ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: According to the 522 CMR Board of Boilers, refrigerant detectors, alarms, and the refrigeration mechanical room ventilating systems shall be tested

  • annually
  • quarterly
  • bi-annually
  • regularly

2: Refrigerant systems containing Group I refrigerants can be installed in or on public stairways.

  • True
  • False

3: Large mercantile occupancy is

  • a premise or that portion of a premise where more than 200 persons congregate on levels above or below street level to purchase personal merchandise
  • a premise of that portion of a premise where more than 100 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.
  • a premise of that portion of a premise where more than 50 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise where more than 1500 persons congregate on levels above or below street level to purchase personal merchandise

4: When is the only time you can leave a service container attached to a system?

  • Leaking system
  • Recovery
  • Charging
  • Both b and c

5: Liquid level gauges shall have _____________ with one exception being that of the liquid level gauge bull’s eye type.

  • color-coded glass to determine type of refrigerant
  • moisture indicators
  • automatic closing shut-off valves
  • All of the above

6: R-12. R-22, and R-40 are considered Group I refrigerants.

  • True
  • False

7: Name a CFC refrigerant(s):

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

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

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

9: Fusible plugs must have what marked on them?

  • Melting temperature in F
  • Melting temperature in C
  • Opening pressure
  • All of the above

10: Ammonia can come in contact with _______ ?

  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Copper tubing
  • Brass

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

  • 36'
  • 10'
  • 15'
  • 25'

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

  • 18
  • 22
  • 50
  • 33

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

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

14: The 522 CMR 9.00 has adopted for reference ASHRAE ____

  • III
  • 10
  • 15
  • 25

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

  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Magnesium
  • Zinc

16: Most CFC's are

  • toxic
  • flammable
  • inert
  • inert but toxic

17: What is an egress?

  • A code violation
  • An escape route
  • An entrance or exit
  • A valve put on the low side of the system to prevent frosting

18: What section of ASHRAE-15 governs pressure vessels?

  • Section 7 ASHRAE-15 ASME VIII fired
  • Section 9 ASHRAE-15 ASME VIII unfired
  • OSHA
  • Section 6 ASHRAE-34 ASME VIII unfired

19: What was the main reason for enacting the no venting rule of July 1, 1992?

  • Ozone depletion
  • Green house effect
  • Global warming potential
  • All of the above

20: What type refrigerant is NOT ozone depleting?

  • CFC
  • HCFC
  • HFC
  • Halon

21: Pressure vessels nameplate markings must be compliant with the

  • ASHRAE 34 Standards
  • CMR-588 & CMR-528
  • ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • All of the Above

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

  • PVC
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Stainless Steel

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

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

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

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

25: A pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 50
  • 22
  • 66
  • 25