ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: When can recovered refrigerants be reused?

  • They can't
  • Only when used in original owner's equipment
  • Only if used in 30 days of recovery
  • None of the above

2: Which refrigerant(s) is an HFC?

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

3: The main purpose of a refrigerant detector in a machinery room is to

  • inform there is a refrigerant leak int he system
  • detect toxins in the air caused by a refrigerant leak
  • to set off an alarm when there is refrigerant present inside the room
  • all of the above

4: When an inspection is needed, how often must it be done?

  • every 36 months
  • annually
  • every 18 months
  • every 24 months

5: The total amount of refrigerant stored in a machinery room in all containers not provided with relief valves shall not exceed

  • 330 lbs.
  • 550 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 660 lbs

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

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

7: Halogenated refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Magnesium alloy
  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless steel

8: What is a Category "M" fluid?

  • A toxic fluid, which can produce serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily content
  • A fluid which is nonflammable, nontoxic, not damaging to human tissues, does not exceed 150 psig, and the designed temperature is between -20F to 366F
  • A typical refrigerant used on newer air conditioning and heat pump systems
  • Any fluid that exceeds 150 psig and has design temperatures over 366F

9: What type refrigerant is NOT ozone depleting?

  • CFC
  • HCFC
  • Halon
  • HFC

10: A relief valve discharge capacity is rated in

  • Pounds of air per minute.
  • PSIA
  • PSIG
  • temperature minus pounds of air per second divided by release rate squared

11: A premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants can not quickly vacate the space is considered

  • commercial occupancy
  • institutional occupancy
  • public assembly occupancy
  • mixed occupancy

12: A factory-sealed system containing less than 22lbs. of Group A1 refrigerant

  • shall be inspected by the Boiler of Inspectors bi-annually
  • shall have a pressure limiting device and a pressure relief valve installed
  • shall have a pressure limiting device installed on the high side of the system
  • does not require a pressure-limiting device

13: When is the only time you can leave a service container attached to a system?

  • Leaking system
  • Recovery
  • Charging
  • Both b and c

14: When must refrigeration system covered by the code be inspected?

  • Annually and when installed
  • Annually
  • Not required
  • Upon installation

15: A total of all group A-2,B-2, A-3, and B-3 refrigerants shall not exceed ____ lb in the occupied areas and machinery rooms of institutional occupancies.

  • 550
  • 350
  • 100
  • 50

16: Large mercantile occupancy is

  • a premise of that portion of a premise where more than 100 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.
  • a premise of that portion of a premise where more than 50 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise where more than 200 persons congregate on levels above or below street level to purchase personal merchandise
  • a premise or that portion of a premise where more than 1500 persons congregate on levels above or below street level to purchase personal merchandise

17: What should not (and can not) be located between a pressure imposing device and a pressure-limiting device?

  • Stop valve
  • Foot valve
  • Muffler
  • Moisture indicator

18: Which of the following are considered inorganic refrigerants?

  • R-717 and R-718
  • 410A and R-407C
  • R-500 and R-502
  • None of the above

19: What is an example of institutional occupancy?

  • Shopping mall
  • Hospital
  • Football stadium
  • Dorms

20: Which occupancy can ammonia be used in?

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

21: Where a refrigeration or air conditioning system is installed,

  • The company who installed the system must notify the fire department in the jurisdiction where installed
  • A field inspection shall be made before it is put into service
  • the form or certificate shall be authorized by the Department of Public Safety
  • it shall not be operated below prescribed pressuers

22: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 3 cubic feet or more

  • shall use pressure relief devices or fusible plugs
  • shall use pressure relief devices
  • shall use fusible plugs
  • do not need pressure relief protection

23: How many gallons of water do you need per pound of ammonia?

  • 100
  • 50
  • 10
  • 1

24: What kind of material can't be used on the outlet of a relief valve?

  • Aluminum
  • PVC
  • Copper
  • Stainless Steel

25: Field Inspections of refrigeration and A/C systems in Massachusetts shall be made by

  • District Engineering Inspectors
  • Commissioned Inspectors
  • Master licensed Technician
  • both a or b