ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: A total of all group A-2,B-2, A-3, and B-3 refrigerants shall not exceed ____ lb in the occupied areas and machinery rooms of institutional occupancies.

  • 350
  • 50
  • 550
  • 100

2: How many CFMs are required per square foot of commercial office occupied space

  • 15 CFM
  • 20 CFM
  • .5 CFM
  • 5 CFM

3: A class B2 refrigerant is considered

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

4: 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

5: All welding done on any refrigeration system or piping covered by 522 CMR 9.00 shall be performed by a according to Section IX of the ASME code

  • welder qualified
  • licensed technician
  • competent welder
  • licensed welder

6: 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

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

  • Nothing must be done
  • Place sign, check for leaks, and insulate suction line
  • Make sure its compatible, notify owner, and notify AHJ.
  • you can never change refrigerants

8: Machinery rooms must be vented to ______?

  • basement
  • neutralizing tank
  • unoccupied spaces
  • outdoors

9: Which refrigerant(s) is an HFC?

  • R-22
  • R-410A
  • R-502
  • All of the above

10: What is R-22?

  • Chlorodifluoromethane
  • CCFCM
  • HFC
  • Chlorofluoromethane

11: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • silver
  • lavender
  • white
  • light green

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

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

13: A hotel is considered a _______ occupancy.

  • residential
  • mercantile
  • commercial
  • institutional

14: Halogenated refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Stainless steel
  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Magnesium alloy

15: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

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

16: A “U” or “UM” marking a on a nameplate of a pressure vessels signifies compliance with Section VIII of

  • the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • Section 11.3.1.5 ASHRAE 15 Standard
  • the ANSI Standard 10.7.2
  • both the ANSI Standard 10.7.2 and ASHRAE 15 Standard 11.3.1.5

17: Who is permitted to access a refrigeration machine room?

  • Anyone, it's a completely safe area
  • Authorized persons only
  • Any employee
  • Contractors only

18: Name an HCFC refrigerant(s):

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

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

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

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

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

21: 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

22: What is the minimum size of the discharge pipe?

  • Same size as the outlet of the relief valve
  • One pipe size larger that the inlet of the relief valve
  • Depends on size of manifold
  • All of the above

23: A class A3 refrigerant is considered

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

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

  • 1
  • 5
  • 20
  • 15

25: How much refrigerant can be stored in a mechanical room outside of the system?

  • 150
  • 100
  • 330
  • 200