Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

  • R-22
  • Ammonia
  • Chlorofluorocarbons
  • All of the above

2: Calculate the voltage in a series circuit when the total amperage is 10 amps and the resistors have values of: R1=12 ohms, R2=8 ohms, R3=4 ohms

  • 2,400 volts
  • 2.40 volts
  • 24.0 volts
  • 240 volts

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

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

4: Crankcase heaters are energized

  • while the compressor is running
  • to prevent compressor freeze-up
  • to allow easy compressor start-up
  • when the compressor is off

5: 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
  • 25 uf
  • 40 uf
  • 15 uf

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

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

7: If a purge unit fails on a low pressure chiller, what are the symptoms?

  • increased capacity
  • low pressure chillers do not have purge units
  • high head pressure
  • low suction pressure

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

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

9: Pressure is the equivalent of

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

10: What is potential measured in?

  • Henrys
  • Volts
  • Ohms
  • Amps

11: Direct systems using Group II refrigerants

  • shall be installed per instruction of the AHJ
  • shall be installed in Class T machinery rooms
  • shall be allowed to be used for human comfort.
  • shall not be used for air condition for human comfort

12: How do you find net oil pressure on a compressor?

  • discharge pressure - suction pressure
  • gross oil pressure - suction pressure
  • gross oil pressure - discharge pressure
  • all of the above

13: Control systems can be classified by

  • source of power
  • safety
  • economy of operation
  • tonnage of system

14: What refrigerant doesn't have to be classified?

  • R-717
  • R-422A
  • R-134A
  • R-718

15: 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 as well as a temperature protection device
  • over pressure protection
  • over pressure protection and a rupture disc

16: Liquid line filter-driers on a 410A system must be rated for no less than

  • 400 psig
  • 600 psig
  • 1000 psig
  • 200 psig

17: Indirect systems using Group II refrigerants

  • shall be used in refrigeration system less than 1,000 lbs
  • shall be used for mechanical equipment only
  • shall be used in refrigeration system in excess of 1,000 lbs
  • shall have all refrigerant containing parts except piping, installed in a Class T machine room

18: At higher altitudes, boiling temperatures

  • decrease
  • depends on the refrigerant
  • increase
  • are unaffected

19: The equivalent length of pipe in a water piping system is

  • the total length of pipe as you would measure it
  • the total length of pipe as you would measure it plus 25% for fittigns
  • the total length of pipe plus equivalent-length of fittings
  • the total length of pipe plus equivalent of fittings multiplied by 2.31

20: What is used to check very low air pressures in air conditioning duct?

  • Manometer
  • Barometer
  • Vacuum gauge
  • Anemomter

21: What is considered a cooling agent?

  • any liquid used for the transmission of heat without vaporization
  • any liquid used for the transmission of heat when vaporization occurs
  • any liquid used for the transmission of heat without condensation
  • any liquid used for the transmission of heat when condensation occur

22: On an air cooled condenser, if the ambient air is 35F and dropping, what's its effect to the condensor?

  • it would make the condenser more efficient
  • it would make the condenser less efficient
  • it would cause the condenser to sweat
  • it would have no effect on the condenser

23: If a halide torch is used for leak detection, what color is the flame if it detects a leak?

  • green
  • red
  • orange
  • blue

24: E = I X R is

  • Ohms Law
  • Amps Law
  • Impedance Law
  • Watts Law

25: What would be the classification of a church?

  • Large mercantile
  • Place of assembly
  • Institutional
  • Industrial