Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

Topics: All categories in the pool

Quiz Result Settings

1: On a ammonia compressor, the pressure of a forced fed oil pump is changed by varying the

  • opening at the pump outlet
  • cooling temperature set-point
  • adjustment of the spring tension of the TXV
  • opening at the pump inlet

2: A Category D fluid

  • is when the fluid handled is non flammable, nontoxic, and not damaging to human as defined in ANSI/ASME Process Piping.
  • is when the design pressure does not exceed 150 psi
  • a fluid for service piping in which the potential for personnel exposure is judged to cause harm and irreversible damage to those persons exposed to it
  • Both a and b are correct

3: Absolute pressure is

  • Gauge Pressure
  • Atmospheric Pressure
  • Gauge + Atmospheric Pressure + Pi
  • none of the above

4: The oil separator is always inserted in the system

  • where it can be easily serviced
  • to prevent oil logging
  • in a cool spot
  • in the discharge line

5: The Board of Boilers adopts by reference

  • the MACS Pressure Vessel Code of Massachusetts
  • Montreal Protocol Safety Code
  • MSCA Code
  • the 1997 ANSI/ASHRAE Safety Code

6: What is the minimum height refrigeration piping should be placed against walls?

  • 7.25'
  • Ceiling height
  • 6'
  • 72"

7: Crankcase heaters are energized

  • to prevent compressor freeze-up
  • while the compressor is running
  • to allow easy compressor start-up
  • when the compressor is off

8: R-11 belongs to Group

  • B-1
  • B-3
  • A-2
  • A-1

9: Which refrigerant class listed below is the most flammable?

  • B2
  • C3
  • A3
  • A2

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

  • 100
  • 400
  • 600
  • 500

11: A relief valve discharge capacity is rated in

  • temperature minus pounds of air per second divided by release rate squared
  • PSIA
  • PSIG
  • Pounds of air per minute.

12: A R-410A system running with a condensing temperature of 110F and 50F evaporator temperature will read pressures of ___ on the high side and ___ on the low side

  • 455 psig, 185 psig.
  • 226 psig, 68 psig
  • 257 psig, 77 psig
  • 365 psig, 120 psig

13: The high side float assembly meters refrigerant into the evaporator through the

  • upper chamber of the high side
  • upper chamber of the low side
  • lower chamber of the high side
  • lower chamber of the low side

14: If air is present in an absorption chilled water appliance, which of the following will most likely occur?

  • The Li-Br solution will become more concentrated
  • System operating pressure will drop
  • The Li-Br solution will become more diluted
  • Rust can form

15: Which of the following controllers would you expect to be most sensitive to temperature changes?

  • line voltage t-stat
  • immersion controller
  • aquastat
  • low voltage t-stat

16: What is absolute humidity?

  • the amount of moisture in the air per one pound of 50% RH air
  • the amount of moisture in the air in grains of cubic feet of volume
  • the amount of moisture in the air in grains of square feet of volume
  • none of the above

17: A pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 22
  • 25
  • 66
  • 50

18: Pressure limiting devices are not required for systems containing less then ________ refrigerants.

  • 22 lbs
  • 44 lbs
  • 6.6 lbs
  • 13.9 lbs

19: What type of relief valve is used on a CO2 system?

  • gate valve
  • fusible plug
  • glove disc
  • rupture disc

20: A premise or that portion of a premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants cannot quickly vacate the space such as auditoriums, ballrooms, classrooms, passenger depots, restaurants, and theaters is considered a(n)

  • public assembly occupancy
  • institutional occupancy
  • illegal occupancy
  • commercial occupancy

21: Large mercantile occupancy is

  • a premise or that portion of a premise where more than 1500 persons congregate on levels above or below street level to purchase personal merchandise
  • a premise of that portion of a premise where more than 100 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.
  • a premise of that portion of a premise where more than 50 persons congregate on levels above of below street level to purchase personal merchandise.
  • a premise or that portion of a premise where more than 200 persons congregate on levels above or below street level to purchase personal merchandise

22: Increasing superheat will do what to your system?

  • Nothing
  • Increase gas flow
  • Increase liquid flow
  • Decrease liquid flow

23: A single pole-double throw switch uses how many wires?(excluding the ground)

  • 3
  • 2
  • 4
  • 5

24: The measurement of heat in a particular substance is

  • specific heat
  • latent heat
  • sensible heat
  • enthalpy

25: Joints in piping for refrigeration containing parts must withstand temperatures of ___?

  • 600F
  • 1000F
  • 700F
  • 800F