Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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Quiz Result Settings

1: The high side float assembly meters refrigerant into the evaporator through the

  • lower chamber of the high side
  • upper chamber of the high side
  • upper chamber of the low side
  • lower chamber of the low side

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

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

3: A water regulating valve opens when

  • the head pressure rises
  • when the power is on
  • the compressor is on
  • when the power is on there is an overcharge of refrigerant

4: The certificate of inspection

  • shall be $20 and an additional fee of $1 for each tone above 20 tons
  • shall be authorized by a notarized insurance company
  • shall be posted and protected from dirt, water, and other elements
  • shall be posted on the compressor shell or electrical panel at the unit

5: In an air conditioning system, the unit of total heat energy content in an air/vapor mixture is

  • Enthalpy
  • Sensible heat
  • Latent heat
  • Specific heat

6: All welding done on any refrigeration system or piping covered by 522 CMR 9.00 shall be performed by a according to Section IX of the ASME code

  • competent welder
  • licensed welder
  • licensed technician
  • welder qualified

7: 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 core
  • Primary coil, secondary coil, and copper contacts

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

  • 600
  • 100
  • 500
  • 400

9: A Category D fluid

  • is when the fluid handled is non flammable, nontoxic, and not damaging to human as defined in ANSI/ASME Process Piping.
  • is when the design pressure does not exceed 150 psi
  • a fluid for service piping in which the potential for personnel exposure is judged to cause harm and irreversible damage to those persons exposed to it
  • Both a and b are correct

10: A high side float is a

  • metering device used on critically charged systems that controls the level of the liquid refrigerant in the high pressure side of the system.
  • float type valve that controls the crankcase oil level
  • float type switch that stops the compressor when the pressure on the high side becomes too high
  • float type valve that controls the amount of refrigerant stored in the receiver

11: High pressure controls should be set no higher than

  • 25% of set point
  • 90% of set point
  • 80% of set point
  • 10% of set point

12: What device should be used on low-temperature freezers?

  • hot-gas by-pass
  • oil separator
  • high capacity TXV
  • discharge muffler

13: An oil pressure safety switch should be set at

  • 5 to 10 psi above low side pressure
  • 10-15 psi above low side pressure
  • 10 to 15 psi below low side pressure
  • 5 to 10 psi below low side pressure

14: Adjusting the spring pressure on a TXV

  • changes subcooling
  • adjusts the bulb charge
  • makes no difference
  • changes superheat

15: Pressure vessels of 10 cubic feet or more gross volume shall use

  • at least one rupture member
  • a dual pressure-relief valve if charging into the atmosphere
  • at least three means of discharge and/or rupture discs
  • both a and b are correct

16: What is the typical air conditioning operating pressures for 410A?

  • 60 psi suction, 210 psi discharge
  • 25 psi suction, 125 psi discharge
  • 105 psi suction, 350 psi discharge
  • None of the above

17: Humidity can be sensed with

  • pressure bellows
  • human hair
  • bimetal
  • thermometer

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

  • 5/8"
  • 3/8"
  • 3/4"
  • 1/2"

19: The principle used in continuous type absorption systems is

  • Dalton's Law
  • Charles's Law
  • Boyle's Law
  • Ohm's Law

20: Machinery rooms shall be vented to _____________ and utilizing mechanical ventilation.

  • the mechanical room housing the refrigeration system
  • the return air ducted system
  • Machinery rooms need not be vented
  • the outdoors

21: Transformers are rated in

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

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

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

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

  • EPR valve
  • EEV
  • Solenoid valve
  • CPR valve

24: Halogen refrigerants are corrosive to which type of metal?

  • magnesium
  • black iron
  • stainless steel
  • copper

25: Liquid line filter-driers on a 410A system must be rated for no less than

  • 200 psig
  • 1000 psig
  • 600 psig
  • 400 psig