Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: If the power element on an expansion valve should lose its charge, the valve would

  • Stay open
  • Under feed
  • Close
  • Over feed

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

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

3: The absorber shell contains the

  • condenser and the absorber
  • evaporator and the absorber
  • condenser, the evaporator, and the generator
  • condenser and the generator

4: The low pressure oil safety switch

  • never trips
  • resets itself automatically
  • must be reset manually
  • resets itself after the time delay has terminated

5: All low-pressure chillers use which type of compressor?

  • Reciprocating
  • Centrifugal
  • Rotary
  • Scroll

6: What is used to check very low pressure?

  • Velometer
  • Hygrometer
  • Manometer
  • Hydrometer

7: Refrigerant piping crossing an open space that affords passageway in any building shall not be less than _____ feet above the floor unless piping is located against the ceiling.

  • 7.25'
  • 8'4"
  • 7.00'
  • 9.00'

8: The two basic types of evaporators are

  • direct expansion and plate
  • finned and plate
  • prime surface and finned
  • flooded and direct expansion

9: Sensible heat is the heat added to a substance to

  • cause evaporation
  • raise its temperature
  • change its state
  • freeze it

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

11: Pipe identification labels are required when the system contains more than

  • 110 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 120 lbs
  • 65 lbs

12: Pressure relief valves shall be marked with the data from

  • Section IV Division of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Code
  • Section VIII Division of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Code
  • Section XIII Division of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Code
  • Section I Division VIII of ASME Boiler & Pressure Code

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

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

14: When is the space above a drop ceiling calculated as space for refrigerant limit quantities?

  • When there are sprinklers above
  • When its white
  • When there is a space 6' or more above it
  • When it's used as part of a supply or return air system

15: Capacity control on a centrifugal compressor is accomplished by the

  • post-rotational guide vanes
  • pre-rotational guide vanes
  • check valves
  • slide vanes

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

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

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

  • 60
  • 45
  • 38
  • 66

18: All electrical work done on refrigeration systems must comply with

  • Department of Energy
  • ASHREA-15 Section 9.2.1
  • OSHA
  • NEC and Massachusetts Modifications

19: What is the typical air conditioning operating pressures for R-22?

  • 60 psi suction 210 psi discharge
  • 25 psi suction 125 psi discharge
  • 105 psi suction 340 psi discharge
  • None of the above

20: What are the three components of a transformer?

  • Primary core, secondary coil, and high and low voltage connectors.
  • Contacts, secondary coil, and core
  • Primary coil, secondary coil, and copper contacts
  • Primary coil, secondary coil, and core

21: 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

22: Which creates more of a heat load?

  • 90% RH
  • 30% RH
  • 70% RH
  • 50% RH

23: Most CFC's are

  • inert but toxic
  • flammable
  • toxic
  • inert

24: A person holding a license as a refrigeration technician may connect or disconnect for the purpose of installation, repair, or replacement, any electrical device or control to be a part of a refrigeration or air conditioning system, from the

  • load-side of the contactor in
  • breaker panel in
  • 24 volt secondary side of the Class 2 transformer to the thermostat
  • first disconnect in

25: How far from the ground does a relief valve need to be?

  • At least 25' above grade
  • At least 20' above grade
  • At least 15' above grade
  • Not more than 3' above grade