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REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In a typical system, within which component would the evaporation of refrigerant take place?
a)
Condenser
b)
Receiver dryer
c)
Evaporator
d)
Compressor
2.
What does MAC stand for?
a)
Mobile Air Conditioning
b)
Mechanical Air Conditioning
c)
Mobile Air Compressor
d)
Mechanical Air Compressor
3.
Where would you expect to find a high pressure liquid within an AC system?
a)
Between the compressor and the TXV
b)
Between the TXV and the Evaporator
c)
Between the compressor and the condenser
d)
Between the Condenser and the TXV
4.
How would you know the air con gas has been fully recovered from the system? 
a)
The gauge on the high pressure side reads a positive pressure
b)
The gauge on the low pressure side reads a negative pressure
c)
Both gauges read zero pressure at the end of the recovery process
d)
Both gauges read a positive pressure of 20 Bar at the end of the recovery process
5.
Which of the following would be carried out to confirm a system contained no refrigerant?
a)
Press the service port valve on the low pressure side and listen for a gas leak
b)
Connect the gauges to both high and low pressure ports to confirm a vacuum is present
c)
Connect the Air Conditioning equipment and carry out a full recovery
d)
Connect the gauges to both high and low pressure ports to confirm no pressure is present
6.
What type of refrigerant is R134a?
a)
CFC
b)
HCFC
c)
HSBC
d)
HFC
7.
What does COSHH stand for?
a)
Control of Substances Hazardous to health
b)
Company omissions of safe Health hazards
c)
Control of solutions hazardous to health
d)
Control of Substances which are health hazardous
8.
What does a TXV do?
a)
Cleans, dries and filters the refrigerant
b)
It controls the quantity of refrigerant entering the evaporator
c)
Allows for an increase in pressure and temperature prior to entering the condenser
d)
It acts as a safety device if the compressor is over pressuring the system
9.
If contamination within an air conditioning system is suspected and a flushing procedure is to be carried out what component should also be changed?
a)
Compressor
b)
Receiver Drier
c)
TXV
d)
Condenser
10.
What are the impacts on the environment of fluorinated greenhouse gases?
a)
Contributes to the formulation of acid rain
b)
Contributes to the global warming
c)
Mixes with the Nitrogen within the atmosphere to create a toxic substance, Nox
d)
Has little or no detrimental effect
11.
How could you confirm the type of refrigerant present in an air conditioning system?
a)
The odour the refrigerant emits when released to atmosphere
b)
The colour of the refrigerant which is visible through the sight glass in the top of the receiver drier
c)
By checking the identifier label located on the vehicle
d)
It does not matter as R12 and R134a are interchangeable
12.
Assuming normal atmospheric pressure at what temperature would R134a boil?
a)
-26.3 degrees C
b)
-26.3 degrees Fahrenheit
c)
-103.3 degrees C
d)
-103.3 degrees Fahrenheit
13.
How should R134a be stored to meet safety requirements?
a)
Under pressure as a vapour
b)
Under pressure as a gas
c)
Under no pressure as a vapour
d)
Under no pressure as a gas
14.
The air conditioning compressor _____________ vaporized refrigerant and allows it to flow to the condenser. 
a)
pressurizes
b)
cools
c)
supplies
d)
cleans
15.

Where would you expect to find a high pressure liquid within an AC system?

a)

Between the compressor and the Thermal Xpansion Valve

b)

Between the Thermal Xpansion Valve and the Evaporator

c)

Between the compressor and the condenser

d)

Between the Condenser and the Thermal Xpansion Valve

16.

Which of the following is true about the optimum effective temperature for human comfort?

a)

Same in winter and summer

b)

Not dependent on season

c)

Lower in winter than in summer

d)

Higher in winter than in summer

17.

The heat production from a normal healthy man when asleep is about _________

a)

50 W

b)

40 W

c)

70 W

d)

60 W

18.

When the heat stored in the body is ________ the human body feels comfortable.

a)

zero

b)

infinite

c)

positive

d)

negative

19.

Which of the following does not mainly a factor of dependency for the degree of warmth or cold?

a)

Relative humidity

b)

WBT

c)

Air velocity

d)

DBT

20.

The effective temperature increases with a decrease in relative humidity at the same DBT.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What is the value of optimum effective temperature in winter?

a)

17

b)

18

c)

19

d)

20

22.

What is the value of the optimum effective temperature in summer?

a)

23

b)

22

c)

21

d)

24

23.

Which of the following provides the relationship between the optimum indoor effective temperature and optimum outdoor effective temperature?

a)

Clothing

b)

Occupants

c)

Duration of stay

d)

Climatic and seasonal differences

24.

Which engine driven device compresses refrigerant and pumps it through the air conditioning system?

a)

condenser

b)

A/C lines

c)

receiver/Dryer

d)

compressor

25.

- an A/C system component into which high-pressure liquid refrigerant flows and is temporarily stored and dehydrated, usually located between the condenser outlet and expansion valve.

a)

compressor

b)

receiver/dryer

c)

accumulator

d)

evaporator

26.

- a chemical compound used in an A/C system to remove heat from the evaporator and transfer it to the condenser.

a)

refrigerant

b)

coolant

c)

hydraulic oil

d)

anti-freeze

27.

- any of the various designs of fittings that allow service tools such as manifold gauges to be attached to an A/C system.

a)

A/C lines

b)

valve stem

c)

service port

d)

receiver/dryer

28.

- to remove refrigerant from an A/C system and store it temporarily.

a)

refrigerant recovery

b)

coolant recovery

c)

recharge

d)

vacuum

29.

Which of these is NOT a refrigerant used in automotive A/C sytems?

a)

R1234yf

b)

R12

c)

R134a

d)

R2D2

30.

- a heat exchanger, in which low-pressure refrigerant flows and changes state, absorbing heat from the surrounding air and cools the passenger compartment.

a)

compressor

b)

condenser

c)

receiver/dryer

d)

evaporator

31.

a device, similar to a radiator, in which the refrigerant loses heat and changes state from a high-pressure gas to a high-pressure liquid as it dissipates heat to the surrounding air.

a)

condenser

b)

compressor

c)

evaporator

d)

radiator

32.

a valve that controls the flow of refrigerant, changing it from a high pressure liquid to a low pressure gas

a)

service port

b)

expansion valve

c)

A/C lines

d)

evaporator

33.

Why must refrigerant be recovered from the A/C system before any A/C parts are replaced?

a)

released refrigerant can cause personal injury

b)

refrigerant is under pressure

c)

to prevent refrigerant from escaping into the atmosphere

d)

All of these

34.

The process of lowering the temperature of a substance below that of its surroundings

a)

air conditioning

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

d)

refrigeration

35.

What is a heat exchanger that induces condensation on the pressurized refrigerant, so that it changes phase from a gas to a liquid?

a)

condenser

b)

evaporator

c)

expansion valve

d)

radiator

36.

This removes pressure from the liquid refrigerant to allow expansion or change of state from a liquid to a vapor in the evaporator

a)

condenser

b)

evaporator

c)

expansion valve

d)

radiator

37.

A chemical compound that is used as the heat carrier, which changes from gas to liquid and then back to gas in the refrigeration cycle

a)

condenser coil

b)

cooling coil

c)

evaporator

d)

refrigerant

38.

What do you call the part of a refrigeration system in which the refrigerant absorbs heat and changes from a liquid to a gas.

a)

condenser

b)

evaporator

c)

expansion valve

d)

radiator

39.
The air conditioning compressor _____________ vaporized refrigerant and allows it to flow to the condenser. 
a)
pressurizes
b)
cools
c)
supplies
d)
cleans
40.
Adding pressure to a liquid _______ its boiling point. Adding pressure to a vapor _______ its temperature. 
a)
raises, raises
b)
lowers, lowers
c)
raises, lowers
d)
lowers, raises
41.

In what state is the refrigerant when it exits the condenser?

a)

High pressure gas

b)

Low pressure gas

c)

High pressure liquid

d)

Low pressure liquid

42.

Which component squeezes the gas?

a)

Compressor

b)

Condenser

c)

Evaporator

d)

Thermal Xpansion Valve

43.

Which system has moving parts?

a)

Thermal Xpansion Valve

b)

Fixed orifice

c)

Variable Fixed Oriface

44.
In a typical system, within which component would the evaporation of refrigerant take place?
a)
Condenser
b)
Receiver dryer
c)
Evaporator
d)
Compressor
45.

Where would you expect to find a high pressure liquid within an AC system?

a)

Between the compressor and the Thermal Xpansion Valve

b)

Between the Thermal Xpansion Valve and the Evaporator

c)

Between the compressor and the condenser

d)

Between the Condenser and the Thermal Xpansion Valve

46.

What does a Thermal Xpansion Valve do?

a)

Cleans, dries and filters the refrigerant

b)

It controls the quantity of refrigerant entering the evaporator

c)

Allows for an increase in pressure and temperature prior to entering the condenser

d)

It acts as a safety device if the compressor is over pressuring the system

47.

If contamination within an air conditioning system is suspected and a flushing procedure is to be carried out what component should also be changed?

a)

Compressor

b)

Receiver Drier

c)

Thermal Xpansion Valve

d)

Condenser

48.

When leaving the compressor what state is the refrigerant in?

a)

High Pressure, High Temperature gas

b)

High Pressure, High Temperature liquid

c)

Low Pressure, low Temperature gas

d)

Low Pressure, low Temperature gas

49.

The main components of the Air conditioning system are

a)

Thermistor, condenser, flow control and an evaporator.

b)

Fan blower, condenser, flow control and an evaporator.

c)

Compressor, condenser, TXV and an evaporator.

d)

Drainage, condenser, flow control and an evaporator.

50.
In the evaporator, refrigerant is under very low pressure and is much colder than the air inside of the vehicle. Because of this, heat transfers from the ________ to the _______, causing the refrigerant to _______. 
a)
refrigerant, vehicle, vaporize
b)
vehicle, refrigerant, condense
c)
vehicle, refrigerant, vaporize
d)
refrigerant, vehicle, condense
51.

Where does the low pressure liquid become a gas?

a)

Evaporator

b)

Condenser

c)

TX valve

d)

Compressor

52.

The Simple Refrigeration cycle consists of .....

a)

Three Mechanical parts

b)

Four Mechanical parts

c)

Five Mechanical parts

53.

The name of part No. (1) is .......

a)

Condenser

b)

Evaporator

c)

Compressor

54.

The name part (2) is ...........

a)

Compressor

b)

Condenser

c)

Capillary tube

55.

The state of Refrigerant at point A is ........

a)

Liquid

b)

Vapor

c)

Mixture ( liquid + vapor)

56.

The state of Refrigerant at point B is ........

a)

Mixture (vapor + liquid)

b)

vapor

c)

Liquid

57.

The state of Refrigerant at point C is ........

a)

Liquid

b)

Vapor

c)

Mixture (Liquid + Vapor )

58.

The name of part No (3) is...........

a)

Evaporator

b)

Capillary tube

c)

Compressor

59.

The state of Refrigerant at point D is ........

a)

Liquid

b)

Mixture (Liquid +Vapor)

c)

Vapor

60.

The name of part No (4) is...........

a)

Condenser

b)

Capillary tube

c)

Evaporator

61.

The R 134a cylinder color is ........

a)

Green

b)

Light blue

c)

White

62.

What is the compressor known as?

a)

The heart of the system.

b)

The leg of the system.

c)

The control system.

d)

The air system.

63.

What state is the refrigerant in when leaving the compressor?

a)

100 percent Low Pressure, low temperature, superheated vapor

b)

100 percent High Pressure, high temperature, superheated vapor

c)

100 percent Low Pressure, low temperature subcooled Liquid

d)

100 percent High Pressure, high temperature subcooled Liquid

64.

What is the state of the refrigerant entering the compressor?

a)

High pressure, high temperature, 100 percent superheated vapor

b)

High pressure, high temperature, 100 percent subcooled liquid

c)

Low pressure, low temperature, 100 percent superheated vapor

d)

Low pressure, low temperature, 100 percent subcooled liquid

65.

What is the temperature of the discharge line if you touch it.

a)

Warm

b)

Cool

c)

Cold

d)

Very Warm/Hot

66.

What is the temperature of the suction line if you touch it?

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

c)

Cool

d)

Very Warm/Hot

67.

What is the temperature of the liquid line if you touch it?

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

c)

Cool

d)

Very Warm/Hot

68.

What is the temperature of the line at the outlet of the expansion device if you touch it?

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

c)

Cool

d)

Very Warm/Hot

69.

What happens in the first 1/3 of the condenser?

a)

Refrigerant subcools

b)

Refrigerant superheats

c)

Refrigerant changes to 25 percent vapor and 75 percent liquid

d)

Refrigerant desuperheats

70.

What is the job of the condenser?

a)

Create flash gas, superheat, cool refrigerant

b)

subcool, superheat, condense refrigerant

c)

meter refrigerant, create flash gas, condense

d)

desuperheat, condense, subcool refrigerant

71.

What is the job of the expansion device?

a)

begin changing liquid into vapor by creating a pressure drop

b)

begin subcooling liquid by warming the vapor

c)

begin superheating vapor by cooling the liquid

d)

maintaining a constant pressure from the high side to the low side

72.

What is the state of the refrigerant leaving the metering device in a refrigerator?

a)

50 percent liquid and 50 percent vapor

b)

25 percent liquid and 75 percent vapor

c)

25 percent vapor and 75 percent liquid

d)

100 percent liquid

73.

What is the job of the evaporator?

a)

Absorb heat from inside the refrigerator.

b)

Absorb heat from outside the refrigerator.

c)

change vapor to liquid

d)

create flash gas

74.

What is the state of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator?

a)

100 percent liquid

b)

50 percent liquid and 50 percent vapor

c)

100 percent superheated vapor

d)

100 percent subcooled liquid