ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: The pressure relief device of a positive displacement compressor shall discharge in the ______________or in accordance with 9.7.8

  • the vapor side of the system
  • high side of the system
  • the liquid side of the system
  • low side of the system

2: A professional or office building would be considered what type of occupancy?

  • commercial
  • business
  • public assembly
  • mercantile

3: Pressure vessels having design pressures of 15 psig or less shall have the strength to withstand at least ______times the design pressure.

  • 2.5
  • 3.0
  • 2.0
  • 5.5

4: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

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

5: All machine rooms must be outfitted with a detector that _______?

  • activates an audible alarm
  • activates a visual alarm
  • starts the ventilation system
  • All of the above

6: The total amount of refrigerant stored in a machinery room in all containers not provided with relief valves shall not exceed

  • 330 lbs.
  • 660 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 550 lbs

7: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 3 cubic feet or more

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

8: 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.

  • 350
  • 400
  • 250
  • 100

9: The Department that certifies the transportation of refrigerant is the

  • DOT
  • RSES
  • EPO
  • EPA

10: Systems containing more than 110 pounds must have stop valves located at the

  • compressor suction inlet
  • compressor discharge outlet
  • receiver inlet and outlet
  • All of the above

11: How many flammability classifications are refrigerants in?

  • 7
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3

12: R-22 is classified as a ____ refrigerant on the safety matrix.

  • B-2
  • B-1
  • A-2
  • A-1

13: How are refrigerant blends classified?

  • Based on the oil used
  • Based on best case Fractionation
  • Blends don't have to be classified
  • Based on worst case fractionation

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

  • 20'
  • 30'
  • 25'
  • 15'

15: A plug containing an alloy that will melt at a specific temperature to relief pressure is a

  • fusion plug
  • relief plug
  • rupture plug
  • fusible plug

16: How much clearance do you need around the perimeter of electrical panels?

  • 24"
  • 36"
  • 18"
  • 12"

17: Can you use Ammonia in industrial applications?

  • Yes, Under certain condidtions
  • No, never
  • When mixed with R-718
  • Yes, always

18: Before determining if a machinery room equipment is excluded from following Ashrae 15, you must determine how many pounds of refrigerant per _____ cubic feet?

  • 100
  • 100,000
  • 10,000
  • 1,000

19: A person holding a license as a refrigeration technician may connect or disconnect for the purpose of installation, repair, or replacement, any electrical device or control to be a part of a refrigeration or air conditioning system, from the

  • 24 volt secondary side of the Class 2 transformer to the thermostat
  • first disconnect in
  • breaker panel in
  • load-side of the contactor in

20: Indirect systems using Group II refrigerants

  • shall be used for mechanical equipment only
  • shall have all refrigerant containing parts except piping, installed in a Class T machine room
  • shall be used in refrigeration system in excess of 1,000 lbs
  • shall be used in refrigeration system less than 1,000 lbs

21: There can be no airflow from an occupied space through a machine room unless what?

  • System is high velocity
  • System is ducted and sealed
  • Duct is not located in the ceiling
  • None of the above.

22: 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

23: What would be the classification for Stop & Shop grocery store?

  • Instituional
  • Large mercantile
  • Industrial
  • Place of assembly

24: Which refrigerant was still able to be vented to the atmosphere after July 1, 1992?

  • R-11
  • R-113
  • R-12
  • R-22

25: Before you change the type of refrigerant in a refrigeration system, what three things must be done?

  • you can never change refrigerants
  • Nothing must be done
  • Make sure its compatible, notify owner, and notify AHJ.
  • Place sign, check for leaks, and insulate suction line