Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: 14.7 psia is equivalent to

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

2: A 3-cubic foot receiver must have what type of relief valve?

  • fusible plug
  • relief valve
  • rupture device
  • none of the above

3: The maximum permissible amperage draw for a 40VA transfomer with a secondary voltage of 24V is

  • 1.7
  • 1.2
  • .8
  • .1

4: 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

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

5: Machinery rooms must be vented to ______?

  • outdoors
  • neutralizing tank
  • basement
  • unoccupied spaces

6: What refrigerant is an inorganic compound?

  • R-132A
  • R-22
  • R-410A
  • Ammonia

7: If a halide torch is used for leak detection, what color is the flame if it detects a leak?

  • red
  • blue
  • green
  • orange

8: Suction line oil traps should be installed when the condenser is

  • on the third floor roof and the evaporator is in the basement
  • in the basement and the evaporator is on the third floor
  • more than 100' away from the evaporator
  • located outside the operates in temperatures below 35F

9: Group A2 refrigerants have a ______ toxicity rating than Group B1 refrigerants.

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

10: When the compressor is below the condensor

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

11: What does an anemometer measure?

  • temperature
  • velocity
  • voltage
  • amperage

12: Low ambient controls are used when

  • when systems run all year round
  • always
  • economizers are used
  • on air conditioning systems only

13: It shall be the duty of the person in charge of the premises on which a refrigeration system containing more than ___ lbs of refrigerant is installed to provide a schematic drawing or panel giving directions for the operation of the system.

  • 15
  • 55
  • 50
  • 75

14: On a TXV, the purpose of an external equalizer is to?

  • Increase the pressure on the top of the power head diaphragm
  • balance the evaporator load
  • compensate for a pressure drop across the evaporator coil
  • allow a greater adjustment spam

15: Ammonia is under what safety classification?

  • B1
  • B3
  • A3
  • B2

16: When a refrigeration or air conditioning system is installed

  • the form of certificate shall be authorized by the Department of Pubic safety
  • it shall not be operated below prescribed pressures
  • it shall be approved by the owner for proper operation.
  • a field inspection shall be made before it is put into service

17: The External equalizer of a TXV compensates for

  • pressure drop across the condenser coil
  • pressure within the system
  • pressure within the evaporator
  • pressure drop across the evaporator coil

18: A mercury bulb controller is not recommended for

  • use where vibration is severe
  • low voltage use
  • line or low voltage use
  • line voltage use

19: 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

20: It takes how many BTU/hr to melt one pound of ice at 32F

  • 144
  • 212
  • 180
  • 970

21: Walls and doors of a machinery room shall be at least _____ hour(s) fire rated.

  • 2
  • 3
  • 1
  • 5

22: What is Trichlorotrifluoromethane?

  • R-12
  • R-13
  • R-113
  • R-11

23: If two 500 ohm resistors are connected in series, the resistance will be

  • 500 ohms
  • 200 ohms
  • 1000 ohms
  • 20 ohms

24: Setting a pressure relief device shall not exceed ___ of the design pressure

  • 80%
  • 100%
  • 75%
  • 90%

25: What do you need to do when you install a new system?

  • Add refrigerant
  • Document the superheat and subcooling reading
  • Have it inspected
  • Insulate the suction line before you take a superheat reading