Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: One atmosphere equals

  • 29.4
  • 0 psig
  • 0 psia
  • 14.7

2: 1 HP = ____ Watts?

  • 3.1416
  • 746
  • 11,239
  • 3,412

3: An electronic bridge circuit is basically a

  • suspension
  • Wheatstone
  • high voltage circuit
  • 24 volt control circuit

4: If a liquid receiver is designed to receive the refrigerant charge during a pumpdown procedure, it shall have the capacity to

  • Pumpdown procedures are not allowed with systems containing liquid recievers
  • hold up to 110% of the pumpdown charge
  • receive the pumpdown charge
  • release the charge when the pressure exceeds 310 psig or higher

5: An evaporator coil located near heating coil shall have a pressure-relief device installed within ______ inches of the evaporator.

  • 36
  • 18
  • 48
  • 24

6: If the compression ratio on a centrifugal compressor rises too high, the compressor will stop pumping and make a loud sound commonly referred to as a

  • purge
  • merge
  • surge
  • splurge

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

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

8: On a day with low relative humidity, the two thermometers on a sling psychrometer will read

  • 2F difference
  • far apart or little difference
  • nearly the same
  • a ling psychrometer doesn't have two theremometers.

9: A hissing noise at the expansion valve is a good indication that

  • nothing is passing thru
  • expansion valve is oversized
  • gas is passing thru it
  • liquid is passing thru it

10: What device removes the start winding from the circuit of a split-phase motor once the motor reaches 75% of its rated load amps (RLA)?

  • printed circuit board (PCB)
  • duel-voltage switch
  • centrifugal switch
  • motor starter

11: 14.7 psia is equivalent to

  • atmospheric pressure at seal level
  • 29.92" Hg
  • 0 psig
  • All of the above.

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

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

13: The solution that leaves the concentrator in an absorption chiller is referred to as the

  • absorbed solution
  • weak solution
  • strong solution
  • diluted solution

14: Most CFC's are

  • inert
  • flammable
  • toxic
  • inert but toxic

15: What is the minimum height refrigeration piping should be placed against walls?

  • Ceiling height
  • 7.25'
  • 72"
  • 6'

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

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

17: Heat cannot of itself, pass from a

  • cold to a warmer body
  • warm to a colder body
  • state of hot energy to a state of cold energy
  • None of the above

18: Pressure is the equivalent of

  • force
  • area times force
  • force times area
  • force per unit area

19: A run capacitor is wired in series with the _____ windings.

  • start capacitor
  • run
  • common
  • start

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

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

21: What would be the classification of a church?

  • Industrial
  • Place of assembly
  • Large mercantile
  • Institutional

22: Pipe identification labels are required when the system contains more than

  • 55 lbs
  • 110 lbs
  • 120 lbs
  • 65 lbs

23: The oil separator is always inserted in the system

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

24: Which of the following is NOT a positive displacement compressor?

  • reciprocating
  • scroll
  • centrifugal
  • screw

25: What type of fuses must be used on a HVAC system?

  • TR Type, Duel Element, Time Delay
  • Fast blow
  • 10% lower than RLA
  • none of the above