ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: A total of all group A-2,B-2, A-3, and B-3 refrigerants shall not exceed ____ lb in the occupied areas and machinery rooms of institutional occupancies.

  • 550
  • 50
  • 100
  • 350

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

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

3: When is the space above a drop ceiling calculated as space for refrigerant limit quantities?

  • When there are sprinklers above
  • When it's used as part of a supply or return air system
  • When its white
  • When there is a space 6' or more above it

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

  • A-3
  • A-1
  • B-2
  • C-3

5: A premise or that portion of a premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants cannot quickly vacate the space such as auditoriums, ballrooms, classrooms, passenger depots, restaurants, and theaters is considered a(n)

  • institutional occupancy
  • commercial occupancy
  • public assembly occupancy
  • illegal occupancy

6: When air is ducted through a machine room that services occupied space, What must be done?

  • Ducted and sealed
  • Insulated and cross broke
  • Welded and seamed.
  • Flanged and gasketed

7: Pressure vessels of 10 cubic feet or more gross volume shall use

  • at least one rupture member
  • a dual pressure-relief valve if charging into the atmosphere
  • at least three means of discharge and/or rupture discs
  • both a and b are correct

8: Single compound Refrigerants are classified by what two criteria?

  • Weight and color
  • Flammability and toxicity
  • Temperature range and hazardousness
  • Flammability and temperature range

9: Refrigerants shall be classified by

  • toxicity and flammability
  • maximum permissible quantities of each group
  • requirements for commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies
  • color codes

10: All electrical work done on refrigeration systems must comply with

  • OSHA
  • Department of Energy
  • NEC and Massachusetts Modifications
  • ASHREA-15 Section 9.2.1

11: A High-Probability System

  • is a system highly likely to leak form a failed connection or component of such 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

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

  • a pressure relief device
  • 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 fusible plug

13: A 3-cubic foot receiver must have what type of relief valve?

  • fusible plug
  • relief valve
  • rupture device
  • none of the above

14: Group A2 refrigerants have a ______ toxicity rating than Group B1 refrigerants.

  • higher
  • lower
  • the same
  • there is no Group B1 refrigerants

15: Dual-pressure relief devices should be installed on

  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or less
  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or more
  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or less
  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or more

16: A class A3 refrigerant is considered

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

17: A relief valve shall be located at least ___ above grade.

  • 15'
  • 36'
  • 25'
  • 10'

18: Which refrigerant replaced R-12?

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

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

  • Stainless Steel
  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • PVC

20: Ammonia can come in contact with _______ ?

  • Aluminum
  • Brass
  • Copper
  • Copper tubing

21: What pipe can not be used for refrigeration?

  • L
  • M
  • N
  • K

22: 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.

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

23: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-134a
  • R-11
  • R-22
  • R-12

24: 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

25: Before you change the type of refrigerant in a refrigeration system, what three things must be done?

  • Place sign, check for leaks, and insulate suction line
  • Make sure its compatible, notify owner, and notify AHJ.
  • you can never change refrigerants
  • Nothing must be done