Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: The reversing valve is commonly used

  • on multiple compressor systems
  • on commercial system that involve two different temperatures
  • when the code requires a check valve
  • on all heat pumps

2: A start capacitor in series with a start winding will

  • increase starting torque
  • decrease the amp draw of the motor
  • increase running efficiency
  • increase the amp draw of the motor

3: What pipe can not be used for refrigeration?

  • M
  • L
  • N
  • K

4: What kind of system uses two different refrigerants in separate systems dependent on each other?

  • Cascade
  • Low pressure
  • Simple
  • R-414B

5: How many forces operate a thermostatic expansion valve?

  • 1
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3

6: Heat transferred by conduction from one body to another is done

  • via solids
  • via radiation
  • via liquids
  • via heat rays

7: By using nitrogen within a pipe during brazing operation,

  • The explosion hazard is confined
  • Exterior scale formation is minimized
  • Discoloration is prevented
  • Copper oxide formation is prevented

8: Institutional occupancy is

  • a premise or that portion of a premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants cannot quickly vacate the space.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise from which, because they are disabled, debilitated, or confined, occupants cannot readily leave without the assistance of others.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise where people transact business, receive personal service, or purchase food and other goods.
  • None of the above

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

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

10: 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

11: Which creates more of a heat load?

  • 70% RH
  • 30% RH
  • 90% RH
  • 50% RH

12: What device measures the specific gravity of a substance?

  • Manometer
  • Hygrometer
  • Hydrometer
  • Thermometer

13: Ammonia systems use ____ pressure to adjust oil pressure

  • stream
  • discharge
  • air
  • liquid

14: Foaming of oil in a compressor is most likely to occur

  • when the evaporator temperatures are below 32F
  • when there is insufficient air across the condenser(i.e., dirty coil)
  • at start-up
  • when ambient temperature are low

15: An example of direct system is

  • rooftop unit
  • chiller
  • absorber
  • none of the above

16: What instrument is used to measure very high resistance?

  • voltmeter
  • meg ohmmeter
  • ammeter
  • tape measure

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

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

18: A halide torch is most useful with a freon compression system

  • to detect refrigeration leaks in piping joints
  • to remove from from TXV's and evaporator coils
  • to release a sticking valve
  • to sweat flanges on the refrigeration piping

19: Doors communicating with outside from a mechanical room must be?

  • Steel, approved, weather-stripped
  • Self-closing, approved, fire door
  • Self-closing, aligned, fire door
  • Self-closing, wooden, fire door

20: Two capacitors are wired in parallel. One capacitor has a value of 15uf. The other has a value of 25uf. What is the total value supplied?

  • 15 uf
  • 25 uf
  • 20 uf
  • 40 uf

21: A rule of thumb in air conditioning is ____ CFM per ton?

  • 100
  • 600
  • 400
  • 500

22: Liquid refrigerant R-22 enters an evaporator at 50.2 psig, 20F and leaves 37F, its pressure as it leaves will be

  • 50.2 psig
  • 70.8 psig
  • 43.3 psig
  • 66.1 psig

23: What percentage of amperage difference is allowable phase to phase on a HVAC circuit phased to phase?

  • 4%
  • 1%
  • 25%
  • 2%

24: What is considered a cooling agent?

  • any liquid used for the transmission of heat without condensation
  • any liquid used for the transmission of heat without vaporization
  • any liquid used for the transmission of heat when vaporization occurs
  • any liquid used for the transmission of heat when condensation occur

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

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