ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: A hotel is considered a _______ occupancy.

  • commercial
  • residential
  • institutional
  • mercantile

2: 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
  • 250
  • 400
  • 350

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

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

4: Which refrigerant replaced R-12?

  • R-410A
  • R-22
  • R-134A
  • R-407A

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

  • Magnesium
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Zinc

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

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

7: Direct systems using Group II refrigerants

  • shall be allowed to be used for human comfort.
  • shall be installed in Class T machinery rooms
  • shall not be used for air condition for human comfort
  • shall be installed per instruction of the AHJ

8: Pressure vessel having an inside diameter exceeding 6” with an internal pressure greater than 15psig shall be marked directly on or on the nameplate the letters _______________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • “UL”
  • “UV”
  • “U” or “UM”
  • “UM” and “UV”

9: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-11
  • R-22
  • R-12
  • R-134a

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

  • 500 lbs
  • 660 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 330 lbs

11: When an inspection is needed, how often must it be done?

  • every 36 months
  • annually
  • every 18 months
  • every 24 months

12: A factory-sealed system containing less than 22lbs. of Group A1 refrigerant

  • does not require a pressure-limiting device
  • shall have a pressure limiting device installed on the high side of the system
  • shall be inspected by the Boiler of Inspectors bi-annually
  • shall have a pressure limiting device and a pressure relief valve installed

13: Pressure limiting devices are not required for systems containing less then ________ refrigerants.

  • 22 lbs
  • 13.9 lbs
  • 6.6 lbs
  • 44 lbs

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

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

15: The 522 CMR 9.00 has adopted for reference ASHRAE ____

  • III
  • 15
  • 10
  • 25

16: Most CFC's are

  • inert but toxic
  • toxic
  • flammable
  • inert

17: When this is installed on the high side of a system, it must be capable of reading 1.2 times the design pressure (ASHRAE 15 9.11.3)

  • Pressure gauge
  • Temperature gauge
  • Sight glass gauge
  • All of the above

18: What refrigerant doesn't have to be classifted?

  • R-717
  • R-134a
  • R-718
  • R-711

19: What is the refrigerant chlorodifluoromethane?

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

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

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

21: How far from the window does a relief valve need to be according to ASHRAE-15?

  • At least 20'
  • At least 30'
  • There is no minimum for relief valve and windows.
  • At least 40'

22: How many refrigerant classifications are there for flammability?

  • 3
  • 1
  • 7
  • 2

23: What do you need to do when you install a new system?

  • Insulate the suction line before you take a superheat reading
  • Add refrigerant
  • Have it inspected
  • Document the superheat and subcooling reading

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

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

25: An example of direct system is

  • rooftop unit
  • chiller
  • absorber
  • none of the above