Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: What happens to copper joints when overheated?

  • nothing
  • joint becomes oxidized and ditorted
  • copper becomes harder
  • none of the above

2: 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 amount of refrigerant stored in the receiver
  • float type switch that stops the compressor when the pressure on the high side becomes too high
  • float type valve that controls the crankcase oil level

3: What is Trichlorotrifluoromethane?

  • R-11
  • R-13
  • R-12
  • R-113

4: 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

5: 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

6: Who approves containers for refrigerants?

  • D.O.E
  • D.O.T
  • D.O.D
  • E.P.A

7: How many BTU's is produced by one watt of energy

  • 1
  • 3.00
  • 2.57
  • 3.41

8: A R-22 system running with a condensing temperature of 110F and a 40F evaporator temperature will read pressures of ____ on the high side and ____ on the low side.

  • 226 psig, 68 psig
  • 257 psig, 77 psig
  • 350 psig, 120 psig
  • 455 psig, 185 psig

9: What pipe can not be used for refrigeration?

  • M
  • N
  • K
  • L

10: R-22 is considered a(n)

  • CFC
  • HFC
  • HCFC
  • HCFCH

11: A low oil switch is typically

  • automatic reset
  • manual reset
  • time-delay auto reset
  • non used on semi-hermetic compressors over 10 ton capacity

12: When energized, a normally open relay will be

  • noisy
  • depends on the type and class of the relay
  • open
  • closed

13: 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

14: A motor starter is a device that includes an overload and a _______?

  • contactor
  • 2-pole contacts
  • duel-coil
  • all of the above

15: Evaporators located ____inches of a heating coil shall be equipped whit a pressure relief device.

  • 15
  • 24
  • 18
  • 10

16: A self contained system

  • is a unit system Group I refrigerants only
  • is a unit system Group II refrigerants only
  • is a complete factory made and tested system
  • is any system or part of a system used to increase evaporation by expansion or vaporization

17: Stop valves shall not be permitted between the system and the

  • relief valve
  • bleed valve
  • condenser
  • service valve

18: Refrigeration devices shall be equipped with a ____ to protect against unexpected pressure due to a malfunction or fire?

  • Relief valve
  • T&P device
  • Temperature limiter device
  • Circuit Breaker

19: On a ammonia compressor, the pressure of a forced fed oil pump is changed by varying the

  • opening at the pump inlet
  • cooling temperature set-point
  • opening at the pump outlet
  • adjustment of the spring tension of the TXV

20: On cooling towers, what causes the condenser water to drop

  • ambient temperatures
  • sensible heat
  • tower fans
  • evaporation of the water droplets

21: On a pumpdown system, the liquid-line solenoid is controlled by the

  • thermostat
  • low-ambient controller
  • defrost timer
  • low pressure switch

22: Low pressure chiller systems use what type of compressor?

  • Reciprocating
  • Screw
  • Scroll
  • Centrifugal

23: A mercury bulb controller is not recommended for

  • line or low voltage use
  • line voltage use
  • use where vibration is severe
  • low voltage use

24: What is the typical air conditioning operating pressures for 410A?

  • 60 psi suction, 210 psi discharge
  • 25 psi suction, 125 psi discharge
  • 105 psi suction, 350 psi discharge
  • None of the above

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

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