Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: Who approves containers for refrigerants?

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

2: What type of fuses must be used on a HVAC system?

  • TR Type, Duel Element, Time Delay
  • Fast blow
  • 10% lower than RLA
  • none of the above

3: "E" references ____ in the Ohm's law formula

  • resistance
  • capacitance
  • amperage
  • voltage

4: An electronic bridge circuit is basically a

  • Wheatstone
  • suspension
  • 24 volt control circuit
  • high voltage circuit

5: What is absolute humidity?

  • the amount of moisture in the air per one pound of 50% RH air
  • the amount of moisture in the air in grains of cubic feet of volume
  • the amount of moisture in the air in grains of square feet of volume
  • none of the above

6: Methyl Chloride is a halogenated refrigerant and should not come in contact with

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

7: Class 3 refrigerants are

  • highly flammable
  • non-toxic
  • non-flammable
  • toxic

8: A declaration test is needed when the system contains more than

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

9: It takes how many BTU's of latent heat/hr to boil 1 lbs of water into steam?

  • 24,000 BTU
  • 12,000 BTU
  • 970 BTU
  • 144 BTU

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

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

11: In designing duct work, pressure and ______ need to be considered

  • length
  • CFM
  • duct sealant used
  • all of the above

12: R-718 is rated unlimited for refrigeration quantity contained in a system. Why?

  • Because it's water
  • Because it's a non-flammable refrigerant
  • R-718 is not rated unlimited because it's a dangerous refrigerant
  • Because it's cheap

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

  • 100
  • 600
  • 500
  • 400

14: A relief valve shall be located at least ___ above grade.

  • 36'
  • 10'
  • 25'
  • 15'

15: An oil pressure safety switch should be set at

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

16: A class B1 refrigerant is considered

  • non-toxic and non-flammable
  • non-toxic but highly flammable
  • toxic but non-flammable
  • toxic and somewhat flammable

17: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 3 cubic feet or less

  • shall use fusible plugs
  • shall use pressure relief devices or fusible plugs
  • shall use pressure relief devices
  • do not need pressure relief protection

18: The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 lb of water 1F is?

  • 1 Kelvin
  • The rate of conduction
  • 1 Therm
  • 1 BTU

19: The discharge relief valve is located (9.4.6)

  • between the compressor and oil separator
  • on top of the condensor
  • between the compressor and reciever
  • between the compressor and the stop valve

20: A High-Probability 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
  • 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

21: Pressure relief devices are marked with a ____________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • UL and UM
  • UV or UR
  • UL and UR
  • UM or UL

22: 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 on the compressor shell or electrical panel at the unit
  • shall be posted and protected from dirt, water, and other elements

23: The density of a gas refers to

  • pounds per cubic foot
  • pounds per absolute pressure
  • pounds per square foot
  • cubic feet per pound

24: Halo-carbon refrigerants cannot be used with what material?

  • Magnesium alloy
  • Copper
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum

25: The generator shell contains the

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