ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Class A refrigerants are considered

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

2: A class A3 refrigerant is considered

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

3: Where are the three places that the discharge from an ammonia relief valve be piped?

  • atmosphere, tank containing water, where the A.H.J. indicates
  • underground, into drain, into mechanical room
  • to chemical neutralizing tank only
  • none of the above

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

  • either a fusible plug or a pressure relief device
  • a fusible plug
  • Pressure vessels having an inside diameter of 6” or less need no such protection unless otherwise specified
  • a pressure relief device

5: Ammonia (NH3) is a group III refrigerant

  • True
  • False

6: A positive displacement compressor is

  • 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
  • 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

7: A plug containing an alloy that will melt at a specific temperature to relief pressure is a

  • fusible plug
  • rupture plug
  • fusion plug
  • relief plug

8: Refrigerant systems containing Group I refrigerants can be installed in or on public stairways.

  • True
  • False

9: Direct systems using Group II refrigerants

  • shall be installed in Class T machinery rooms
  • shall be installed per instruction of the AHJ
  • shall not be used for air condition for human comfort
  • shall be allowed to be used for human comfort.

10: pressure relief valves must discharge to the atmosphere at a location not less than 15 feet from ground level and ____ feet from any window, ventilation opening, or exits of buildings.

  • 25
  • 20
  • 10
  • 15

11: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

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

12: R-718 is rated unlimited for refrigeration quantity contained in a system. Why?

  • Because it's water
  • Because it's a non-flammable refrigerant
  • Because it's cheap
  • R-718 is not rated unlimited because it's a dangerous refrigerant

13: NH3 is

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

14: Which occupancy can ammonia be used in?

  • commercial
  • depends on the quantity of freon
  • redifential
  • industrial

15: Which refrigerant replaced R-12?

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

16: 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

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

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

18: A High-Probablity system

  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from failed connections will enter the unoccupied space
  • is such that any leak will cause injury or death to anyone within a 100 square foot area
  • is a system highly likely to leak from a failed connection or component of such system
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from failed connections will enter the occupied space

19: Methyl Chloride is a halogenated refrigerant and should not come in contact with

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

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

  • 99%
  • 75%
  • 80%
  • 90%

21: How far from the window does a relief valve need to be according to ASHRAE-15?

  • At least 30'
  • At least 20'
  • At least 40'
  • There is no minimum for relief valve and windows.

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

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

23: A “U” or “UM” marking a on a nameplate of a pressure vessels signifies compliance with Section VIII of

  • the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • Section 11.3.1.5 ASHRAE 15 Standard
  • the ANSI Standard 10.7.2
  • both the ANSI Standard 10.7.2 and ASHRAE 15 Standard 11.3.1.5

24: When systems are protected by a high pressure relief device, the compressor's pressure limiting device shall be set at or below ____ % of the operating pressure of the high side relief device.

  • 90
  • 100
  • 110
  • 80

25: _____ and its alloys are suitable for use with ammonia systems.

  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Aluminum