HVAC Heat Pump Quiz

Which component of a heat pump is responsible for compressing the refrigerant?

• Condenser

• Compressor

• Evaporator

• Expansion valve

In the refrigeration cycle, what is the primary function of the evaporator?

• To compress the refrigerant

• To absorb heat from the surroundings

• To release heat to the surroundings

• To expand the refrigerant

Which type of heat pump is most suitable for areas with moderate climates?

• Air-source heat pump

• Ground-source heat pump

• Water-source heat pump

• Absorption heat pump

What is the role of the condenser in a heat pump system?

• To absorb heat from the environment

• To compress the refrigerant

• To release heat to the environment

• To expand the refrigerant

During the refrigeration cycle, what happens to the refrigerant in the expansion valve?

• It is compressed

• It absorbs heat

• It expands and cools

• It releases heat

Which type of heat pump uses the ground as a heat source or sink?

• Air-source heat pump

• Ground-source heat pump

• Water-source heat pump

• Absorption heat pump

What is the primary purpose of the compressor in a heat pump?

• To absorb heat from the environment

• To increase the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant

• To release heat to the environment

• To expand the refrigerant

In the refrigeration cycle, where does the refrigerant release its absorbed heat?

• Evaporator

• Compressor

• Condenser

• Expansion valve

Which type of heat pump is typically used in large commercial buildings and utilizes water as a heat source or sink?

• Air-source heat pump

• Ground-source heat pump

• Water-source heat pump

• Absorption heat pump

What happens to the refrigerant in the evaporator of a heat pump?

• It is compressed

• It absorbs heat and evaporates

• It releases heat and condenses

• It expands and cools