Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

Topics: All categories in the pool

Quiz Result Settings

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

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

2: 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

3: The ____ design is the maximum pressure for which a specific part of a refrigeration system is designed.

  • low pressure
  • critical pressure
  • high pressure
  • design pressure

4: In an air conditioning plant which an indirect low side, water is used inside of bring: the proper sequence of operating the plan is

  • start the fan and circulating pump
  • reset the expansion valve
  • start the comrpessor
  • reset the safety valve

5: How do you find net oil pressure on a compressor?

  • discharge pressure - suction pressure
  • gross oil pressure - suction pressure
  • gross oil pressure - discharge pressure
  • all of the above

6: Sensible heat is the heat added to a substance to

  • cause evaporation
  • change its state
  • raise its temperature
  • freeze it

7: Class A refrigerants are considered

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

8: The start winding has _____ turns than the run winding.

  • more
  • less
  • the same
  • none of the above

9: How many volts would you read on a 480V system phase to phase?

  • 1/3 the voltage
  • 277
  • 480

10: Secondary refrigerants are usually

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

11: What is not a requirement of a class T machine room?

  • fire hose connection to the building fire protection system
  • automatic ventilation
  • tight fitting doors
  • self-closing doors

12: Absolute pressure is

  • Gauge Pressure
  • Atmospheric Pressure
  • Gauge + Atmospheric Pressure + Pi
  • none of the above

13: Where is an EPR valve located on a multi-evaporator system?

  • Suction line at the compressor
  • Suction line prior to the accumulator of the lowest temperature system
  • Suction line of the coolest evaporator
  • Suction line of the warmest evaporator

14: What should never be used in pressure testing refrigeration systems?

  • Oxygen
  • Compressed air
  • Nitrogen
  • Both a and b

15: "R" represents ___ in the Ohm's law formula

  • resistance
  • amperage
  • voltage
  • capacitance

16: A chilled water pump's suction gauge reads 10 psig. The discharge gauge reads 48 psig. What is the head in feet the pump is working against?

  • 88
  • 38
  • 96
  • 58

17: An air conditioning system rated for 36,000 BTU's is equivalent to

  • two tons of cooling
  • one ton of cooling
  • 12,000 tons of cooling
  • three tons of cooling

18: "P" represents ______ in the Watt's law formula

  • amperage
  • reactance
  • watts
  • voltage

19: A 3-cubic foot receiver must have what type of relief valve?

  • fusible plug
  • relief valve
  • rupture device
  • none of the above

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 refrigerant class listed below is the most flammable?

  • A-1
  • B-2
  • C-3
  • A-3

22: How are refrigerant blends classified?

  • Based on best case Fractionation
  • Blends don't have to be classified
  • Based on worst case fractionation
  • Based on the oil used

23: What is specific heat?

  • measured heat
  • heat required to raise the temperature of 1lb of a substance 1 degree
  • the specific heat required to change the state of one cubic foot of air to steam
  • none of the above

24: Where a refrigeration or air conditioning system is installed,

  • A field inspection shall be made before it is put into service
  • the form or certificate shall be authorized by the Department of Public Safety
  • The company who installed the system must notify the fire department in the jurisdiction where installed
  • it shall not be operated below prescribed pressuers

25: What is Absolute Zero?

  • -460F
  • -773F
  • -640F
  • -400F