Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

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

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

2: Can a R22 line set be reused for a 410A system and if it can be reused, what must be done to it?

  • Flush with R-718
  • Flush with RX-11
  • Flush with ammonia
  • Flush with R-11

3: What is Absolute Zero?

  • -640F
  • -773F
  • -400F
  • -460F

4: The location of a thermal bulb of a TXV affects

  • the amount of liquid in the condenser.
  • the amount of liquid returning to the compressor
  • the amount of liquid refrigerant in the evaporator
  • subcooling

5: The Board of Boilers adopts by reference

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

6: Megaohm meter's main function is

  • to detect weak motor winding insulation of a refrigeration or air conditioning compressor by creating high DC voltages to the compressor
  • to detect very high resistances to ground of refrigeration or air conditioning compressors
  • to test very high value capacitors for large 3-phase refrigeration compressors and blower motors.
  • Both a and b are correct

7: Which of the following is an example of an azeotropic refrigerant?

  • R-404A
  • R-500
  • R-410A
  • R-134A

8: Sublimation occurs when

  • ice melts and turns to water
  • liquid is formed from a gas
  • gas is formed from a liquid
  • gas is formed directly from a solid

9: Ammonia can come in contact with _______ ?

  • Copper tubing
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Brass

10: A low oil switch is typically

  • manual reset
  • time-delay auto reset
  • automatic reset
  • non used on semi-hermetic compressors over 10 ton capacity

11: What is the maximum voltage range allowed on an electrical circuit?

  • 20%
  • 15%
  • 10%
  • 5%

12: On a 460V motor, what is he MAXIMUM voltage that can be safely applied to it?

  • 506v
  • 550v
  • 660v
  • None of the above

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

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

14: Refrigerant systems containing Group I refrigerants can be installed in or on public stairways.

  • True
  • False

15: The normal operating evaporator temperature of R-410A for air conditioning is typically

  • 45F
  • 155F
  • 32F
  • 158F

16: A 24 volt transformer with a 240 volt primary can handle how many amps?

  • There isn't enough information to answer.
  • 20 amps
  • 10 amps
  • 24 amps

17: Which occupancy can ammonia be used in?

  • redifential
  • industrial
  • depends on the quantity of freon
  • commercial

18: A normally operating R-410A system with a condensing temperature of 110F will have a high side pressure of around ______ psig

  • 365 psig
  • 327 psig
  • 255 psig
  • 125 psig

19: Before you change the type of refrigerant in a refrigeration system, what three things must be done?

  • nothing must be done
  • place sign, check for leaks, insulate
  • make sure it's compatible, notify owner, notify A.H.J
  • you can't change refrigerants

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

  • 600
  • 500
  • 100
  • 400

21: A multi-evaporator refrigeration system uses what type of valve to maintain evaporating temperatures?

  • EEV
  • CPR valve
  • EPR valve
  • Solenoid valve

22: What type of material can't be used on the outlet of a relief valve?

  • PVC
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Stainless steel
  • Copper

23: How far from the window does a relief valve need to be according to ASHRAE-15?

  • At least 40'
  • At least 20'
  • At least 30'
  • There is no minimum for relief valve and windows.

24: A High-Probability System

  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter the occupied space
  • is a system highly likely to leak form a failed connection or component of such system
  • is such that any leak will cause injury or death to anyone within a 100 square foot area
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter an unoccupied space

25: Pressure vessels having design pressures of 15 psig or less shall have the strength to withstand at least ______times the design pressure.

  • 2.5
  • 3.0
  • 2.0
  • 5.5