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ACR-202 (OFFICIAL) Assessment

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

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Class
Date
1.

Two-temperature operation of a refrigeration system is necessary when ____.

a)

the compressor must be protected from overloading

b)

more than one evaporator is used with a compressor

c)

the coil in the evaporator is excessively long

d)

a multiple-circuit distributor is used

2.

The EPR valve is installed in the suction line at the evaporator outlet and it ____.

a)

modulates the refrigerant vapor to the compressor

b)

prevents the boiling point in the evaporator from dropping below a pre-set point

c)

when used with a TX valve the system has the characteristics of maintaining a constant superheat and keeping the pressure from going too low

d)

All of the above.

3.

EPR valves are also referred to as ____ valves.

a)

DRP

b)

ORC

c)

ORN

d)

ORI

4.

To protect the compressor during periods of hot pull down, a(n) ____ valve is used.

a)

TXV (thermostatic expansion valve)

b)

EPR (evaporator pressure regulator)

c)

CPR (crankcase pressure regulator)

d)

LAC (low ambient control)

5.

The refrigeration compressor motor can be operated at about ____% over its rated capacity without harm during the pulldown.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

6.

Refrigeration systems are designed to operate year round. For this reason they are equipped with ____.

a)

relief valves

b)

a low-ambient control

c)

oversized evaporator coils

d)

EEPR valves

7.

Which of the following is a type of low-ambient temperature head pressure control?

a)

CPR

b)

EPR

c)

Fan cycling

d)

Off-cycle defrost

8.

Which of the following is another type of low-ambient temperature head pressure control?

a)

Air volume control using shutters and fan cycling.

b)

Programmed defrost timer.

c)

Timer and liquid line solenoid for automatic pump down.

d)

Compressor internal heat.

9.

Frequently on smaller condensing units, one fan will run continuously and the other fan will be cycled on and off with a(n) ____.

a)

ambient temperature controller

b)

ambient pressure valve

c)

thermal expansion valve

d)

thermal control valve

10.

____ are snap-acting valves that open and close very fast when the electrical energy is applied to the coil.

a)

Contactors

b)

Condenser

c)

Relays

d)

Solenoid valves

11.

When a system pumps down, where is the refrigerant stored?

a)

Condenser and receiver

b)

Evaporator and compressor

c)

Condenser and compressor

d)

Both a and c

12.

Random defrost is accomplished ____.

a)

with a timer

b)

using a high pressure control

c)

using a low pressure control

d)

when the refrigeration system has enough reserve capacity to cool more than the load requirement

13.

Defrost using internal heat is accomplished using ____.

a)

a sail switch

b)

electric heating elements

c)

hot gas from the compressor

d)

mullion heaters

14.

How does the receiver ensure that only 100% liquid refrigerant enters the liquid line?

a)

By means of a dip tube.

b)

It only allows refrigerant to enter the liquid line when it is filled with liquid.

c)

The spring loaded relief valve opens.

d)

None of the above are correct.

15.

The normal position for a suction service valve during normal operation is ____.

a)

back-seated

b)

front seated

c)

midseated

d)

Any of the three.

16.

Two-temperature operation is desirable when more than one evaporator is used with a compressor.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The crankcase pressure regulator (CPR) puts a limit on the pressure that can return to the compressor.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

A suction line accumulator is used to ensure that liquid refrigerant enters the compressor.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Oil separators work on the principle of low refrigerant and oil velocity.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Oil separators are used to remove oil from the refrigerant.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Automatic pumpdown systems are equipped with a(n) ____________________ to prevent refrigerant from reaching the evaporator.

a)

solenoid valve

b)

expansion valve

c)

compressor relay

d)

pressure switch

22.

The ____________________ is a mechanical control that keeps the refrigerant pressure in the evaporator from going below a predetermined point.

a)

evaporator pressure-regulating valve (EPR valve), evaporator pressure-regulating valve, EPR valve

b)

thermostatic expansion valve

c)

liquid line solenoid valve

d)

compressor discharge valve

23.

Two types of relief valves are the spring-loaded valve and the ____________________ valve.

a)

one-time

b)

pressure-release

c)

hydraulic

d)

manual

24.

The spring-loaded type of relief valve is normally brass with a(n) ____________________ seat.

a)

neoprene

b)

steel

c)

plastic

d)

ceramic

25.

The one-time relief valve is caused to relieve by (a)   .

26.

To protect a refrigeration compressor when refrigerant loss occurs, a(n) ____________________ control is used.

a)

low pressure

b)

high pressure

c)

temperature

d)

humidity

27.

The two forces that control the EPR valve are:

a)

Evaporator pressure and spring pressure

b)

Condenser pressure and atmospheric pressure

c)

Oil pressure and suction pressure

d)

Discharge pressure and capillary pressure

28.

The oil pressure safety control is prevented from de-energizing a compressor immediately after start-up because:

a)

There is a 90-second time delay.

b)

The compressor is manually locked.

c)

The oil is preheated.

d)

The pressure switch is bypassed.

29.

What is the temperature range in medium-temperature refrigeration?

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30.

Where is the refrigerant filter drier found?

a)

The refrigerant filter drier can be found at any point on the liquid line after the king valve.

b)

The refrigerant filter drier is always located before the compressor in the suction line.

c)

The refrigerant filter drier is installed inside the evaporator coil.

d)

The refrigerant filter drier is placed only at the discharge line of the compressor.

31.

Where is the refrigerant sight glass normally located?

a)

The refrigerant sight glass is normally located anywhere liquid flow exists and anywhere it can serve a purpose.

b)

The refrigerant sight glass is normally located inside the compressor housing.

c)

The refrigerant sight glass is normally located at the air filter intake.

d)

The refrigerant sight glass is normally located on the electrical control panel.

32.

List four causes of liquid floodback.

a)

Wrong TXV setting (low or no compressor superheat), Overcharge, Evaporator fan not operating, Low load on evaporator

b)

High refrigerant temperature, Proper TXV setting, Clean evaporator coil, High load on evaporator

c)

Correct compressor superheat, Undercharge, Evaporator fan operating, Defrost heater working

d)

Low refrigerant pressure, Properly sized expansion valve, Clean condenser coil, High ambient temperature

33.

In a kitchen, ____ condensing units may be easier to maintain.

a)

self-contained

b)

remote

c)

local

d)

hybrid

34.

The three-way heat reclaim valves in most heat reclaim systems are ____ operated.

a)

relay

b)

contact

c)

switch

d)

solenoid

35.

The heat reclaim valve is a three-way valve that is activated by a solenoid operated by a ____.

a)

pilot

b)

reload

c)

preload

d)

pressure

36.

When a parallel heat reclaim system is used, the heat reclaim condenser must be sized to handle ____% of the refrigeration system’s rejected heat when in the heat reclaim mode.

a)

50

b)

70

c)

80

d)

100

37.

Heaters that are made with resistance-type wire run just under the surface of the cabinet are called ____ heaters.

a)

anticipation

b)

relief

c)

mullion

d)

reclamation

38.

Knock-down walk-in coolers are constructed of interlocking panels from ____ thick.

a)

1 in. to 4 in.

b)

1 in. to 6 in.

c)

2 in. to 4 in.

d)

2 in. to 6 in.

39.

In condensate removal, the drain lines should be sloped downward about ____ in. per foot for proper drainage.

a)

1/8

b)

1/6

c)

1/4

d)

1/2

40.

The precharged tubing used for installing refrigeration piping is called a ____.

a)

line set

b)

gauge set

c)

log set

d)

completion set

41.

One of the advantages of parallel compressor systems is ____.

a)

load matching

b)

flexibility

c)

less compressor cycling

d)

All of the above.

42.

The most popular secondary fluid currently used in refrigeration systems is ____.

a)

HFE

b)

ethylene glycol

c)

HCFC

d)

propylene glycol

43.

One of the disadvantages of the secondary-fluid refrigeration systems is ____.

a)

greater leak potential

b)

more critical piping

c)

longer defrost periods

d)

higher cost of the equipment

44.

At its triple point, CO₂ can exist as ____.

a)

vapor

b)

liquid

c)

solid

d)

All of the above.

45.

Refrigerated compressed air driers typically run ____% of the time.

a)

30

b)

50

c)

80

d)

100

46.

The primary advantage of parallel compressor systems is their ____.

a)

higher efficiencies

b)

nearly exact load matching ability

c)

smaller locked-rotor amperage

d)

limited effect of a compressor malfunction

47.

The air used for “pneumatic controls” must be ____.

a)

hot

b)

dry

c)

moist

d)

rectified

48.

When purchase cost alone is considered in selecting refrigeration equipment, the equipment may not perform acceptably.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

An open case is more efficient than a closed case.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Self-contained equipment normally plugs into either a 120-V or 230-V electrical outlet.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Often, parallel compressor systems employ a satellite or booster compressor.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is one of the newest refrigerants.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

CO₂, ammonia, propane, butane, and isobutane are all natural refrigerants.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Distributed supermarket refrigeration modules that are located very close to the display cases they refrigerate are becoming increasingly popular.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Refrigerated air driers are normally self-contained refrigeration systems that may be air cooled or water cooled.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Retail stores use ____________________ refrigeration units for merchandising their products.

a)

reach-in

b)

walk-in

c)

portable

d)

display-case

57.

When the inside of the evaporator cabinet is below freezing, heat has to be provided to keep the condensate in the line ____________________.

a)

from freezing

b)

from boiling

c)

from evaporating

d)

from condensing

58.

The precharged tubing for refrigeration piping is ____________________ at both ends and has quick connect fittings.

a)

sealed

b)

open

c)

threaded

d)

flared

59.

____________________ are basically refrigeration systems located in the air supply, after the storage tank.

a)

Refrigerated air driers

b)

Desiccant air driers

c)

Oil separators

d)

Aftercoolers

60.

A condensing unit can be located:

a)

only inside a building

b)

only outside without any protection

c)

outside with proper weather protection or in a common equipment room

d)

only on the roof

61.

Pilot operation means that the valve uses the refrigeration system’s pressures to move a sliding mechanism when its solenoid is energized.

a)

The valve uses the refrigeration system’s pressures to move a sliding mechanism when its solenoid is energized.

b)

The valve operates only manually without any external pressure.

c)

Pilot operation refers to the manual control of the refrigeration system.

d)

It means the valve is always open regardless of system pressure.

62.

The two alternative means of disposing of the condensate that is gathered on the evaporator of all refrigeration equipment are:

a)

Piped to a drain or evaporated

b)

Stored in a tank or frozen

c)

Burned off or compressed

d)

Filtered or reused

63.

The hot gas bypass valve in a refrigerated air drier is called a pressure regulator because:

a)

It increases the temperature in the evaporator.

b)

It does not allow the pressure in the evaporator to drop below the set point.

c)

It controls the flow of refrigerant to the condenser.

d)

It shuts off the compressor during low load conditions.

64.

Match each term with the correct statement below.

a)

Applies a false load on the evaporator when there is no load

1.

hot gas bypass valve

b)

Usually installed in the heat reclaim pump-out or bleed line to prevent migration of refrigerant to the coldest location

2.

check valve

c)

Tremendous forces that can cause refrigerant lines and values to rupture

3.

liquid hammer

d)

When air is used for controls

4.

pneumatic control

e)

Removes refrigerant from the heat reclaim coil when it is not being used

5.

bleed ports

65.

Tremendous forces that can cause refrigerant lines and values to rupture

a)

hot gas bypass valve

b)

check valve

c)

liquid hammer

d)

pneumatic control

e)

bleed ports

66.

When air is used for controls

a)

hot gas bypass valve

b)

check valve

c)

liquid hammer

d)

pneumatic control

e)

bleed ports

67.

Package ice machines store their own ice at ____°F in a bin below the ice maker.

a)

10

b)

18

c)

24

d)

32

68.

Most package ice makers are ____-cooled.

a)

water

b)

air

c)

moisture

d)

refrigerant

69.

____ ice is normally made in a vertical refrigerated cylinder surrounded by the evaporator on the outside.

a)

Solid

b)

Cube

c)

Flake

d)

Chip

70.

The auger in a flake ice maker has cutting surfaces called ____.

a)

flights

b)

fins

c)

shafts

d)

gears

71.

A ____ is used to turn the auger in a flake ice machine.

a)

step motor

b)

geared motor

c)

worm motor

d)

hydraulic motor

72.

Most ice flakers have a ____ that reduces the auger drive motor’s speed from about 1725 rpm to 9 to 16 rpm.

a)

gear improvement drive

b)

gear intensive drive

c)

gear shift drive

d)

gear reduction drive

73.

____ evaporators have ice cups designed to cause the ice to fall out of the cups during defrost.

a)

Vertical

b)

Horizontal

c)

Hybrid

d)

Linear

74.

____ ice cube machines usually have vertical evaporator plates with water flowing over the individual cells.

a)

Modular

b)

Linear

c)

Cell-type

d)

Cup-type

75.

_____ between the evaporator cells allow air entering from the edges of the ice to travel along the entire ice slab and relieve the suction force.

a)

Space holes

b)

Weep holes

c)

Release spots

d)

Weep space

76.

_____ are simply small computers that contain stored programs or algorithms.

a)

Auto processors

b)

Signal processors

c)

Microcontrollers

d)

Microprocessors

77.

For maximum efficiency, individual ice machine models have different programs called algorithms stored in their _____

a)

EEPROM

b)

ERAM

c)

EPRAM

d)

PRAM

78.

Microprocessors are often referred to as _____

a)

signal controllers

b)

digital controllers

c)

integrated device controllers

d)

integrated circuit controllers

79.

Many filter manufacturers use ____ to inhibit calcium or lime scale buildup.

a)

wool

b)

polysorbate

c)

polyphosphate

d)

polyphenols

80.

Most package ice machines are designed to be located in ambient temperatures of _____

a)

30°F to 110°F

b)

40°F to 115°F

c)

50°F to 115°F

d)

50°F to 120°F

81.

When using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, it is unnecessary to wear protective clothing and eyewear.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Ice-making machines are the same as ice-holding machines such as those seen on the outside of a convenience store or service station.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

The gear motor assembly is less prone to failure than any other part in the ice flaker.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Manufacturers of ice flakers install thermal overload controls in the motor windings or a manual-reset, current-type overload control.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

It is important that the auger does not wobble within the freezing cylinder or evaporator.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Water levels can be sensed and controlled by a probe located in the water reservoir.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Solid forms of ice last longer because there is more weight with less surface area.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Most ice makers use a hot gas harvest or defrost to melt an ice sheet off the evaporator.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Ice is not considered a food source.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

It is recommended that at least ________________ a year, the probe should be removed from the water reservoir and cleaned.

a)

twice

b)

once

c)

every month

d)

every week

91.

25. The ________________ is usually made of two reed switches and two floats.

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92.

26. ________________-type devices are usually located in the spout.

a)

Mechanical flapper

b)

Electronic sensor

c)

Thermal fuse

d)

Pressure valve

93.

27. ________________ sense the buildup of ice by infrared technology. This control allows the ice machine to shut down before the ice chokes the spout opening.

a)

Infrared electric eyes

b)

Thermostatic expansion valves

c)

Mechanical timers

d)

Float switches

94.

28. ________________ controls use sound waves and vibrations, which are reflected back to the control from the ice.

a)

Sonar

b)

Radar

c)

Thermometer

d)

Barometer

95.

Making a(n) (a)   -shaped ice cube involves running water over an evaporator plate in which the copper evaporator tubing is soldered onto the plates at regular intervals.

96.

Which of the following is NOT a step in installing a package machine?

a)

Set and level the machine

b)

Supply power

c)

Provide a water supply

d)

Install a cooling fan

97.

Some of the methods used for ice bin control are:

a)

Mechanical flapper, infrared electric eyes, and sonar controls

b)

Thermostatic expansion valves, pressure switches, and timers

c)

Float switches, solenoid valves, and compressors

d)

Evaporator fans, condensers, and water pumps

98.

List the types of devices used to control ice production in commercial ice machines.

a)

Mechanical flapper-type device controlling a micro switch, Infrared electric eye, Sonar, Thermostats, Liquid-filled bulbs

b)

Pressure gauges, Flow meters, Digital timers, Humidity sensors

c)

Manual levers, Water pumps, Air compressors, Gas valves

d)

Rotary fans, Light bulbs, Circuit breakers, Fuses

99.

How does the mechanical flapper work?

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100.

When operating at the proper refrigerant charge, ice production in flake ice machines depends on two main factors. List these factors.

a)

Inlet water temperature, Temperature (ambient) surrounding the ice machine

b)

Compressor size, Water filter type

c)

Refrigerant brand, Ice bin size

d)

Evaporator material, Water pump speed

101.

Why is the gear motor assembly more prone to fail than any other part in the ice flaker?

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102.

Ice production, cycle times, and system operating pressures for an air-cooled ice machine mainly depend on two factors. Identify them.

a)

Temperature of the air entering the condenser, Temperature of the water entering the ice machine

b)

Type of refrigerant used, Size of the ice storage bin

c)

Voltage supplied to the compressor, Color of the ice machine

d)

Brand of the ice machine, Shape of the ice cubes