ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: A High-Probability System

  • is a system highly likely to leak form a failed connection or component of such 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 will enter an unoccupied space
  • is such that any leak will cause injury or death to anyone within a 100 square foot area

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

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

3: A Category D fluid

  • is when the fluid handled is non flammable, nontoxic, and not damaging to human as defined in ANSI/ASME Process Piping.
  • is when the design pressure does not exceed 150 psi
  • a fluid for service piping in which the potential for personnel exposure is judged to cause harm and irreversible damage to those persons exposed to it
  • Both a and b are correct

4: 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

5: A relief valve shall be located at least ___ above grade.

  • 15'
  • 25'
  • 10'
  • 36'

6: 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”

7: What type of pressure relief device is used on a CO2 system?

  • Glove valve
  • Fusible plug
  • Gate valve
  • Rupture disk

8: What is an example of institutional occupancy?

  • Football stadium
  • Dorms
  • Shopping mall
  • Hospital

9: A class A3 refrigerant is considered

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

10: Liquid level gauge glasses shall have automatic closing shut off valves, except Bull's eye or reflex type.

  • True
  • False

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

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

12: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

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

13: What does “ultimate strength” mean?

  • Design strength of the vessel or piping in a refrigeration system
  • Stress at which rupture will occur
  • Highest or design pressure allowed inside a machinery room
  • None of the above

14: A premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants can not quickly vacate the space is considered

  • public assembly occupancy
  • institutional occupancy
  • commercial occupancy
  • mixed occupancy

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

  • 30'
  • 15'
  • 25'
  • 20'

16: 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
  • A toxic fluid, which can produce serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily contact
  • Any fluid that exceeds 150 psig and has design temperature of over 366F
  • A typical refrigerant used on newer air conditioning and heat pump ssytems

17: 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

18: High pressure controls should be set no higher than

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

19: Refrigerants shall be classified by

  • toxicity and flammability
  • color codes
  • maximum permissible quantities of each group
  • requirements for commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies

20: Dual-pressure relief devices should be installed on

  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or less
  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or more
  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or less
  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or more

21: Name a CFC refrigerant(s):

  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-123
  • both a & b

22: 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

23: What is R-290’s ASHRAE safety code?

  • A2
  • A3
  • B1
  • B2

24: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-12
  • R-22
  • R-134a
  • R-11

25: All electrical work done on refrigeration systems must comply with

  • Department of Energy
  • OSHA
  • NEC and Massachusetts Modifications
  • ASHREA-15 Section 9.2.1