • all of the above

20: What does safe access mean?

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

21: Refrigerant restricted in 2004 but used for transition for decades:

  • R-123
  • R-11
  • R-22
  • R-134A

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

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

23: What is the refrigerant chlorodifluoromethane?

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

24: Pressure limiting devices are not required for systems containing less then ________ refrigerants.

  • 6.6 lbs
  • 22 lbs
  • 44 lbs
  • 13.9 lbs

25: What type of material can't be used on the outlet of a relief valve?

  • PVC
  • Stainless steel
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Copper