Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: Pressure vessel having an inside diameter exceeding 6” with an internal pressure greater than 15psig shall be marked directly on or on the nameplate the letters _______________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • “U” or “UM”
  • “UV”
  • “UM” and “UV”
  • “UL”

2: 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

3: Before determining if a machinery room equipment is excluded from following Ashrae 15, you must determine how many pounds of refrigerant per _____ cubic feet?

  • 1,000
  • 100
  • 10,000
  • 100,000

4: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

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

5: _____ alloys shall not be used in contact with an halogenated refrigerants.

  • Magnesium
  • Zinc
  • Nickel
  • Copper

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

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

7: If your suction line is warmer than the room temperature, this may indicate

  • an over charge
  • a low charge
  • below normal superheat
  • plugged air filter

8: What is R-22?

  • CCFCM
  • HFC
  • Chlorofluoromethane
  • Chlorodifluoromethane

9: A room having machinery but no flame producing apparatus permanently installed and operated is considered a

  • Class T machinery room
  • Class B machinery room
  • Class M machinery room
  • Class A machinery room

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

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

11: Relief valves are rated in

  • pounds of air per minute
  • gallons of water per hour
  • pounds of air per hour
  • gallons of water per minute

12: A high side float is a

  • float type valve that controls the amount of refrigerant stored in the receiver
  • float type valve that controls the crankcase oil level
  • metering device used on critically charged systems that controls the level of the liquid refrigerant in the high pressure side of the system.
  • float type switch that stops the compressor when the pressure on the high side becomes too high

13: Class T machine room

  • has no flame producing apparatus permanently installed
  • shall include closets used for setting equipment
  • shall have remote controls to stop the action of the refrigerant compressor
  • shall have refrigerant leak detecting systems installed inside and outside the room

14: What must be done to refrigerant pipes before being buried ?(8.10.4)

  • Certified
  • Insulated and installed in a pipe duct (Encased)
  • Classifed
  • Leak checked

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

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

16: Pairs of mating stop valves that allow sections of a system to be joined before opening these valves or separated after closing them are

  • king valves
  • ball valves
  • gate or globe valves
  • companion or block valves

17: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • lavender
  • white
  • silver
  • light green

18: The leaving chilled water set point for comfort cooling is typically?

  • 45
  • 38
  • 60
  • 66

19: In a low temperature refrigeration system, the benefit of the system using P.A.G. oil is

  • it is hydroscopic
  • it traps moisture
  • viscosity
  • all of the above

20: 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
  • 330 lbs.
  • 550 lbs

21: In a system designed for sub-zero ambient temperatures, what must be added?

  • Low-ambient kit
  • Booster compressor
  • Infrared dye for leak identification
  • Nitrogen

22: A thermometer inside a duct measures ____ heat.

  • sensible
  • hidden
  • latent
  • specific

23: R-22 falls under which safety classification?

  • A-2
  • B-2
  • A-1
  • B-1

24: Name three things that must be done when changing refrigeration lubricant?

  • Make sure it's compatible, notify owner, notify AHJ
  • You can't change lubricants.
  • Place sign, check for leaks, insulate
  • Nothing must be done

25: Pi equals approximately

  • 3.41
  • 746
  • 3.14
  • 12,000