Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: An electrical circuit has a 208V power supply and draws 47 amps total, What would be the wattage of the circuit

  • 9.776 watts
  • .9776 watts
  • 9,776 watts
  • 977.6 watts

2: What type of oil is used in R-410A systems?

  • polyalkylene glycol (PAG)
  • mineral oil
  • naphthene
  • polyolester (POE)

3: An azeotropic refrigerant is

  • a mixture of two or more refrigerants that boil at about the same temperature minimizing temperature glide.
  • a mixture of two or more refrigerants that boil at much different temperatures causing temperature glide
  • a mixture of two or more refrigerants that boil at much different temperatures minimizing temperature glide
  • none of the above

4: Which is considered the more efficient condenser?

  • water cooled
  • air cooled
  • spray cooled
  • fan cooled

5: Which of the following types of oils are hygroscopic?

  • polyolester (POE)
  • polyalkylene glycol (PAG)
  • naphthene mineral
  • both a and b

6: In an electrical circuit, what is potential measured in?

  • Herys
  • Ohms
  • Volts
  • Amps

7: 746 watts is equal to

  • 10 hp
  • 1 hp
  • Pi
  • 100 hp

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

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

9: Before replacing a seized compressor, the _______ should be determinded.

  • type of refrigerant
  • current draw
  • cause of seizure
  • designed head pressure

10: Volts x amps equals

  • Ohms Law
  • Impedance
  • Watts
  • Inductance

11: What is the temperature that a liquid and a vapor can exist in equilibrium called?

  • Dry bulb temperature
  • Critical temperature
  • Saturated temperature
  • Wet bulb temperature

12: 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

13: A crankcase heater has a supplied voltage of 100 volts and is drawing 1.4 amps. What is the resistance?

  • 71 ohms
  • 80 ohms
  • 104 ohms
  • 27 ohms

14: A motor starter is a device that includes an overload and a _______?

  • contactor
  • 2-pole contacts
  • duel-coil
  • all of the above

15: A machine room with a refrigerant system using ammonia shall

  • be provided with a continuously operated ventilation system
  • be considered a non-hazardous location in accordance with National Electrical code
  • have no flame producing apparatus permanently installed and operated
  • All of the above

16: An oil pressure safety switch should be set at

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

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

  • via solids
  • via heat rays
  • via liquids
  • via radiation

18: 14.7 psia is equivalent to

  • atmospheric pressure at seal level
  • 29.92" Hg
  • 0 psig
  • All of the above.

19: A hissing noise at the expansion valve is a good indication that

  • expansion valve is oversized
  • gas is passing thru it
  • liquid is passing thru it
  • nothing is passing thru

20: What effect does the temperature of air have on humidity?

  • warmer air holds more moisture then cooler air
  • cooler air holds more moisture then warmer air
  • air has no effect of humidity
  • none of the above

21: Which of the following is a drop-in for R-22

  • R-410A
  • R-134A
  • R407C
  • None of the above

22: 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
  • 600 watts
  • 5KW
  • 1000 watts

23: What type of voltage causes the winding in a potential relay to open?

  • BEMF (Back Electro-Motive Force)
  • 24V control voltage from the thermostat
  • 120V line voltage
  • None of the above

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

  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

25: The normal operating evaporator temperature of R-410A for air conditioning is typically

  • 158F
  • 32F
  • 45F
  • 155F