ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: The main cause of enacting the "no vending rule" of July 1st 1992 was

  • global warming potential
  • ozone depletion
  • both a & b
  • None of the above

2: 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.

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

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

  • True
  • False

4: Ammonia can come in contact with _______ ?

  • Brass
  • Copper tubing
  • Aluminum
  • Copper

5: How are refrigerant blends classified?

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

6: Class T machine room

  • shall have refrigerant leak detecting systems installed inside and outside the room
  • shall include closets used for setting equipment
  • has no flame producing apparatus permanently installed
  • shall have remote controls to stop the action of the refrigerant compressor

7: All machine rooms must be outfitted with a detector that _______?

  • activates an audible alarm
  • activates a visual alarm
  • starts the ventilation system
  • All of the above

8: When liquid receivers are used, the liquid refrigerant shall not exceed _______percent of the volume at 90F.

  • 99%
  • 80%
  • 75%
  • 90%

9: The 522 CMR 9.00 has adopted for reference ASHRAE ____

  • 15
  • 10
  • III
  • 25

10: Pressure vessels having an inside diameter of 6” or less shall be protected by

  • a fusible plug
  • Pressure vessels having an inside diameter of 6” or less need no such protection unless otherwise specified
  • either a fusible plug or a pressure relief device
  • a pressure relief device

11: Indirect systems using Group II refrigerants

  • shall be used in refrigeration system less than 1,000 lbs
  • shall be used for mechanical equipment only
  • shall be used in refrigeration system in excess of 1,000 lbs
  • shall have all refrigerant containing parts except piping, installed in a Class T machine room

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

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

13: System design pressures must take into consideration, not only, pressures found during normal operation but also what?

  • When it's cold out
  • When there is a malfunction on the high side
  • When its warm out
  • All of the above

14: What is a Category "M" fluid?

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

15: Joints in refrigeration piping must be _____ before being covered?

  • Inspected
  • Leak tested
  • Pressurized
  • Insulated

16: What pipe can not be used for refrigeration?

  • M
  • K
  • N
  • L

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

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

18: Can you use Ammonia in industrial applications?

  • Yes, always
  • No, never
  • Yes, Under certain condidtions
  • When mixed with R-718

19: When a pressure gauge is permanently installed on a system, it must be ___ times the design pressure of the system.

  • 2.2
  • 1
  • 1.2
  • 1.5

20: 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

21: Field Inspections of refrigeration and A/C systems in Massachusetts shall be made by

  • District Engineering Inspectors
  • Commissioned Inspectors
  • Master licensed Technician
  • both a or b

22: How many flammability classifications are refrigerants in?

  • 3
  • 2
  • 5
  • 7

23: Most CFC's are

  • toxic
  • flammable
  • inert but toxic
  • inert

24: R-718 is rated unlimited for refrigeration quantity contained in a system. Why?

  • Because it's water
  • Because it's a non-flammable refrigerant
  • R-718 is not rated unlimited because it's a dangerous refrigerant
  • Because it's cheap

25: A premise or that portion of a premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants cannot quickly vacate the space such as auditoriums, ballrooms, classrooms, passenger depots, restaurants, and theaters is considered a(n)

  • illegal occupancy
  • institutional occupancy
  • public assembly occupancy
  • commercial occupancy