Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: A halide torch is most useful with a freon compression system

  • to release a sticking valve
  • to sweat flanges on the refrigeration piping
  • to remove from from TXV's and evaporator coils
  • to detect refrigeration leaks in piping joints

2: Who approves containers for refrigerants?

  • E.P.A
  • D.O.E
  • D.O.T
  • D.O.D

3: Field Inspections of refrigeration and A/C systems in Massachusetts shall be made by

  • District Engineering Inspectors
  • Commissioned Inspectors
  • Master licensed Technician
  • both a or b

4: If a low-pressure chiller has a low-side leak, which of the following will most likely result?

  • Low head pressure and high suction pressure
  • High head pressure and low suction pressure
  • Low suction pressure and low discharge pressure
  • High suction pressure and high discharge pressure.

5: A tachometer is an instrument used to measure

  • static pressure
  • RPM
  • air velocity
  • speed

6: What refrigerant has zero ozone depletion

  • HFC
  • CFC
  • HCFC
  • None of the above

7: If the compression ratio on a centrifugal compressor rises too high, the compressor will stop pumping and make a loud sound commonly referred to as a

  • merge
  • purge
  • surge
  • splurge

8: Oils, classified as to source, are

  • naphthalene, paraffin, and castor
  • naphthalene, mixed, and paraffin
  • animal, vegetable, and mineral
  • animal, vegetable, and castor

9: A restaurant is classified as a

  • commercial occupancy
  • mixed occupancy
  • large mercantile occupancy
  • public assembly occupancy

10: Which occupancy can ammonia be used in?

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

11: Group A1 refrigerants over ____ pounds in a system must discharge to the atmosphere

  • 330
  • 110
  • 1,000
  • 6.6

12: How many gallons of water per pound of ammonia do you need?

  • 5
  • 1
  • 15
  • 20

13: Pressure-limiting device isn't required on a factory-sealed system containing less than ____ lbs.

  • 50
  • 18
  • 33
  • 22

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

  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2

15: When must refrigeration system covered by the code be inspected?

  • Annually and when installed
  • Not required
  • Upon installation
  • Annually

16: When the compressor is below the condensor

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

17: Gauge pressure is

  • Force of pressure above that of atmosphere
  • Barometric pressure
  • Absolute pressrue
  • Atmospheric pressure

18: With a 5/8" X 5/8" x 3/4" tee, what size is the center connection?

  • 5/8"
  • 3/4"
  • 3/8"
  • 1/2"

19: Which refrigerant class listed below is the most flammable?

  • B2
  • A3
  • C3
  • A2

20: The proper location for an oil separator is between the

  • evaporator and compressor
  • condenser and receiver
  • compressor and condenser
  • receiver and metering device

21: Secondary refrigerants are usually

  • Prestone anti-freeze
  • alcohol
  • water or brine
  • expensive

22: According to ASHRAE Standard-15 9.8 Positive Displacement Compressor Protection, the pressure-relief device discharge into

  • the low-pressure side of the system
  • the high side of the system
  • the liquid receiver
  • both a and c are correct

23: What is the boiling point of refrigerant governed by?

  • P&T relationship
  • Evaporator temperature
  • Condenser sub-cooling
  • Compressor RPM's

24: The total amount of refrigerant stored in a machinery room in all containers not provided with relief valves shall not exceed

  • 550 lbs
  • 660 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 330 lbs.

25: What type of voltage cause a potential relay to open?

  • 24 volt supply from the thermostat
  • 120 volt line voltage
  • Pick-up voltage
  • none of the above