Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

Topics: All categories in the pool

Quiz Result Settings

1: When a receiver is greater than 3 cubic feet but less than 10 cubic feed, what is the minimum relief device required?

  • fusible plug
  • relief valve
  • rupture disc
  • all of the above

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

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

3: Transformers are rated in

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

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

  • 10
  • 50
  • 1
  • 100

5: The formula for Pure Power in a resistance circuit is

  • Watts = volts X amps
  • Kw = volts X amps
  • Watts X amps.
  • Watts X power factor

6: What is the minimum size of the discharge pipe?

  • Same size as the outlet of the relief valve
  • One pipe size larger that the inlet of the relief valve
  • Depends on size of manifold
  • All of the above

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

  • Stay open
  • Under feed
  • Close
  • Over feed

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

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

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

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

10: One atmosphere equals

  • 0 psia
  • 29.4
  • 14.7
  • 0 psig

11: Crankcase heaters are energized

  • while the compressor is running
  • to prevent compressor freeze-up
  • when the compressor is off
  • to allow easy compressor start-up

12: A motor is rated for 120 volts and has a RLA (rated-load amps) of 5 amps. What is the wattage of the motor?

  • 746 watts
  • 5KW
  • 600 watts
  • 1000 watts

13: Ammonia shall be discharged into ____________ or a tank containing one gallon of water for every pound of ammonia.

  • the atmosphere
  • a de-pressurized recovery tank with a silver top and yellow bottom
  • a tank containing two pounds of a water/lithium bromide mix for every pound of ammonia
  • All of the above

14: Heat transferred by conduction from one body to another is done via:

  • gas
  • liquid
  • solid
  • All of the above

15: Liquid shall not occupy more than ____ of the volume when the temperature of the refrigerant is 90F.

  • 100%
  • 80%
  • 90%
  • 75%

16: What is the amp draw of a 40 VA transformer at 24 volts

  • 1,000 amps
  • 1K amps
  • 106 amps
  • 1.6 amps

17: What kind of system uses two different refrigerants in separate systems dependent on each other?

  • Cascade
  • Low pressure
  • R-414B
  • Simple

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

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

19: The best way to determine the voltage requirement for an electrical component is to

  • read the nameplate data
  • determine the capacity of the service panel
  • read the voltage with a mulitmeter
  • check with the utility company

20: What is a Category "D" fluid?

  • A typical refrigerant used on newer air conditioning and heat pump ssytems
  • Any fluid that exceeds 150 psig and has design temperature of over 366F
  • A toxic fluid, which can produce serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily contact
  • A fluid which is nonflammable, nontoxic, not damaging to human tissues, does not exceed 150 psig, and design temperature is between -20F to 366F

21: What must be done if refrigeration lines pass through a concrete floor?

  • moisture barrier
  • installed through a pipe casing
  • insulated
  • leak checked

22: Emergency shutdown procedures, including precautions to be observed in case of a breakdown or leak over 55 lbs of refrigerant charge, shall be displayed on a conspicuous card located as near as possible to the

  • boiler
  • outside the machinery room
  • evaporator
  • compressor

23: What is an example of institutional occupancy?

  • Hospital
  • Shopping mall
  • Football stadium
  • Dorms

24: Bubbles in the liquid line sight glass could be caused by

  • bad low pressure switch
  • leaking discharge valves in the compressor
  • plugged drier
  • overcharge of oil

25: Copper and its alloys shall not be used with ammonia

  • True
  • False