Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: Megaohm meters can detect a ground in the

  • up to 1,000,000 ohms
  • up to 10,000 ohms
  • up to 1,000 ohms
  • 10,000,000 ohms or higher

2: A VRF system is a direct system

  • true
  • false

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

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

4: Name a reason that does not cause reduced condenser air quantity

  • Prevailing winds
  • Dirty fan blades
  • High ambient temperature
  • Dirty Coil

5: An oil pressure safety switch should be set at

  • 10 to 15 psi below low side pressure
  • 5 to 10 psi above low side pressure
  • 10-15 psi above low side pressure
  • 5 to 10 psi below low side pressure

6: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

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

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

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

8: When a pressure gauge is permanently installed on a system, it must be ___ times the design pressure of the system.

  • 2.2
  • 1.2
  • 1
  • 1.5

9: Watt's Law indicates Volts X Amps = _________.

  • Resistance
  • Ohms
  • Current
  • Watts

10: Direct systems using Group II refrigerants

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

11: Starting relays for a single phase compressors are used to remove the starting circuit from operation when the motor reaches approximately ____ percent of its speed.

  • 50
  • 75
  • 24
  • 100

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

  • 75
  • 20
  • 15
  • 50

13: What would be the classification for Stop & Shop grocery store?

  • Industrial
  • Large mercantile
  • Instituional
  • Place of assembly

14: 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.

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

15: Fractionation occurs when

  • when a fraction of refrigerant is added as the full charge
  • some of the blended refrigerant evaporates or condenses before the rest of the blend
  • the pressures increase as the heat load increases
  • the pressures decreases as the heat load decreases

16: E = I X R is

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

17: Clearance volume

  • varies depending on compressor speed
  • is the same on all compressors
  • affects compressor capacity
  • has no effect on compressor capacity

18: A rule of thumb in air conditioning is ____ CFM per ton?

  • 500
  • 400
  • 100
  • 600

19: Fusible plugs must have what marked on them?

  • Melting temperature in F
  • Melting temperature in C
  • Opening pressure
  • All of the above

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

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

21: The certificate of inspection

  • shall be $20 and an additional fee of $1 for each tone above 20 tons
  • shall be authorized by a notarized insurance company
  • shall be posted on the compressor shell or electrical panel at the unit
  • shall be posted and protected from dirt, water, and other elements

22: Which refrigerant is lighter than air?

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

23: Three-phase motors have what type of windings?

  • one start winding and one run winding.
  • three start windings
  • three run windings
  • three run windings and 3 start windings

24: Which of the following are considered inorganic refrigerants?

  • R-717 and R-718
  • 410A and R-407C
  • R-500 and R-502
  • None of the above

25: When a receiver is greater than 3 cubic feet but less than 10 cubic feed, what is the minimum relief device required?

  • fusible plug
  • relief valve
  • rupture disc
  • all of the above