ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: 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

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

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

3: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

  • between the compressor and oil separator
  • between the compressor and the stop valve
  • between the compressor and reciever
  • on top of the condensor

4: When releasing a hydrogenated hydrocarbon refrigerant to the atmosphere, ample ventilation must be provided and

  • gas masks must be worn
  • no flames shall be permitted
  • explosion precautions must be taken
  • the owner shall be informed

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

  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-22
  • R-113

6: The gauge thickness required on a CO2 tank construction is

  • 1/8"
  • 5/16"
  • 3/32"
  • 1/16"

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

  • 20
  • 15
  • 75
  • 50

8: Pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 18
  • 22
  • 33
  • 50

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

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

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

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

11: 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.

12: How much refrigerant can be stored in a mechanical room outside of the system?

  • 330
  • 100
  • 150
  • 200

13: Institutional occupancy is

  • a premise or that portion of a premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants cannot quickly vacate the space.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise from which, because they are disabled, debilitated, or confined, occupants cannot readily leave without the assistance of others.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise where people transact business, receive personal service, or purchase food and other goods.
  • None of the above

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

  • 2.5
  • 5.5
  • 3.0
  • 2.0

15: 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

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

  • 36
  • 24
  • 18
  • 48

17: System design pressures must take into consideration, not only, pressures found during normal operation but also what?

  • When it's cold out
  • When there is a malfunction on the high side
  • When its warm out
  • All of the above

18: Ammonia (NH3) is a group III refrigerant

  • True
  • False

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

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

20: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • light green
  • silver
  • white
  • lavender

21: 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.

  • 15
  • 20
  • 10
  • 25

22: 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

23: Refrigeration devices shall be equipped with a ____ to protect against unexpected pressure due to a malfunction or fire?

  • Relief valve
  • Temperature limiter device
  • T&P device
  • Circuit Breaker

24: It shall be the duty of the person in charge of the premises on which a refrigeration system containing more than ___ lbs of refrigerant is installed to provide a schematic drawing or panel giving directions for the operation of the system.

  • 15
  • 75
  • 55
  • 50

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

  • 10
  • 18
  • 15
  • 24