ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Refrigerant restricted in 2004 but used for transition for decades:

  • R-123
  • R-22
  • R-134A
  • R-11

2: 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

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: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

  • R-22
  • Ammonia
  • Chlorofluorocarbons
  • All of the above

5: What refrigerant has zero ozone depletion

  • HFC
  • CFC
  • HCFC
  • None of the above

6: 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

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

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

8: 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

9: 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

10: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

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

11: Ammonia is under what safety classification?

  • B3
  • A3
  • B2
  • B1

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

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

13: 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

14: Low temperature systems should have what?

  • High pour point
  • Low pour point
  • High viscosity
  • None of the above

15: Dual-pressure relief devices should be installed on

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

16: What is Trichlorotrifluoromethane?

  • R-12
  • R-11
  • R-113
  • R-13

17: A pressure relief should be located at least _______ from windows and doors.

  • 20'
  • 30'
  • 25'
  • 15'

18: Name a CFC refrigerant(s):

  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-123
  • both a & b

19: What is the refrigerant dichlorodifluoromethane?

  • R-134A
  • R-22
  • R-123
  • R-12

20: What refrigerant is an inorganic compound?

  • R-410A
  • R-132A
  • R-22
  • Ammonia

21: A class B2 refrigerant is considered

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

22: What is not a requirement of a Class T machine room?

  • Tight fitting doors
  • Automatic ventilation
  • Self-closing doors
  • Fire hose connected to the building fire protection system.

23: What was the main reason for enacting the no venting rule of July 1, 1992?

  • Ozone depletion
  • Green house effect
  • Global warming potential
  • All of the above

24: Class A refrigerants are considered

  • toxic
  • non-flammable
  • non-toxic
  • flammable

25: A positive displacement compressor is

  • is a reciprocating type compressor with 2 or more pistons
  • a compressor in which the increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal pressure of the compression chamber
  • a compressor in which the increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal volume of the compression chamber
  • where the compressor's suction pressure and the compressor;s discharge pressure is more than 50 PSI