ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Large Mercantile occupancy is a premise or that portion of a premise where more than ____ persons congregate on levels above or below the street level to purchase personal merchandise.

  • 100
  • 350
  • 400
  • 250

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

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

3: 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

4: Halogenated refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Stainless steel
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Aluminum
  • Copper

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

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

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

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

7: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • lavender
  • silver
  • white
  • light green

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

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

9: What does safe access mean?

  • OSHA approved
  • A clear unobstructed path to the equipment and controls
  • Well-lit exit signs
  • Locked doors

10: How many refrigerant classifications are there for toxicity?

  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

11: What must be done to refrigerant pipes before being buried ?(8.10.4)

  • Insulated and installed in a pipe duct (Encased)
  • Classifed
  • Certified
  • Leak checked

12: All serviceable components of a refrigeration system shall be provided with

  • safe access
  • name plates with markings referring to pressure and temperature in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • service manuals
  • manufactures instructions on start-up procedures

13: Liquid level gauges must be provided with what?

  • A relief valve
  • A low level mark
  • Automatic shut-offs
  • A red line

14: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 3 cubic feet or less

  • shall use pressure relief devices
  • shall use pressure relief devices or fusible plugs
  • do not need pressure relief protection
  • shall use fusible plugs

15: The Board of Boilers adopts by reference

  • the 1997 ANSI/ASHRAE Safety Code
  • Montreal Protocol Safety Code
  • MSCA Code
  • the MACS Pressure Vessel Code of Massachusetts

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

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

17: The ____ design is the maximum pressure for which a specific part of a refrigeration system is designed.

  • high pressure
  • critical pressure
  • design pressure
  • low pressure

18: A movie theater would be considered a

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

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

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

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

  • bi-annually
  • regularly
  • annually
  • quarterly

21: A positive displacement compressor is

  • is a reciprocating type compressor with 2 or more pistons
  • a compressor in which the increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal volume of the compression chamber
  • a compressor in which the increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal pressure of the compression chamber
  • where the compressor's suction pressure and the compressor;s discharge pressure is more than 50 PSI

22: R-22 is considered a(n)

  • CFC
  • HCFCH
  • HFC
  • HCFC

23: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

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

24: An evaporator coil located near heating coil shall have a pressure-relief device installed within ______ inches of the evaporator.

  • 24
  • 48
  • 36
  • 18

25: The main purpose of a refrigerant detector in a machinery room is to

  • inform there is a refrigerant leak int he system
  • detect toxins in the air caused by a refrigerant leak
  • to set off an alarm when there is refrigerant present inside the room
  • all of the above