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WorksheetsACR-204 Baseline
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 3hrs 10mins
The component used to switch the heat pump unit between the heating and cooling modes of operation is the ____.
four-way valve
bi-valve
two-way valve
switching valve
The main valve in a pilot-operated four-way reversing valve is moved by pressure created by the ____.
refrigerant boiling in the coil
pressure reduction in the condenser
change in the action of the metering device
low and high side pressure difference
The smaller line in an air-to-air split-system heat pump is known as the ____ line.
gas
vapor
solid
liquid
A common method of starting defrost uses an air pressure switch that measures the difference in pressure ____.
between the fan compartment and the evaporator coil
between the outdoor pressure and the fan discharge pressure
of the air across the outdoor coil
of the refrigerant in the condenser and the pressure in the coil
When brazing a four-way reversing valve, a wet rag could be wrapped around the body of the valve to minimize the chance of internal damage to the valve.
True
False
TXVs used in cooling-only air-conditioning units and heat pumps are interchangeable as long as they are the same size and for the same refrigerant.
True
False
It is common for the outdoor unit to ice-up when the heat pump is operated in the cooling mode.
True
False
The water-to-air heat pump might not need auxiliary heat because the water can be at relatively constant temperature all winter.
True
False
The ______ is a four-port valve that has a slide mechanism in it.
three-way reversing valve
both
none
The coil of the air-to-air heat pump system that is the indoor unit is known as the ______ in the heating mode.
evaporator
compressor
txv
The coil that serves the inside of the house in a heat pump is known as the ______.
outdoor coil
compressor
txv
A(n) _______ thermostatic expansion valve has a check valve built into the body of the TXV.
electronic
adujusting
automatic
A common metering device is a combination flow device and check valve. This device is referred to as a(n) _______.
txv
eev
aev
In time-temperature defrost controls, the temperature that actuates the control is the temperature of the _______ coil.
indoor
compressor
txv
An air-to-air heat pump ____ heat from the outside air and deposits it in the conditioned space.
adds
removes
creates
restricts
The larger line in an air-to-air split-system heat pump is known as the ____ line.
solid
liquid
transient
gas
Termination of the defrost cycle by temperature occurs when the temperature sensor reaches ____.
35°F
45°F
50°F
65°F
What prevents cold air from being circulated to the heated space during the defrost cycle?
The auxiliary heater turns on to "temper" the air.
All of the dampers close automatically.
The indoor fan motor turns off.
Both a and b are correct.
During operation, the compressor motor will rotate in the opposite direction to change the direction of refrigerant flow.
True
False
In the emergency heat mode, the auxiliary heat source becomes the primary heat source because of heat pump failure.
True
False
When a compressor is changed, the four-way valve also must be changed.
True
False
The coil of the air-to-air heat pump system that is the indoor unit is known as the ______ in the cooling mode.
compressor
condenser
metering device
In heat pump systems the sensing bulb is typically exposed to high temperatures and could rupture the valve diaphragm. For this reason, a(n) ______ TXV is usually used.
liquid-charge
both
neither
Some heat pump systems when not capable of meeting the heating needs of the structure are equipped with second-stage heat, called _______.
heat
auxiliary
none
The lowest outside air temperature at which the heat pump system can satisfy the heating needs of the structure without requiring auxiliary heat is called the _______.
COP
TOP
none
The coefficient of performance of a heat pump operating in the heat mode tends to _______ as the outside air temperature drops.
increase
stay the same
none
When a heat pump is added to an electric furnace, the indoor coil must be located after the _______ strips.
cool
liquid
vapor
(a) involves the removal of heat from a place where it is not wanted and depositing it in a place where it makes little or no difference.
Most occupants will normally operate their system at about ____°F.
68
72
75
80
AHRI rates condensers with ____°F air passing over them.
70
75
85
95
At what conditions are air-conditioning systems rated?
95°F outdoors - 70°F DB - 50% indoors
95°F outdoors - 75°F DB - 50% indoors
95°F outdoors - 80°F DB - 50% indoors
100°F outdoors - 80°F DB - 60% indoors
At typical operating conditions, the standard air-conditioning system will operate with an evaporator boiling point of ____°F.
40
45
50
55
A normal evaporator superheat at the evaporator outlet in a standard efficiency air-conditioning system operating under design conditions will be ____°F.
10
15
20
25
At typical operating conditions, the high efficiency air-conditioning system will operate with an evaporator boiling point of ____°F.
40
45
50
55
A more accurate rating system for air-conditioning equipment that takes into consideration operation during the complete cycle is the ____ standard.
ARI
ACCA
SEER
EER
The ____ rating is a steady-state rating and does not account for the time the unit operates before reaching peak efficiency.
ARI
ACCA
SEER
EER
Ratings that are not completely accurate are known as ____.
load ratings
maximal ratings
nominal ratings
floor ratings
Since the evaporator absorbs both sensible and latent heat, humidity must be taken into account and considered part of the load on the evaporator.
true
false
High efficiency condensers can actually be too efficient on cool days.
true
false
The larger the EER rating, the less efficient the equipment.
true
false
Typically, the fan will run on high speed when the outdoor temperature is above (a) °F.
The evaporator (a) heat.
The condenser (a) heat.
A 4-ton air-conditioning system that requires an input power of 5 kW would have an energy efficiency ratio of (a) .
The electrical operating conditions are measured with a voltohmmeter and a(n) (a) .
For residential air-conditioning units, (a) V single-phase is the typical voltage.
Air-conditioning systems normally move about (a) cfm of air per ton.
A four-pole motor runs at (a) rpm.
Why does the high efficiency system have a higher operating efficiency?
It operates at lower head pressures because of larger condenser surface.
It operates at higher head pressures because of larger condenser surface.
It operates at lower head pressures because of smaller condenser surface.
It operates at higher head pressures because of smaller condenser surface.
What are the three major power-consuming devices that may have to be analyzed from time to time on an air-conditioning unit?
the indoor fan relay, the outdoor fan motor, and the compressor.
the indoor fan motor, the outdoor fan motor, and the compressor.
the indoor fan motor, the outdoor fan motor, and the contactor
the indoor fan motor, the outdoor fan relay, and the compressor.
High-efficiency air-conditioning systems may use a (n) (a) rather than a fixed-bore metering device.
The seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) calculations include the energy used in the start-up and shutdown cycles.
true
false
The compressor amperage of a 3-ton system operating on 230 V is approximately ____ A.
17
18
20
25
Capacitors should be shorted with a (n) ______ before checking with an ohmmeter.
30,000-ohm resistor
20,000-ohm resistor
10,000-ohm resistor
Before installing a gauge on the high-pressure side of a system, you should do which of the following?
Turn on the system.
Turn off the system.
Adjust the system to a neutral position.
Have a cylinder approved by the DOT nearby.
The high- and low-side pressures of an operating air-conditioning system can be converted, using a temperature-pressure chart, to which temperatures?
Boiling and critical
Boiling and condensing
Melting and ambient
Liquid and vapor
When the ambient outside air temperature is 95°F and the unit is a high-efficiency unit, the lowest condensing refrigerant temperature when the unit is operating properly is
110°F.
115°F.
120°F.
125°F.
The suction gas may have a high superheat if the unit has a (n) _______ charge.
high
low
mid
none
If the suction pressure is low and the suction line is warm, the system has a ___ evaporator.
full
starved
If a condenser circuit breaker is tripped, you should
reset it.
check the suction pressure
check the high-side pressure.
perform a resistance check of the compressor section.
When troubleshooting a small system, the first step is to attach the high- and low-pressure gauges.
true
false
