ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

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

  • 30'
  • 20'
  • 25'
  • 15'

2: 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

3: A declaration test is needed when the system contains more than

  • 110 lbs
  • 65 lbs
  • 120 lbs
  • 55 lbs

4: When releasing a hydrogenated hydrocarbon refrigerant to the atmosphere, ample ventilation must be provided and

  • no flames shall be permitted
  • the owner shall be informed
  • explosion precautions must be taken
  • gas masks must be worn

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

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

6: Trichlorofluoromethane is the name of what refrigerant?

  • R-113
  • R-12
  • R-11
  • R-502

7: Emergency shutdown procedures, including precautions to be observed in case of a breakdown or leak over 55 lbs of refrigerant charge, shall be displayed on a conspicuous card located as near as possible to the

  • boiler
  • compressor
  • evaporator
  • outside the machinery room

8: NH3 is

  • ammonia
  • lithium bromide
  • R-718
  • R-508A

9: Which occupancy can ammonia be used in?

  • commercial
  • depends on the quantity of freon
  • redifential
  • industrial

10: A High-Probablity system

  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from failed connections will enter the unoccupied 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 from a failed connection or component of such system
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from failed connections will enter the occupied space

11: Which refrigerant(s) is an HFC?

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

12: 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.

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

13: A relief valve discharge capacity is rated in

  • PSIG
  • Pounds of air per minute.
  • PSIA
  • temperature minus pounds of air per second divided by release rate squared

14: A premise or that portion of a premise where people transact business, receive personal service, or purchase foods, other goods is considered a

  • business occupancy
  • public assembly occupancy.
  • commercial occupancy
  • mercantile occupancy

15: Which of the following are considered inorganic refrigerants?

  • R-717 and R-718
  • 410A and R-407C
  • R-500 and R-502
  • None of the above

16: When is the space above a drop ceiling calculated as space for refrigerant limit quantities?

  • When there are sprinklers above
  • When its white
  • When it's used as part of a supply or return air system
  • When there is a space 6' or more above it

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

  • 50
  • 100
  • 10
  • 1

18: Low temperature systems should have what?

  • High pour point
  • Low pour point
  • High viscosity
  • None of the above

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

  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 3

20: B3 refrigerants are considered

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

21: 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

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

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

23: Liquid shall not occupy more than ____ of the volume when the temperature of the refrigerant is 90F.

  • 90%
  • 100%
  • 75%
  • 80%

24: What is not a requirement of a class T machine room?

  • automatic ventilation
  • self-closing doors
  • fire hose connection to the building fire protection system
  • tight fitting doors

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

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