Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: Which refrigerant is lighter than air?

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

2: Low pressure systems have what kind of compressor?

  • Reciprocating
  • Rotary
  • Scroll
  • Centrifugal

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

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

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

  • 45
  • 38
  • 60
  • 66

5: A R-22 system running with a condensing temperature of 110F and a 40F evaporator temperature will read pressures of ____ on the high side and ____ on the low side.

  • 226 psig, 68 psig
  • 455 psig, 185 psig
  • 257 psig, 77 psig
  • 350 psig, 120 psig

6: The measurement of heat in a particular substance is

  • sensible heat
  • latent heat
  • specific heat
  • enthalpy

7: How much refrigerant can be stored in a mechanical room outside of the system?

  • 330
  • 100
  • 150
  • 200

8: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 3 cubic feet or less

  • shall use fusible plugs
  • shall use pressure relief devices or fusible plugs
  • do not need pressure relief protection
  • shall use pressure relief devices

9: What must be done to all doors and access points in duct work going through a mechanical room?

  • Must be hindged
  • Must be screwed shut
  • Must be sealed and gasketed
  • All of the above

10: When the compressor is below the condensor

  • traps are needed on the oil return line
  • traps are needed on the discharge line
  • traps are not needed on this type of system
  • traps are needed on the suction line

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

  • 66
  • 22
  • 25
  • 50

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

  • 2
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3

13: Systems containing more than 110 pounds must have stop valves located at the

  • compressor suction inlet
  • compressor discharge outlet
  • receiver inlet and outlet
  • All of the above

14: Transformers are rated in

  • volt-amps
  • volts-ohms
  • volts
  • amps

15: Which of the following most closely represents the concentration of Li-Br in a absorption system?

  • 40% Li-Br, 60% distilled water
  • 40% Li-Br, 60% tap water
  • 50% Li-Br, 50% tap water
  • 60% Li-Br, 40% distilled water

16: On a day with low relative humidity, the two thermometers on a sling psychrometer will read

  • nearly the same
  • 2F difference
  • a ling psychrometer doesn't have two theremometers.
  • far apart or greater difference

17: What is used to check very low air pressures in air conditioning duct?

  • Barometer
  • Vacuum gauge
  • Manometer
  • Anemomter

18: Ammonia can come in contact with _______ ?

  • Brass
  • Aluminum
  • Copper tubing
  • Copper

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

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

20: A crankcase heater has a supplied voltage of 100 volts and is drawing 1.4 amps. What is the resistance?

  • 71 ohms
  • 27 ohms
  • 104 ohms
  • 80 ohms

21: Which of the following types of oils are hygroscopic?

  • polyolester (POE)
  • polyalkylene glycol (PAG)
  • naphthene mineral
  • both a and b

22: The main purpose of the accumulator is to

  • prevent liquid slugs at the compressor
  • store liquid refrigerant
  • provide space for the accumulation of oil and containminants
  • provide space for vapor to accumulate

23: The Board of Boilers adopts by reference

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

24: RPM's of a centrifugal compressor are at approximately?

  • 500
  • 10,000
  • 15,000
  • 30,000

25: When is the only time you can leave a service container attached to a system?

  • Leaking system
  • Recovery
  • Charging
  • Both b and c