ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Can ammonia be used on domestic system?

  • yes
  • no
  • yes, for systems under 10 tons
  • no, unless there is proper ventilation system installed

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

  • 50
  • 66
  • 22
  • 25

3: A relief valve discharge capacity is rated in

  • temperature minus pounds of air per second divided by release rate squared
  • Pounds of air per minute.
  • PSIG
  • PSIA

4: What is R-22?

  • Chlorodifluoromethane
  • HFC
  • Chlorofluoromethane
  • CCFCM

5: The Board of Boilers adopts by reference

  • the 1997 ANSI/ASHRAE Safety Code
  • the MACS Pressure Vessel Code of Massachusetts
  • MSCA Code
  • Montreal Protocol Safety Code

6: A factory-sealed system containing less than 22lbs. of Group A1 refrigerant

  • shall have a pressure limiting device and a pressure relief valve installed
  • shall be inspected by the Boiler of Inspectors bi-annually
  • does not require a pressure-limiting device
  • shall have a pressure limiting device installed on the high side of the system

7: Most CFC's are

  • toxic
  • flammable
  • inert but toxic
  • inert

8: Which of the following are considered inorganic refrigerants?

  • R-717 and R-718
  • 410A and R-407C
  • R-500 and R-502
  • None of the above

9: Machinery rooms must be vented to ______?

  • neutralizing tank
  • unoccupied spaces
  • basement
  • outdoors

10: R-22 falls under which safety classification?

  • B-1
  • A-1
  • B-2
  • A-2

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

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

12: What must be done if refrigeration lines pass through a concrete floor?

  • moisture barrier
  • installed through a pipe casing
  • leak checked
  • insulated

13: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • silver
  • white
  • lavender
  • light green

14: Pressure relief devices are marked with a ____________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • UL and UR
  • UL and UM
  • UM or UL
  • UV or UR

15: Before determining if a machinery room equipment is excluded from following Ashrae 15, you must determine how many pounds of refrigerant per _____ cubic feet?

  • 100
  • 100,000
  • 10,000
  • 1,000

16: What type of copper is not permitted on refrigeration systems?

  • Type M
  • Type N
  • Type L
  • Type K

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

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

18: NH3 is

  • R-718
  • lithium bromide
  • R-508A
  • ammonia

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

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

20: R-11 belongs to Group

  • A-2
  • B-1
  • B-3
  • A-1

21: Class T machine room

  • has no flame producing apparatus permanently installed
  • shall have refrigerant leak detecting systems installed inside and outside the room
  • shall have remote controls to stop the action of the refrigerant compressor
  • shall include closets used for setting equipment

22: A professional or office building would be considered what type of occupancy?

  • commercial
  • business
  • public assembly
  • mercantile

23: Ammonia shall be discharged into ____________ or a tank containing one gallon of water for every pound of ammonia.

  • the atmosphere
  • a de-pressurized recovery tank with a silver top and yellow bottom
  • a tank containing two pounds of a water/lithium bromide mix for every pound of ammonia
  • All of the above

24: What is the refrigerant chlorodifluoromethane?

  • R-12
  • R-22
  • R-123
  • R-134a

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

  • annually
  • bi-annually
  • regularly
  • quarterly