ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

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

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

2: How far from the ground does a relief valve need to be?

  • At least 15' above grade
  • Not more than 3' above grade
  • At least 25' above grade
  • At least 20' above grade

3: When is the space above a drop ceiling calculated as space for refrigerant limit quantities?

  • When there are sprinklers above
  • When there is a space 6' or more above it
  • When it's used as part of a supply or return air system
  • When its white

4: Field Inspections of refrigeration and A/C systems in Massachusetts shall be made by

  • District Engineering Inspectors
  • Commissioned Inspectors
  • Master licensed Technician
  • both a or b

5: What is the refrigerant chlorodifluoromethane?

  • R-134a
  • R-22
  • R-12
  • R-123

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

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

7: What does safe access mean?

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

8: Which refrigerant class listed below is the most flammable?

  • A-1
  • A-3
  • B-2
  • C-3

9: Refrigerant piping crossing an open space that affords passageway in any building shall not be less than _____ feet above the floor unless piping is located against the ceiling.

  • 8'4"
  • 7.00'
  • 7.25'
  • 9.00'

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

  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Magnesium
  • Zinc

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

  • 25'
  • 10'
  • 36'
  • 15'

12: Industrial occupancy is

  • a premise or that portion of a premise that is not open to the public, where access by authorized persons is controlled, and that is used to manufacture, process, or store goods, such as chemicals, food, ice, meat, or petroleum.
  • is a premise or that portion of a premise where large number of people congregate and from which occupants cannot quickly vacate the space.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise where people transact business, receive personal service, or purchase food and other goods.
  • Both a and b are correct

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

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

14: When a refrigeration or air conditioning system is installed

  • a field inspection shall be made before it is put into service
  • it shall be approved by the owner for proper operation.
  • it shall not be operated below prescribed pressures
  • the form of certificate shall be authorized by the Department of Pubic safety

15: The dial of a pressure gauge, when installed on the high side of a system be graduated 1.2 times the designed pressure.

  • True
  • False

16: How are refrigerant blends classified?

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

17: 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

18: A machine room with a refrigerant system using ammonia shall

  • be provided with a continuously operated ventilation system
  • be considered a non-hazardous location in accordance with National Electrical code
  • have no flame producing apparatus permanently installed and operated
  • All of the above

19: What is a Category "D" fluid?

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

20: 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.

  • 400
  • 350
  • 250
  • 100

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

  • True
  • False

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

  • annually
  • bi-annually
  • quarterly
  • regularly

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

  • atmosphere, tank containing water, where the A.H.J. indicates
  • underground, into drain, into mechanical room
  • to chemical neutralizing tank only
  • none of the above

24: Most CFC's are

  • inert
  • flammable
  • inert but toxic
  • toxic

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

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