Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: When an A/C system is excessively low on refrigerant

  • it can become contaminated with water
  • there can be nuisance trip outs
  • the suction line may be too hot to touch
  • All of the above

2: A solder joint melts at temperatures of

  • 400F to 800F
  • 1,200F to 1,500F
  • 600F to 900F
  • less than 400F

3: A water regulating valve opens when

  • when the power is on there is an overcharge of refrigerant
  • when the power is on
  • the head pressure rises
  • the compressor is on

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

  • PVC
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Stainless steel
  • Copper

5: What was the main reason for enacting the no venting rule of July 1, 1992?

  • Ozone depletion
  • Green house effect
  • Global warming potential
  • All of the above

6: Can a R22 line set be reused for a 410A system and if it can be reused, what must be done to it?

  • Flush with R-11
  • Flush with RX-11
  • Flush with R-718
  • Flush with ammonia

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

  • the form or certificate shall be authorized by the Department of Public Safety
  • 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
  • it shall not be operated below prescribed pressuers

8: Refrigerants shall be classified by

  • maximum permissible quantities of each group
  • requirements for commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies
  • color codes
  • toxicity and flammability

9: Liquid shall not occupy more than ____ of the volume when the temperature of the refrigerant is 90F.

  • 90%
  • 100%
  • 80%
  • 75%

10: The main purpose of the accumulator is to

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

11: What must be done to all doors and access points in duct work going through a mechanical room?

  • Must be hindged
  • Must be screwed shut
  • Must be sealed and gasketed
  • All of the above

12: In a properly balanced system with valves open and properly adjusted, if the suction line is warm to the touch, its because of

  • not enough oil in the system
  • oil in evaporator
  • low head pressure
  • moisture in the system

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

  • 18
  • 24
  • 10
  • 15

14: R-12. R-22, and R-40 are considered Group I refrigerants.

  • True
  • False

15: The 522 CMR 9.00 has adopted for reference ASHRAE ____

  • 15
  • 25
  • 10
  • III

16: In a horizontal shell & tube condenser, the ammonia is liquefied by

  • passing thru the tubes from top to bottom
  • water sprayed over condenser
  • removing the latent heat of vaporization
  • removing the latent heat of fusion

17: An air conditioning system rated for 36,000 BTU's is equivalent to

  • three tons of cooling
  • one ton of cooling
  • two tons of cooling
  • 12,000 tons of cooling

18: The proper location for an oil separator is between the

  • receiver and metering device
  • condenser and receiver
  • compressor and condenser
  • evaporator and compressor

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

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

20: Machinery rooms must be vented to ______?

  • neutralizing tank
  • outdoors
  • unoccupied spaces
  • basement

21: The main cause of enacting the "no vending rule" of July 1st 1992 was

  • global warming potential
  • ozone depletion
  • both a & b
  • None of the above

22: Group A3 refrigerants have a ______ flammability rating than Group B1 refrigerants

  • the same
  • there is no Group B1 refrigerants
  • lower
  • higher

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

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

24: What is the leaving chilled water set point for water chiller systems?

  • 38F
  • 45F
  • 55F
  • 66F

25: All serviceable components of a refrigeration system shall be provided with

  • name plates with markings referring to pressure and temperature in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • service manuals
  • manufactures instructions on start-up procedures
  • safe access