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: Relief valves are rated in

  • gallons of water per hour
  • gallons of water per minute
  • pounds of air per minute
  • pounds of air per hour

3: According to ASHRAE Standard-15 9.8 Positive Displacement Compressor Protection, the pressure-relief device discharge into

  • the low-pressure side of the system
  • the high side of the system
  • the liquid receiver
  • both a and c are correct

4: Walls and doors of a machinery room shall be at least _____ hour(s) fire rated.

  • 5
  • 3
  • 1
  • 2

5: 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

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

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

7: Evaporators within 18" of a heating coil must be equipped with a

  • low limit control
  • pressure relief device
  • high limit control
  • zone valve

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

  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • PVC

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

  • B2
  • B3
  • C3
  • A2

10: What type of refrigerants are NOT flammable?

  • CHC
  • HFC
  • HCFC
  • All of the above

11: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

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

12: A High-Probability System

  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter an unoccupied space
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter the occupied space
  • is such that any leak will cause injury or death to anyone within a 100 square foot area
  • is a system highly likely to leak form a failed connection or component of such system

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

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

14: What is R-22?

  • HFC
  • Chlorofluoromethane
  • CCFCM
  • Chlorodifluoromethane

15: Liquid level gauges must be provided with what?

  • A low level mark
  • A relief valve
  • Automatic shut-offs
  • A red line

16: When can recovered refrigerants be reused?

  • They can't
  • Only when used in original owner's equipment
  • Only if used in 30 days of recovery
  • None of the above

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

  • B-2
  • C-3
  • A-3
  • A-1

18: Who approves containers for refrigerants?

  • D.O.E
  • E.P.A
  • D.O.T
  • D.O.D

19: How many CFMs are required per square foot of commercial office occupied space

  • .5 CFM
  • 5 CFM
  • 20 CFM
  • 15 CFM

20: Halogen refrigerants are corrosive to which type of metal?

  • stainless steel
  • black iron
  • copper
  • magnesium

21: Pipe identification labels are required when the system contains more than

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

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

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

23: Stop valves shall not be permitted between the system and the

  • relief valve
  • condenser
  • service valve
  • bleed valve

24: How much clearance do you need around the perimeter of electrical panels?

  • 18"
  • 24"
  • 12"
  • 36"

25: Which refrigerant(s) is an HFC?

  • R-22
  • R-410A
  • R-502
  • All of the above