ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: A positive displacement compressor is

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

2: Emergency shutdown procedures, including precautions to be observed in case of a breakdown or leak over 55 lbs of refrigerant charge, shall be displayed on a conspicuous card located as near as possible to the

  • boiler
  • evaporator
  • outside the machinery room
  • compressor

3: What type refrigerant is NOT ozone depleting?

  • HCFC
  • HFC
  • Halon
  • CFC

4: What is not a requirement of a class T machine room?

  • fire hose connection to the building fire protection system
  • tight fitting doors
  • self-closing doors
  • automatic ventilation

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

  • 50
  • 25
  • 22
  • 66

6: 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

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

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

8: When a pressure gauge is permanently installed on a system, it must be ___ times the design pressure of the system.

  • 2.2
  • 1
  • 1.5
  • 1.2

9: Dual-pressure relief devices should be installed on

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

10: Group A3 refrigerants have a ______ flammability rating than Group B1 refrigerants

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

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

  • 24"
  • 18"
  • 12"
  • 36"

12: When a refrigerating machinery room is used, the emergency procedures shall be posted

  • on a conspicuous card located near the compressor
  • on a conspicuous card located near the evaporator
  • inside the room, immediately adjacent to each door
  • outside the room, immediately adjacent to each door

13: What would be the classification of a church?

  • Place of assembly
  • Large mercantile
  • Institutional
  • Industrial

14: What would be the classification for Stop & Shop grocery store?

  • Large mercantile
  • Place of assembly
  • Industrial
  • Instituional

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

  • Copper
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum
  • PVC

16: Ammonia (NH3) is a group III refrigerant

  • True
  • False

17: What type of pressure relief device is used on a CO2 system?

  • Gate valve
  • Rupture disk
  • Glove valve
  • Fusible plug

18: What does safe access mean?

  • Locked doors
  • OSHA approved
  • A clear unobstructed path to the equipment and controls
  • Well-lit exit signs

19: Which refrigerant replaced R-12?

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

20: System design pressures must take into consideration, not only, pressures found during normal operation but also what?

  • When it's cold out
  • When there is a malfunction on the high side
  • When its warm out
  • All of the above

21: The total amount of refrigerant stored in a machinery room in all containers not provided with relief valves shall not exceed

  • 660 lbs
  • 500 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 330 lbs

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

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

23: What is an example of institutional occupancy?

  • Football stadium
  • Hospital
  • Shopping mall
  • Dorms

24: What must be done to all doors and access points in duct work going through a mechanical room?

  • Must be hindged
  • Must be screwed shut
  • Must be sealed and gasketed
  • All of the above

25: Halo-carbon refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Aluminum
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Stainless Steel
  • Copper