Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

Topics: All categories in the pool

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1: The two float-type metering devices are the

  • liquid float and the low-side float
  • vapor float and the low-side float.
  • high-side float and the low-side float
  • liquid float and the vapor float

2: Atmospheric pressure is equal to

  • 29.92" Hg
  • 14.7 psia
  • 14.7 psig
  • both a & b

3: Ashrae states that the equipment on a building needs to conform to adjacent buildings classifications when within ____ feet from opening and intakes.

  • 20
  • 75
  • 50
  • 15

4: What is a Category "M" fluid?

  • A fluid which is nonflammable, nontoxic, not damaging to human tissues, does not exceed 150 psig, and the designed temperature is between -20F to 366F
  • A typical refrigerant used on newer air conditioning and heat pump systems
  • A toxic fluid, which can produce serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily content
  • Any fluid that exceeds 150 psig and has design temperatures over 366F

5: Bubbles in the liquid line sight glass could be caused by

  • plugged drier
  • bad low pressure switch
  • overcharge of oil
  • leaking discharge valves in the compressor

6: Ammonia belongs to Group

  • A-2
  • B-1
  • A-1
  • B-2

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

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

8: What chemical in the refrigerant set off the leak detection alarm?

  • Fluorine
  • Chlorine
  • Both A and B
  • none of the above

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

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

10: A person holding a license as a refrigeration technician may connect or disconnect for the purpose of installation, repair, or replacement, any electrical device or control to be a part of a refrigeration or air conditioning system, from the

  • first disconnect in
  • breaker panel in
  • load-side of the contactor in
  • 24 volt secondary side of the Class 2 transformer to the thermostat

11: An electronic bridge circuit is basically a

  • high voltage circuit
  • Wheatstone
  • suspension
  • 24 volt control circuit

12: R-123 belongs to Group

  • B-3
  • B-1
  • B-2
  • A-3

13: What is the minimum size wire you can use on a 30 amp circuit?

  • 16 AWG
  • 12 AWG
  • 14 AWG
  • 10 AWG

14: A motor starter contains a thermal overload and a

  • solenoid
  • contactor
  • 3-way relay
  • transformer

15: Usually dry bulb temperature is

  • lower than dry bulb temperature
  • same as wet bulb temperature
  • higher than wet bulb temperature
  • not important and shall be ignored

16: Refrigerant systems containing Group I refrigerants can be installed in or on public stairways.

  • True
  • False

17: pressure relief valves must discharge to the atmosphere at a location not less than 15 feet from ground level and ____ feet from any window, ventilation opening, or exits of buildings.

  • 20
  • 15
  • 25
  • 10

18: A secondary coolant is defined as

  • a low temperature refrigerant used for cascading systems
  • a combination of interconnected parts from a closed circuit in where fluid is circulated for the purpose of cooling for a refrigeration system.
  • any liquid used for the transmission of heat without a change of state in A/C refrigeration systems having flash point above 150F
  • any refrigerant direcly in contact with the cooling space for process cooling

19: Heat that changes the physical state of a substance without effecting a change in its temperature is known as

  • sensible heat
  • latent heat
  • specific heat
  • lost heat

20: What device measures the specific gravity of a substance?

  • Thermometer
  • Hygrometer
  • Hydrometer
  • Manometer

21: A machine room with a refrigerant system using ammonia shall

  • be provided with a continuously operated ventilation system
  • be considered a non-hazardous location in accordance with National Electrical code
  • have no flame producing apparatus permanently installed and operated
  • All of the above

22: How many square inches per square foot?

  • 144
  • 24
  • 98
  • 64

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

  • junction
  • series-parallel
  • series
  • parallel

24: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

  • between the compressor and the stop valve
  • between the compressor and reciever
  • on top of the condensor
  • between the compressor and oil separator

25: Class A refrigerants are considered

  • non-toxic
  • non-flammable
  • toxic
  • flammable