Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: When an A/C system is excessively low on refrigerant

  • it can become contaminated with water
  • there can be nuisance trip outs
  • the suction line may be too hot to touch
  • All of the above

2: NH3 is

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

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

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

4: All electrical work done on refrigeration systems must comply with

  • OSHA
  • NEC and Massachusetts Modifications
  • Department of Energy
  • ASHREA-15 Section 9.2.1

5: R-22 is considered a(n)

  • HCFC
  • CFC
  • HFC
  • HCFCH

6: A cross charged power element on an expansion valve would normally be used in what temperature range?

  • -40F to 0F
  • 0F-38F
  • 30F to 50F
  • -100F to -40F

7: Which refrigerant(s) is an HFC?

  • R-22
  • R-410A
  • R-502
  • All of the above

8: Suction line oil traps should be installed when the condenser is

  • located outside the operates in temperatures below 35F
  • on the third floor roof and the evaporator is in the basement
  • in the basement and the evaporator is on the third floor
  • more than 100' away from the evaporator

9: Lithium-bromide, Li-Br, is best characterized as a

  • sand
  • soil
  • salt
  • sugar

10: The most common type of motor starter is

  • part winding starter
  • duel-winding starter
  • delts-wye starter
  • across the line starter

11: Ammonia belongs to Group

  • A-1
  • B-2
  • B-1
  • A-2

12: The dial of a pressure gauge, when installed on the high side of a system be graduated 1.2 times the designed pressure.

  • True
  • False

13: What is an egress?

  • An entrance or exit
  • An escape route
  • A valve put on the low side of the system to prevent frosting
  • A code violation

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

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

15: The oil separator is always inserted in the system

  • in the discharge line
  • where it can be easily serviced
  • in a cool spot
  • to prevent oil logging

16: R22 and 410A operate at the same range of condensing and evaporating temperatures

  • true
  • false

17: On a single phase motor, when does the start winding cut out?

  • 100% of its RLA speed
  • 50% of its RLA speed
  • 25% of its RLA speed
  • 75% of its RLA speed

18: Calculate the voltage in a series circuit when the total amperage is 10 amps and the resistors have values of: R1=12 ohms, R2=8 ohms, R3=4 ohms

  • 240 volts
  • 24.0 volts
  • 2.40 volts
  • 2,400 volts

19: Pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 18
  • 22
  • 50
  • 33

20: Ammonia systems use ____ pressure to adjust oil pressure

  • liquid
  • stream
  • discharge
  • air

21: What type of relief valve is used on a CO2 system?

  • fusible plug
  • gate valve
  • rupture disc
  • glove disc

22: Suction valve unloaders afford an effective means of

  • evaporator control
  • superheat control
  • capacity control
  • refrigerant control

23: A high side float is a

  • metering device used on critically charged systems that controls the level of the liquid refrigerant in the high pressure side of the system.
  • float type valve that controls the crankcase oil level
  • float type switch that stops the compressor when the pressure on the high side becomes too high
  • float type valve that controls the amount of refrigerant stored in the receiver

24: The first step in mechanical refrigeration is

  • compression
  • evaporation
  • condensation
  • expansion

25: Who is permitted to access a refrigeration machine room?

  • Authorized persons only
  • Anyone, it's a completely safe area
  • Any employee
  • Contractors only