Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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

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

2: 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?

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

3: The ____ design is the maximum pressure for which a specific part of a refrigeration system is designed.

  • high pressure
  • critical pressure
  • low pressure
  • design pressure

4: A start capacitor is wired in _____ with the start windings.

  • series-parallel
  • junction
  • parallel
  • series

5: The start winding has _____ turns than the run winding.

  • more
  • less
  • the same
  • none of the above

6: An accumulator can be located between the

  • evaporator and compressor
  • condenser and evaporator
  • first stage and second stage compressors
  • compressor and condenser

7: What would be the classification for Stop & Shop grocery store?

  • Place of assembly
  • Industrial
  • Large mercantile
  • Instituional

8: Before you change the type of refrigerant in a refrigeration system, what three things must be done?

  • place sign, check for leaks, insulate
  • you can't change refrigerants
  • nothing must be done
  • make sure it's compatible, notify owner, notify A.H.J

9: What is potential measured in?

  • Amps
  • Volts
  • Henrys
  • Ohms

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

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

11: One atmosphere equals

  • 29.4
  • 14.7
  • 0 psig
  • 0 psia

12: The main purpose of the accumulator is to

  • provide space for the accumulation of oil and containminants
  • store liquid refrigerant
  • provide space for vapor to accumulate
  • prevent liquid slugs at the compressor

13: What refrigerant doesn't have to be classifted?

  • R-711
  • R-134a
  • R-718
  • R-717

14: Joints in refrigeration piping must be _____ before being covered?

  • Inspected
  • Leak tested
  • Insulated
  • Pressurized

15: Transformers are rated in

  • volts
  • volt-amps
  • volts-ohms
  • amps

16: What will occur if the strong solution in an absorption chiller becomes too strong?

  • The machine will stop cooling and the solution will evaporate.
  • The machine will stop cooling and solution will crystallize
  • The machine will cool excessively as the solution evaporates
  • The machine will cool excessively as the solution crystallizes.

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

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

18: When systems are protected by a high pressure relief device, the compressor's pressure limiting device shall be set at or below ____ % of the operating pressure of the high side relief device.

  • 90
  • 110
  • 100
  • 80

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

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

20: Before you change the type of refrigerant in a refrigeration system, what three things must be done?

  • Make sure its compatible, notify owner, and notify AHJ.
  • Place sign, check for leaks, and insulate suction line
  • Nothing must be done
  • you can never change refrigerants

21: Group A1 refrigerants over ____ pounds in a system must discharge to the atmosphere

  • 1,000
  • 6.6
  • 330
  • 110

22: A class B1 refrigerant is considered

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

23: The instrument used to measure the specific gravity of absorption chiller solutions is the

  • refractometer
  • anemometer
  • hydrometer
  • Psychrometer

24: Pressure vessels having design pressures of 15 psig or less shall have the strength to withstand at least ______times the design pressure.

  • 2.5
  • 3.0
  • 5.5
  • 2.0

25: A tachometer is an instrument used to measure

  • speed
  • air velocity
  • static pressure
  • RPM