ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

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

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

2: The test pressure applied to the high side of each factory-assembled refrigerating system shall be at least equal to the design pressure of

  • the low side
  • the high side
  • 2.5 times the design pressure
  • the aggregate of the high side and low side

3: Indirect systems using Group II refrigerants

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

4: R-12. R-22, and R-40 are considered Group I refrigerants.

  • True
  • False

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

  • bi-annually
  • regularly
  • annually
  • quarterly

6: 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

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

  • B2
  • A3
  • A2
  • C3

8: When a receiver is greater than 3 cubic feet but less than 10 cubic feed, what is the minimum relief device required?

  • fusible plug
  • relief valve
  • rupture disc
  • all of the above

9: When testing systems using non-positive displacement compressors, the entire system shall be considered for test purposes as the low side.

  • True
  • False

10: A class A3 refrigerant is considered

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

11: How many refrigerant classifications are there for flammability?

  • 1
  • 7
  • 3
  • 2

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

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

13: 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
  • Place sign, check for leaks, and insulate suction line
  • Make sure its compatible, notify owner, and notify AHJ.

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

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

15: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • light green
  • white
  • silver
  • lavender

16: A pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 50
  • 25
  • 22
  • 66

17: Name an HCFC refrigerant(s):

  • R-22
  • R-123
  • R-11
  • both a & b

18: The main purpose of a refrigerant detector in a machinery room is to

  • inform there is a refrigerant leak int he system
  • detect toxins in the air caused by a refrigerant leak
  • to set off an alarm when there is refrigerant present inside the room
  • all of the above

19: 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

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

  • B-1
  • A-1
  • B-2
  • A-2

21: A declaration test is needed when the system contains more than

  • 55 lbs
  • 120 lbs
  • 65 lbs
  • 110 lbs

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

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

23: Joints in piping for refrigeration containing parts must withstand temperatures of ___?

  • 1000F
  • 600F
  • 700F
  • 800F

24: What section of ASHRAE-15 governs pressure vessels?

  • Section 9 ASHRAE-15 ASME VIII unfired
  • Section 7 ASHRAE-15 ASME VIII fired
  • Section 6 ASHRAE-34 ASME VIII unfired
  • OSHA

25: Fusible plugs must have what marked on them?

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