ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Large vessels containing refrigerant ______________________ from using two or more pressure-relief devices in parallel to obtain the required capacity.

  • of Group B2 refrigerant shall be prohibited
  • shall be prohibited
  • containing R-11, R-123 & R-717 exclusively shall not be prohibited
  • shall not be prohibited

2: Who approves containers for refrigerants?

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

3: How many flammability classifications are refrigerants in?

  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • 7

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

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

5: Which refrigerant was still able to be vented to the atmosphere after July 1, 1992?

  • R-22
  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-113

6: When an inspection is needed, how often must it be done?

  • every 24 months
  • every 36 months
  • every 18 months
  • annually

7: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 10 cubic feet or more

  • shall use pressure relief devices or fusible plugs
  • shall use pressure relief devices
  • shall use rupture discs or duel pressure relief valves
  • shall use fusible plugs

8: The main purpose of a refrigerant detector in a machinery room is to

  • inform there is a refrigerant leak int he system
  • detect toxins in the air caused by a refrigerant leak
  • to set off an alarm when there is refrigerant present inside the room
  • all of the above

9: What is the minimum size of the discharge pipe?

  • Same size as the outlet of the relief valve
  • One pipe size larger that the inlet of the relief valve
  • Depends on size of manifold
  • All of the above

10: Liquid shall not occupy more than ____ of the volume when the temperature of the refrigerant is 90F.

  • 90%
  • 80%
  • 100%
  • 75%

11: What happens after your initial inspection of a pressure vessel?

  • Notify the Fire Marshal that the system has been inspected and approved
  • Inspector leaves a metal tag with a certification listed on it
  • There is a temporary shut-down until a final inspection can be performed.
  • Notify the AHJ to let them know that the system been inspected

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

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

13: When liquid receivers are used, the liquid refrigerant shall not exceed _______percent of the volume at 90F.

  • 80%
  • 75%
  • 99%
  • 90%

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

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

15: Ammonia can come in contact with _______ ?

  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Copper tubing
  • Brass

16: 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

17: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-134a
  • R-22

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

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

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

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

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

  • Industrial
  • Place of assembly
  • Large mercantile
  • Instituional

21: Insurance companies shall forward each inspection report of all refrigeration or A/C systems to the Chief of Inspections within

  • 14 days
  • 30 days
  • 2 months
  • 1 week

22: What do you need to do when you install a new system?

  • Have it inspected
  • Insulate the suction line before you take a superheat reading
  • Add refrigerant
  • Document the superheat and subcooling reading

23: Where must a refrigeration contractor's license number be displayed?

  • Truck, office, every job, and on all equipment
  • Trucks, license plates, and uniforms
  • Trucks, invoices, and advertising
  • Uniforms, checks, and invoices.

24: Liquid level gauges shall have _____________ with one exception being that of the liquid level gauge bull’s eye type.

  • color-coded glass to determine type of refrigerant
  • moisture indicators
  • automatic closing shut-off valves
  • All of the above

25: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

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