ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

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

  • PVC
  • Stainless Steel
  • Copper
  • Aluminum

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

  • nothing 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

3: What must be done to refrigerant pipes before being buried ?(8.10.4)

  • Certified
  • Classifed
  • Insulated and installed in a pipe duct (Encased)
  • Leak checked

4: The pressure relief device of a positive displacement compressor shall discharge in the ______________or in accordance with 9.7.8

  • the vapor side of the system
  • high side of the system
  • low side of the system
  • the liquid side of the system

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

  • 5
  • 3
  • 1
  • 2

6: Group A3 refrigerants have a ______ flammability rating than Group B1 refrigerants

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

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

  • 30'
  • 15'
  • 25'
  • 20'

8: 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)

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

9: How far from the ground does a relief valve need to be?

  • At least 15' above grade
  • Not more than 3' above grade
  • At least 25' above grade
  • At least 20' above grade

10: Single compound Refrigerants are classified by what two criteria?

  • Flammability and temperature range
  • Weight and color
  • Flammability and toxicity
  • Temperature range and hazardousness

11: Refrigerant piping crossing an open space that affords passageway in any building shall not be less than _____ feet above the floor unless piping is located against the ceiling.

  • 7.25'
  • 7.00'
  • 8'4"
  • 9.00'

12: 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

13: What should not (and can not) be located between a pressure imposing device and a pressure-limiting device?

  • Moisture indicator
  • Foot valve
  • Muffler
  • Stop valve

14: According to ASHRAE Standard-15 9.8 Positive Displacement Compressor Protection, the pressure-relief device discharge into

  • the low-pressure side of the system
  • the high side of the system
  • the liquid receiver
  • both a and c are correct

15: A plug containing an alloy that will melt at a specific temperature to relief pressure is a

  • rupture plug
  • fusion plug
  • fusible plug
  • relief plug

16: The Department that certifies the transportation of refrigerant is the

  • RSES
  • EPO
  • EPA
  • DOT

17: Defined process piping by code CMR (528)

  • Any piping that conveys a solid, liquid or gas that is not part of the plumbing or fire protection system
  • Any piping in an industrial space
  • Any piping in an industrial or commercial space
  • All of the above

18: What refrigerant has zero ozone depletion

  • HFC
  • CFC
  • HCFC
  • None of the above

19: What refrigerant doesn't have to be classified?

  • R-717
  • R-718
  • R-134A
  • R-422A

20: What pipe can not be used for refrigeration?

  • M
  • K
  • L
  • N

21: All serviceable components of a refrigeration system shall be provided with

  • name plates with markings referring to pressure and temperature in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • manufactures instructions on start-up procedures
  • service manuals
  • safe access

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

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

23: A Low-Probability System

  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection can not enter the occupied space
  • is such that any leak will cause injury or death to anyone within a 100 square foot area
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter the occupied space
  • is a system highly likely to leak form a failed connection or component of such system

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

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

25: 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.

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