Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: How would you know if there was a loss of crankcase pressure?

  • oil will foam
  • oil level will rise
  • oil will thin out
  • oil will thicken

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

  • Stainless Steel
  • PVC
  • Copper
  • Aluminum

3: Large Mercantile occupancy is a premise or that portion of a premise where more than ____ persons congregate on levels above or below the street level to purchase personal merchandise.

  • 350
  • 100
  • 250
  • 400

4: Refrigerant restricted in 2004 but used for transition for decades:

  • R-123
  • R-11
  • R-22
  • R-134A

5: The main purpose of the accumulator is to

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

6: The purpose of an accumulator is to

  • reduce friction loss to the flow of refrigerant
  • filter out impurities from the system
  • store excess refrigerant from the reciver
  • assure no liquid returns to the compressor

7: Refrigerant piping crossing an open space that affords passageway in any building shall not be less than _____ feet above the floor unless piping is located against the ceiling.

  • 9.00'
  • 7.00'
  • 7.25'
  • 8'4"

8: Methyl Chloride is a halogenated refrigerant and should not come in contact with

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

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

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

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

  • III
  • 15
  • 10
  • 25

11: A thermometer inside a duct measures ____ heat.

  • hidden
  • sensible
  • latent
  • specific

12: If the power element on an expansion valve should lose its charge, the valve would

  • Over feed
  • Under feed
  • Close
  • Stay open

13: What is the minimum size of the discharge pipe?

  • Same size as the outlet of the relief valve
  • One pipe size larger that the inlet of the relief valve
  • Depends on size of manifold
  • All of the above

14: What is used to check very low pressure?

  • Hygrometer
  • Manometer
  • Velometer
  • Hydrometer

15: A capacitor in series with the start windings will do what?

  • Increase starting torque
  • Decrease the RLA to within 10% of its rating
  • Increase run efficiency by 10% of its rating
  • Nothing

16: The evaporator is a device to

  • store liquid refrigerant
  • absorb heat into the refrigeration system
  • Keep the compressor busy
  • remove heat from the refrigeration system

17: All welding done on any refrigeration system or piping covered by 522 CMR 9.00 shall be performed by a according to Section IX of the ASME code

  • licensed technician
  • welder qualified
  • licensed welder
  • competent welder

18: What is the purpose of a surge capacitor on a contactor?

  • to keep the contactor pulled in
  • to balance the sine waves
  • to provide smoother start/stops
  • to protect low voltage equipment

19: Refrigeration piping before being buried shall be

  • leak tested
  • encased in pipe duct
  • pressure tested
  • All of the above

20: Which refrigerant is lighter than air?

  • R-717
  • R-11
  • R-123
  • R-134a

21: A class A3 refrigerant is considered

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

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

  • Leak tested
  • Insulated
  • Inspected
  • Pressurized

23: How are refrigerant blends classified?

  • Based on the oil used
  • Based on best case Fractionation
  • Based on worst case fractionation
  • Blends don't have to be classified

24: 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
  • 240 volts
  • 24.0 volts
  • 2.40 volts

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

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