ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

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

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

2: 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
  • 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
  • A typical refrigerant used on newer air conditioning and heat pump ssytems

3: The dial of a pressure gauge, when installed on the high side of a system be graduated 1.2 times the designed pressure.

  • True
  • False

4: A Low-Probability System

  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter the occupied space
  • 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 a system highly likely to leak form a failed connection or component of such system

5: Evaporators within 18" of a heating coil must be equipped with a

  • pressure relief device
  • zone valve
  • low limit control
  • high limit control

6: The ASHRAE Standard 34 requires what type of alarm for equipment rooms using HCFC-123?

  • phosgene gas sening
  • A group sensing
  • refrigerant sensing
  • CO Sensing

7: When can recovered refrigerants be reused?

  • They can't
  • Only when used in original owner's equipment
  • Only if used in 30 days of recovery
  • None of the above

8: Name an HCFC refrigerant(s):

  • R-22
  • R-123
  • R-11
  • both a & b

9: _____ and its alloys are suitable for use with ammonia systems.

  • Copper
  • Magnesium
  • Aluminum
  • Zinc

10: No open flames are allowed in the machinery room unless?

  • Never can be allowed
  • Only when combustion air is provided from outside of the machinery room
  • Approved by the installing contractor
  • Approved by the authorized person

11: A professional or office building would be considered what type of occupancy?

  • business
  • commercial
  • public assembly
  • mercantile

12: 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

13: A class B1 refrigerant is considered

  • toxic and somewhat flammable
  • non-toxic but highly flammable
  • non-toxic and non-flammable
  • toxic but non-flammable

14: What happens after your initial inspection of a pressure vessel?

  • There is a temporary shut-down until a final inspection can be performed.
  • Inspector leaves a metal tag with a certification listed on it
  • Notify the Fire Marshal that the system has been inspected and approved
  • Notify the AHJ to let them know that the system been inspected

15: 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

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

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5

17: 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

18: Can you use Ammonia in industrial applications?

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

19: It shall be the duty of the person in charge of the premises on which a refrigeration system containing more than ___ lbs of refrigerant is installed to provide a schematic drawing or panel giving directions for the operation of the system.

  • 55
  • 50
  • 15
  • 75

20: Name three things that must be done when changing refrigeration lubricant?

  • You can't change lubricants.
  • Make sure it's compatible, notify owner, notify AHJ
  • Place sign, check for leaks, insulate
  • Nothing must be done

21: What section governs pressure vessels?

  • Section 1 ASHREA 15 ASME fired
  • OSHA
  • Section 8 ASHREA 15 ASME unfired
  • Section ASHREA 34

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

  • 110
  • 1,000
  • 330
  • 6.6

23: 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

24: Where are the three places that the discharge from an ammonia relief valve be piped?

  • To chemical neutralizing tank only
  • Underground, into drain, into mechanical room
  • Atmosphere, Tank containing water, where the AHJ indicates.
  • None of the above.

25: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-134a
  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-22