ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

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1: _____ alloys shall not be used in contact with an halogenated refrigerants.

  • Zinc
  • Copper
  • Nickel
  • Magnesium

2: Fusible plugs shall not be used with pressure vessels of

  • 3 cubic feet or less
  • 15 square feet or less
  • 3 cubic feet or more
  • 15 cubic feet or more

3: B3 refrigerants are considered

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

4: R-718 is rated unlimited for refrigeration quantity contained in a system. Why?

  • Because it's a non-flammable refrigerant
  • R-718 is not rated unlimited because it's a dangerous refrigerant
  • Because it's water
  • Because it's cheap

5: Where are the three places that the discharge from an ammonia relief valve be piped?

  • To chemical neutralizing tank only
  • Underground, into drain, into mechanical room
  • Atmosphere, Tank containing water, where the AHJ indicates.
  • None of the above.

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

  • 50
  • 10
  • 1
  • 100

7: A class B1 refrigerant is considered

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

8: Whoever owns/uses a refrigeration or air conditioning system covered by this code

  • must notify the Department of Public Safety prior to starting the system
  • shall be licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts according to CMR 522
  • shall make application for inspections to the Chief of Inspectors
  • None of the above

9: Can ammonia be used on domestic system?

  • no, unless there is proper ventilation system installed
  • yes, for systems under 10 tons
  • no
  • yes

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

  • 1
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2

11: Methyl Chloride is a halogenated refrigerant and should not come in contact with

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

12: 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

13: Setting a pressure relief device shall not exceed ___ of the design pressure

  • 80%
  • 100%
  • 90%
  • 75%

14: How many groups of refrigerants are there?

  • 1
  • 3
  • 7
  • 5

15: What does safe access mean?

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

16: Ammonia belongs to Group

  • B-1
  • A-1
  • A-2
  • B-2

17: Dual-pressure relief devices should be installed on

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

18: Insurance companies shall forward each inspection report of all refrigeration or A/C systems to the Chief of Inspections within

  • 30 days
  • 2 months
  • 1 week
  • 14 days

19: Ammonia is under what safety classification?

  • A3
  • B3
  • B2
  • B1

20: Pressure relief devices are marked with a ____________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • UL and UM
  • UM or UL
  • UV or UR
  • UL and UR

21: 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

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

  • 24
  • 48
  • 36
  • 18

23: When air is ducted through a machine room that services occupied space, What must be done?

  • Ducted and sealed
  • Insulated and cross broke
  • Flanged and gasketed
  • Welded and seamed.

24: Refrigerant restricted in 2004 but used for transition for decades:

  • R-123
  • R-11
  • R-134A
  • R-22

25: 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
  • 550
  • 100
  • 50