ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

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

2: Group A1 refrigerants over ____ pounds in a system must discharge to the atmosphere

  • 330
  • 1,000
  • 6.6
  • 110

3: Whoever owns/uses a refrigeration or air conditioning system covered by this code

  • must notify the Department of Public Safety prior to starting the system
  • shall be licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts according to CMR 522
  • shall make application for inspections to the Chief of Inspectors
  • None of the above

4: Direct systems using Group II refrigerants

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

5: Setting a pressure relief device shall not exceed ___ of the design pressure

  • 90%
  • 80%
  • 100%
  • 75%

6: What is the refrigerant chlorodifluoromethane?

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

7: When must refrigeration system covered by the code be inspected?

  • Annually
  • Upon installation
  • Annually and when installed
  • Not required

8: High pressure controls should be set no higher than

  • 10% of set point
  • 80% of set point
  • 25% of set point
  • 90% of set point

9: Who approves containers for refrigerants?

  • D.O.E
  • D.O.D
  • D.O.T
  • E.P.A

10: What is Trichlorotrifluoromethane?

  • R-113
  • R-11
  • R-13
  • R-12

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

  • PVC
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • Copper

12: What would be the classification of a church?

  • Industrial
  • Place of assembly
  • Large mercantile
  • Institutional

13: Halogen refrigerants are corrosive to which type of metal?

  • stainless steel
  • copper
  • magnesium
  • black iron

14: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-22
  • R-11
  • R-134a
  • R-12

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

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

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

  • Stainless steel
  • PVC
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Copper

17: R-22 is considered a(n)

  • HCFCH
  • CFC
  • HCFC
  • HFC

18: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

  • R-22
  • Ammonia
  • Chlorofluorocarbons
  • All of the above

19: A room having machinery but no flame producing apparatus permanently installed and operated is considered a

  • Class T machinery room
  • Class A machinery room
  • Class M machinery room
  • Class B machinery room

20: What type of copper is not permitted on refrigeration systems?

  • Type M
  • Type N
  • Type K
  • Type L

21: Pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 18
  • 50
  • 22
  • 33

22: When a refrigerating machinery room is used, the emergency procedures shall be posted

  • on a conspicuous card located near the compressor
  • outside the room, immediately adjacent to each door
  • inside the room, immediately adjacent to each door
  • on a conspicuous card located near the evaporator

23: What is a Category "D" fluid?

  • A toxic fluid, which can produce serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily contact
  • 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

24: 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
  • the low side
  • 2.5 times the design pressure
  • the aggregate of the high side and low side

25: 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