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HAC101 Week 5 Mid-Term

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name the part?

a)

Idler pulley

b)

Tensioner pulley

c)

Harmonic balancer

d)

A/C compressor clutch

2.

The 609 license never expires.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

3.

In 1902, Michael Faraday invented and patented the first electric air-conditioner.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Automotive air-conditioning is federally regulated by ________.

Select one:

a)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

b)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

c)

The Department of Transportation (DOT)

d)

The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)

5.

_______ made it possible for air-conditioning systems to be used by consumers with no apparent harm, unlike the ammonia systems.

Select one:

a)

MILs

b)

DTCs

c)

CFCs

d)

EPAs

6.

Which of these heating/cooling systems was the first to be free of apparent harm to passengers?

Select one:

a)

Passing air over coils of compressed ammonia

b)

Transferring heat to the cabin from the exhaust system

c)

Bringing a small gas lamp into the cabin for heat

d)

Using chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)-based refrigerant

7.

Tech A says that the EPA regulates automotive air-conditioning systems. Tech B says that EPA tests air-conditioning systems every 5 years. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

8.

The heat required to change the water at its maximum temperature from a liquid to a gas is called:

Select one:

a)

latent heat of evaporation.

b)

latent heat of condensation.

c)

latent heat of boiling.

d)

None of the answers listed.

9.

By adding a small amount of pressure to automotive refrigerant, the boiling point of the refrigerant will rise.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The refrigerant in the A/C system must have a boiling point ______ freezing to manipulate its boiling and condensing points by changing pressure.

Select one:

a)

Well above

b)

Well below

c)

Right at

d)

None of the answers listed

11.

_______ currents from the heated air in the passenger compartment flow over an evaporator core of refrigerant, causing a conduction of heat through the metal coils of the evaporator.

Select one:

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

d)

Thermal

12.

The changing of state in liquids and gases, referred to as ________, is the basis of air-conditioning.

Select one:

a)

Vaporizing and condensing

b)

Condensing and radiating

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

13.

________ is the process of transferring heat through matter by the movement of heat energy through solids from one particle to another.

Select one:

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Dictation

14.

What is the temperature at which water boils?

Select one:

a)

100°F

b)

212°F

c)

220°F

d)

None of these

15.

The circulatory movement that occurs in a gas or fluid with areas of differing temperatures due to the variation of the density and the action of gravity is called:

Select one:

a)

convection.

b)

conduction.

c)

radiation.

d)

vaporization.

16.

In the automotive refrigerant system, low-pressure liquid leaves the metering device and travels into the ______ in the passenger compartment.

Select one:

a)

Converter

b)

Condenser

c)

Compressor

d)

Evaporator

17.

Tech A says that the engine thermostat controls the flow of coolant through the heater system. Tech B says that the heater core can have engine coolant or refrigerant flowing through it, depending on whether heat or cool is commanded. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

18.

What is a common coolant mixture ratio of coolant to water in the average vehicle?

Select one:

a)

10% coolant to 90% water

b)

50% coolant to 50% water

c)

80% coolant to 20% water

d)

15% coolant to 85% water

19.

Air doors are controlled by any of these methods, EXCEPT:

Select one:

a)

cables.

b)

vacuum servos.

c)

slave cylinders.

d)

electric servos.

20.

The defrost time of passenger vehicles has decreased considerably because of the air-conditioner being switched on during the defrost cycle.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Raising the pressure of water 1 psi (7 kPa) raises the boiling point of water approximately _____°F.

Select one:

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

22.

The highest blower motor fan speed uses how many resistors to achieve full blower fan speed?

Select one:

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

23.

Name the part?

a)

Heater control valve

b)

Blower motor resistor

c)

Actuator motor

d)

Thermostat

24.

Normally, ______ of an electrical circuit is done by controlling "on" time compared to "off" time on the ground side of the circuit.

Select one:

a)

Variable resistance

b)

Pulse width modulation

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

25.

When the air-conditioner is allowed to operate during the defrost cycle, the air is dried from the moisture removal occurring as air passes over the compressor before passing over the heater core.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

26.

At what mileage increment should in-cabin air filters usually be replaced?

Select one:

a)

2,000 - 3,000 miles

b)

5,000 - 7,500 miles

c)

12,000 - 15,000 miles

d)

25,000 - 30,000 miles

27.

Reversing the refrigerant flow through the air-conditioning system would turn your condenser core into an evaporator and provide ample heat for the passenger compartment.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The automotive air-conditioning cycle starts with the ______.

Select one:

a)

Compressor

b)

Condenser

c)

Restriction

d)

Evaporator

29.

The oil in the automotive air-conditioning compressor is just as important as oil in an automotive engine.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

30.

The air-conditioner is an open loop system.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

31.

What type of compressor uses two interwoven scrolls?

Select one:

a)

Variable displacement compressor

b)

Sanden scroll-type compressor

c)

Rotary vane compressor

d)

Sanden wobble plate compressor

32.

If refrigerant leaks out of the A/C system, the low-pressure switch opens to protect the system from:

Select one:

a)

overpressure.

b)

underpressure.

c)

a lack of refrigerant.

d)

a lack of lubricant.

33.

The purpose of the A/C compressor is to:

Select one:

a)

change a low-pressure liquid refrigerant to a high-pressure liquid refrigerant.

b)

change a low-pressure gas refrigerant to a high-pressure liquid refrigerant.

c)

change a low-pressure liquid refrigerant to a high-pressure gas refrigerant.

d)

change a low-pressure gas refrigerant to a high-pressure gas refrigerant

34.

The automotive air-conditioning system and the automotive cooling system do not share any hoses or pipes.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

35.

The air-conditioning compressor clutch electrical winding typically has a resistance value of ________ ohms on a 12-volt DC air-conditioning compressor.

Select one:

a)

1 - 3

b)

3-5

c)

5-8

d)

8-11

36.

If the resistance of the clutch windings do not match the manufacturer's specifications, the ________ should be replaced.

Select one:

a)

Clutch control unit

b)

Clutch compressor plate

c)

Clutch coil

d)

Clutch resistor

37.

Both POE and PAG oils absorb moisture.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

38.

High pressures and low pressures can cause severe damage to air-conditioning system components.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The A/C compressor clutch is engaged and disengaged by using:

Select one:

a)

hydraulic pressure.

b)

vacuum.

c)

compressed air.

d)

electromagnetism.

40.

Compression of automotive refrigerant also raises its temperature, and hot high-pressure gas is created in the ________.

Select one:

a)

Rotary vane compressor

b)

Swash plate

c)

Axial piston compressor

d)

Compressor chamber

41.

Barrier-type air-conditioning hose is constructed with a nylon inner core to prevent moisture _______ (movement into the system) and permeation of refrigerant from the air-conditioning system.

Select one:

a)

Convection

b)

Ingression

c)

Condensing

d)

Evaporation

42.

Technician A says that the evaporator is on the high side of the system. Technician B says that the condenser transfers heat to the atmosphere. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

43.

Automotive air-conditioning service and repair technicians need to have a special license called the ________.

Select one:

a)

EPA 609 license

b)

MVAC license

c)

HVAC license

d)

DOT license

44.

The heat required to change the water at its maximum temperature from a liquid to a gas is called:

Select one:

a)

latent heat of evaporation.

b)

latent heat of condensation.

c)

latent heat of boiling.

d)

None of the answers listed.

45.

Heat always transfers from hot objects to cold objects.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

46.

When the compressor switches on, the suction from the compressor removes refrigerant vapor from the evaporator and _______ its pressure.

Select one

a)

Lowers

b)

Raises

c)

Varies

d)

None of the answers listed

47.

The thermal cycle switch is a ________, temperature-controlled switch that controls the compressor clutch.

Select one:

a)

Normally open

b)

Normally closed

c)

Variable resistance

d)

None of the answers listed

48.

What is the term used to describe the process of making an HVAC system perform to its maximum ability and comparing that to specifications?

Select one:

a)

Reclaiming

b)

Vacuum testing

c)

Leak testing

d)

Performance testing

49.

The ________ allows you to measure temperatures without opening either the cooling system or A/C system.

Select one:

a)

Scan tool

b)

Infrared thermometer

c)

Digital volt-ohmmeter

d)

Fused jumper wire

50.

Two technicians are discussing a repair on an A/C compressor clutch. Technician A says that special tools will be needed to remove and replace the compressor clutch. Technician B says that you must adjust the air gap on the clutch to ensure proper operation. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

Neither Technician A nor Technician B

51.

After the _______ process, the air-conditioning machine will deposit any oil removed during the process into a graduated container on the machine.

Select one:

a)

Reclaim

b)

Leak testing

c)

Charging

d)

Water intrusion

52.

If the gauges of an air-conditioning system read low pressure on the high side, high pressure on the low side, or about equal pressures, it usually means that:

Select one:

a)

the system may be low on refrigerant.

b)

the compressor is not working.

c)

there is a blockage in the low side of the system.

d)

there is a blockage on the high side.

53.

Name the tool?

a)

Wire connector remover

b)

Torx drivers

c)

Schrader valve core remover

d)

Blade screw drivers

54.

Name this part?

a)

P/Steering pressure switch

b)

A/C pressure switch

c)

Schrader valve

d)

Compressor relay

55.

Name this part?

a)

A/C blower motors

b)

Radiator cooling fan

c)

A/C condenser cooling fan

d)

Both B & C

56.

A(n) ________ of the system is carried out to verify the customer concern on an HVAC system.

Select one:

a)

Visual inspection

b)

Performance test

c)

Leak test

d)

Vacuum test

57.

Technician A says that one advantage of an air conditioner is that the system removes water from the air. Technician B says that air conditioners are needed to remove moisture from the inside of the windshield to meet the mandated defrost time. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

58.

The Clean Air Act (CAA) ________.

Select one:

a)

Mandates that each shop maintain a current government-issued license

b)

Outlines the specific refrigerants that can be safely used for each application

c)

Sets the standards for shops that do air-conditioning work

d)

All of the above

59.

The first use of air heated from ______ to warm the passenger compartment dates from the late 1920's.

Select one:

a)

Normal engine operation

b)

Interior gas lamps

c)

An internal wood stove

d)

The flow of engine oil

60.

Technician A says that the technician is responsible for using properly certified equipment when servicing mobile vehicle A/C systems. Technician B says that the current fine for not complying with the EPA 609 is $37,500 per day per incident. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

Neither Technician A nor Technician B