Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: What should never be used in pressure testing refrigeration systems?

  • Oxygen
  • Compressed air
  • Nitrogen
  • Both a and b

2: R-11 has the greatest corrosive effect on

  • Bronze
  • Aluminum
  • Magnesium
  • Copper

3: Pairs of mating stop valves that allow sections of a system to be joined before opening these valves or separated after closing them are

  • companion or block valves
  • king valves
  • gate or globe valves
  • ball valves

4: Pressure vessels of 10 cubic feet or more gross volume shall use

  • at least one rupture member
  • a dual pressure-relief valve if charging into the atmosphere
  • at least three means of discharge and/or rupture discs
  • both a and b are correct

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

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

6: _____ alloys shall not be used in contact with an halogenated refrigerants.

  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Nickel

7: 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

8: A High-Probablity system

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

9: The generator shell contains the

  • condenser and the generator
  • condenser and the absorber
  • condenser, the evaporator, and the generator
  • evaporator and the absorber

10: The density of a gas refers to

  • pounds per absolute pressure
  • cubic feet per pound
  • pounds per cubic foot
  • pounds per square foot

11: In a refrigeration system, you open a valve from the condenser and collect some material on a clean white sheet of bond paper, which of the following would you most likely be testing for?

  • checking the level of refrigerant in the system
  • testing for oil in the system
  • testing for moisture in the system
  • none of the above

12: The evaporator is a device to

  • remove heat from the refrigeration system
  • absorb heat into the refrigeration system
  • store liquid refrigerant
  • Keep the compressor busy

13: What is absolute humidity?

  • the amount of moisture in the air per one pound of 50% RH air
  • the amount of moisture in the air in grains of cubic feet of volume
  • the amount of moisture in the air in grains of square feet of volume
  • none of the above

14: If the power element of an expansion valve should lose its charge the valve would

  • underfeed the evaporator
  • go open
  • go closed
  • overfeed the evaporator

15: System design pressures must take into consideration, not only, pressures found during normal operation but also what?

  • When it's cold out
  • When there is a malfunction on the high side
  • When its warm out
  • All of the above

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

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

17: A pressure relief should be located at least _______ from windows and doors.

  • 20'
  • 25'
  • 15'
  • 30'

18: What does an anemometer measure?

  • voltage
  • temperature
  • velocity
  • amperage

19: Cooling tower lowers condenser water temp by

  • condensation
  • running fans at 100%
  • evaporative cooling
  • running water thru a secondary heat exchanger

20: A professional or office building would be considered what type of occupancy?

  • public assembly
  • business
  • mercantile
  • commercial

21: A 120 volt motor rated at 1,800 watts. You find the motor is drawings 25 amps. The motor is

  • drawing RLA and is running as it should
  • drawing LRA and is seized and should be replaced.
  • running hot
  • none of the above

22: Pressure vessels shall be provided with ___________in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

  • Pressure vessels need no type of protection as long as it is hydrostatically tested every three months
  • over pressure protection
  • over pressure protection and a rupture disc
  • over pressure protection as well as a temperature protection device

23: A class A3 refrigerant is considered

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

24: The measurement of heat in a particular substance is

  • sensible heat
  • enthalpy
  • latent heat
  • specific heat

25: What is an example of institutional occupancy?

  • Hospital
  • Football stadium
  • Dorms
  • Shopping mall