Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

Topics: All categories in the pool

Quiz Result Settings

1: Stop valves shall not be permitted between the system and the

  • service valve
  • relief valve
  • bleed valve
  • condenser

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: The boiling point of a refrigerant is based on

  • Temperature
  • Heat content
  • a pressure-temperature relationship
  • None of the above.

4: 14.7 psia is equivalent to

  • atmospheric pressure at seal level
  • 29.92" Hg
  • 0 psig
  • All of the above.

5: Ammonia (NH3) is a group III refrigerant

  • True
  • False

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

  • 66
  • 50
  • 25
  • 22

7: The critical temperature of a refrigerant gas occurs when

  • the gas is no longer saturated
  • any decrease in pressure will cause condensation
  • the gas returns to a liquid
  • any increase in pressure will not liquefy the gas

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

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

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

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

10: The level of voltage caused by back electromagnetic force that opens the contacts of a potential relay in order to take the start capacitor out of the circuit is

  • pick-up voltage
  • boost voltage
  • run voltage
  • lift voltage

11: Relief valves are rated in

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

12: A cross charged power element on an expansion valve would normally be used in what temperature range?

  • -100F to -40F
  • -40F to 0F
  • 30F to 50F
  • 0F-38F

13: Viscosity is

  • the ability of oil to flow
  • a measure of heat content
  • the coefficient of external friction
  • measure of weight

14: Liquid level gauges must be provided with what?

  • A relief valve
  • A low level mark
  • Automatic shut-offs
  • A red line

15: Ohm's Law indicates Amps X Resistance = ___________.

  • Current
  • Ohms
  • Impedance
  • Volts

16: An example of direct system is

  • rooftop unit
  • chiller
  • absorber
  • none of the above

17: Which is considered the more efficient condenser?

  • fan cooled
  • air cooled
  • spray cooled
  • water cooled

18: What is an egress?

  • An escape route
  • A code violation
  • An entrance or exit
  • A valve put on the low side of the system to prevent frosting

19: Pressure relief devices are marked with a ____________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • UL and UR
  • UL and UM
  • UM or UL
  • UV or UR

20: What device removes the start winding from the circuit of a split-phase motor once the motor reaches 75% of its rated load amps (RLA)?

  • duel-voltage switch
  • centrifugal switch
  • printed circuit board (PCB)
  • motor starter

21: In an A/C unit, dirty filters will cause

  • low suction pressure
  • high suction pressur
  • low oil pressure
  • high discharge pressure

22: Low-side system leaks in a low-pressure chiller will often result in

  • air being pulled into the system
  • water being pulled into the system
  • system refrigerant leaking from the system
  • nitrogen leaking out of the system.

23: One watt of electrical energy in a resistive heater will provide _____ BTU/hr

  • 16.64
  • 3.415
  • 6.830
  • 34.15

24: A premise where large numbers of people congregate and from which occupants can not quickly vacate the space is considered

  • public assembly occupancy
  • institutional occupancy
  • commercial occupancy
  • mixed occupancy

25: An azeotropic refrigerant is

  • a mixture of two or more refrigerants that boil at about the same temperature minimizing temperature glide.
  • a mixture of two or more refrigerants that boil at much different temperatures causing temperature glide
  • a mixture of two or more refrigerants that boil at much different temperatures minimizing temperature glide
  • none of the above