ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: What is Trichlorotrifluoromethane?

  • R-12
  • R-13
  • R-113
  • R-11

2: 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

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

  • PVC
  • Stainless Steel
  • Copper
  • Aluminum

4: What happens after your initial inspection of a pressure vessel?

  • Notify the AHJ to let them know that the system been inspected
  • Inspector leaves a metal tag with a certification listed on it
  • There is a temporary shut-down until a final inspection can be performed.
  • Notify the Fire Marshal that the system has been inspected and approved

5: NH3 is

  • R-508A
  • lithium bromide
  • R-718
  • ammonia

6: R-717 is

  • carbon dioxide
  • ammonia
  • water
  • trichloromethane

7: What is the intention of the word “should” as used in the code?

  • A mandatory requirement
  • A recommendation or advisory guideline
  • A technician’s choice of how it should be done
  • None of the Above

8: Fusible plugs must have what marked on them?

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

9: Pressure vessels having an inside diameter of 6” or less shall be protected by

  • a pressure relief device
  • a fusible plug
  • either a fusible plug or a pressure relief device
  • Pressure vessels having an inside diameter of 6” or less need no such protection unless otherwise specified

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: Ashrae states that the equipment on a building needs to conform to adjacent buildings classifications when within ____ feet from opening and intakes.

  • 15
  • 20
  • 50
  • 75

12: pressure relief valves must discharge to the atmosphere at a location not less than 15 feet from ground level and ____ feet from any window, ventilation opening, or exits of buildings.

  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
  • 25

13: Emergency shutdown procedures, including precautions to be observed in case of a breakdown or leak over 55 lbs of refrigerant charge, shall be displayed on a conspicuous card located as near as possible to the

  • boiler
  • evaporator
  • outside the machinery room
  • compressor

14: A class B2 refrigerant is considered

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

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

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

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

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

17: What is R-290’s ASHRAE safety code?

  • A2
  • A3
  • B1
  • B2

18: What is R-611’s ASHRAE Safety Code?

  • B3
  • B2
  • C3
  • A2

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

  • Copper
  • Stainless steel
  • PVC
  • Magnesium alloy

20: Halogenated refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Magnesium alloy
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Stainless steel

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

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

22: Evaporators located ____inches of a heating coil shall be equipped whit a pressure relief device.

  • 18
  • 10
  • 15
  • 24

23: A premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants can not quickly vacate the space is considered

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

24: What would be the classification of a church?

  • Institutional
  • Large mercantile
  • Industrial
  • Place of assembly

25: 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
  • load-side of the contactor in
  • first disconnect in
  • breaker panel in