WorksheetsHVAC Semester 1-2 District Review Quiz
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
Which organization develops nationally recognized HVAC certifications such as EPA Section 608?
OSHA
ACCA
ESCO
ASHRAE
The primary purpose of safety training in HVACR is to:
Increase job speed
Reduce equipment damage
Prevent personal injury and property damage
Improve customer satisfaction
Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for an electrical fire?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Why is CPR training important for HVAC technicians?
Required for refrigerant handling
Respond to medical emergencies on job sites
Needed for electrical troubleshooting
What is the FIRST step in a professional HVAC service call?
Replace faulty components
Gather tools
Identify the customer’s complaint
Check refrigerant pressures
The basic refrigeration cycle consists of which four major components?
Compressor, evaporator, condenser, expansion device
Compressor, accumulator, receiver, condenser
Evaporator, blower motor, thermostat, condenser
Compressor, drier, suction line, evaporator
The primary function of the compressor is to:
Absorb heat
Condense refrigerant
Increase refrigerant pressure and temperature
Control refrigerant flow
Which component absorbs heat from the conditioned space?
Condenser
Evaporator
Compressor
Expansion valve
What happens to refrigerant pressure as it passes through the metering device?
(a)
Which refrigerant safety classification indicates low toxicity and no flame propagation?
A. A1
B. A2L
C. B1
D. B2
Which tool is used to measure system pressures?
Micrometer
Manifold gauge set
Vacuum pump
Leak detector
Which instrument is used to evacuate air and moisture from a refrigeration system?
Recovery machine
Manifold gauges
Vacuum pump
Charging scale
Why must moisture be removed from a refrigeration system?
Reduces compressor speed
Improves airflow
Causes acid and damage
Increases pressure
Which tool is designed to bend copper tubing without kinking?
Pipe wrench
Tubing cutter
Tubing bender
Flaring tool
Soft copper tubing is commonly joined using:
Threading
Welding
Brazing
Compression fittings only
Voltage is best described as:
Flow of electrons
Electrical resistance
Electrical pressure
Electrical power
Which unit measures electrical current?
Volts
Ohms
Watts
Amps
Ohm’s Law states that:
P=VI
V=IR
R=P/V
Which tool measures voltage, current, and resistance?
Clamp meter only
Megohmmeter
Multimeter
Continuity tester
What is the purpose of grounding equipment?
Improve performance
Reduce power use
Safe path for fault current
Increase voltage
Electric motors convert:
Thermal to mechanical
Electrical to mechanical
Chemical to electrical
Mechanical to electrical
Which motor is common in residential HVAC blowers?
DC generator
Universal motor
Single-phase induction motor
Stepper motor
A thermostat functions primarily as a:
Power supply
Control device
Temperature control device
Most important practice before servicing equipment?
Wearing gloves
Lockout/tagout
Insulated tools
Check airflow
Which component rejects heat outdoors?
Evaporator
Compressor
Condenser
Expansion valve
Heat exchangers function by:
Storing refrigerant
Transferring heat
Increasing resistance
Regulating flow
Which compressor type is common in residential AC?
Centrifugal
Screw
Scroll
Diesel reciprocating
Electrical troubleshooting should begin with:
Replace control board
Review wiring diagram
Check refrigerant
Reset thermostat
A blown fuse usually indicates:
Normal operation
Low refrigerant
Electrical fault
Improper airflow
Why is electrical safety critical?
Low voltage systems
Risk of injury or death
Tools are expensive
Rare grounding
System water supply tank heating systems without a supervised low temperature alarm connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected ________ during the heating season.
daily
weekly
monthly
quarterly
Label all parts of the Refrigeration cycle.
Evaporator
Compressor
Metering device
Condenser
Discharge line
Liquid line
Expansion line
Suction line
When working the POS you should wear your gloves.
False
True
Customer states: AC not blowing cold. Gauges read 0 pressure on Both High and Low Side. What should be done next?
Check Fuses
Check Power and Ground at Compressor
Vacuum and Leak Test
Replace Valves
Replace Valve Caps
The system has lost all Refrigerant, But the leak test passed. What should be done next?
Replace Valves
Check Fuses
Vacuum
Charge
Recover
Compressor came on for a few seconds then shut off when the High Side pressure got Too High. What could be a possible cause?
Clog in the Expansion Valve
Bad Expansion Valve stuck in the Closed position
Bad Receiver/Dryer resulting in desiccant pellets clogging the High side line.
All of the Above
None of the Above
HFC:
Hydrofluorocarbon
Hyperflexcompatible
Hexifluidcarbon
Hyrdofreoncompatible
Hypofluidcombustible
The correct name of the Valve Core:
Poppet Valve
Piston Valve
Zerk Valve
Schrader Valve
Stem Fitting
CFC:
Chlorofluidcarbon
Chlorofluorocarbon
CarolinaFriedChicken
Carbonfluorocarbide
What is Frequency?
What can form if water or water vapor is left in the system?
hydrocarbon
hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid
ester-based oil
hydrogen
What happens when a low pressure system exceeds 10 psig and the rupture disk opens?
The system vents refrigerant
The system leaks oil
The moisture in the system is released
Nothing
When pressurizing a low pressure appliance for the purpose of leak detection DO NOT exceed ____.
25 psig
17 psig
10 psig
30 psig
How many splices are allowed in a run of coaxial video surveillance cabling according to industry standard?
Two
Five
Three
Four
What can happen when a low pressure appliance has a leak at a fitting or gasket?
Water can spill from the system
Air and moisture can enter the system
refrigerant can leak from the system
The fitting or gasket can corrode and may need to be replaced
Recovered refrigerant that is contaminated must be recovered into:
A tank with other types of refrigerant in it
The same tank as the refrigerant that isn't contaminated
A separate tank
What are heat stroke symptoms?
What problems are you having with your HVAC Unit?
Open-ended
Closed-ended
Hydrants are required to be flow tested at least (a) .
If walkin temperature is 47 F its an extreme violation in OER
True
False
Some toxins are naturally associated with
Chemical Hazards
Certain plants, mushrooms, and seafood.
Physical hazards
HACCP
What is the definition of a Type II appliance?
high pressure appliance containing more than 5 lbs of refrigerant
A high pressure appliance containing less than 5 lbs of refrigerant
A low pressure appliance containing more than 5 lbs of refrigerant
An appliance containing less that 5 lbs of refrigerant
HFC: Stands for Hyper flex compatible
Hydrofluorocarbon
Hyperflexcompatible
Hexifluidcarbon
Hyrdofreoncompatible
Hypofluidcombustible
Match the state of refrigerant.
Liquid/high/high
Liquid line
Liquid/low/low
Expansion line
Vapor/high/high
Discharge line
Vapor/low/low
Suction line
Where does Super heat start?
2
4
8
6
Where does desuper heating begin?
5
3
4
6
Where does Sub cooling start?
4
3
6
7
Customer states: AC not blowing cold. Gauges read 450 pressure on Both High and Low Side. What should be done next?
Check condenser coil for restricted airflow
Check Condenser for proper operation
Vacuum and Leak Test
Check pressure switches
Replace Valve Caps
Compressor came on for a few seconds then shut off when the High Side pressure got Too High. What could be a possible cause?
Clog in the Expansion Valve
Bad Expansion Valve stuck in the Closed position
Bad Receiver/Dryer resulting in desiccant pellets clogging the High side line.
All of the Above
None of the Above
The correct name of the Valve Core:
Poppet Valve
Piston Valve
Zerk Valve
Schrader Valve
Stem Fitting
CFC: Stands for Carbon fluoro carbide
Chlorofluidcarbon
Chlorofluorocarbon
CarolinaFriedChicken
Carbonfluorocarbide
A CFC Refrigerant:
R134a
R-12
R1234yf
All of the Above
Compressor is cycling on and off. There is pressure in both High and Low side. What should be done next?
Recover Refrigerant then Charge the right amount of Refrigerant
Replace valves
Replace Compressor
Check Fuses
Vacuum
Tech A says: The high side line is larger in diameter than the Low side line. Tech B says: The low side service port is larger than the High side service port. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and B
Neither A nor B
What is the median annual salary for an HVAC technician?
$51,670
$47,610
$29,460
$27,560
Cooling system is designed to transfer ________.
What should be done if a purge unit that is operating excessively?
evaluate the refrigerant charge
pressurize the unit and leak test
check voltage to the purge unit
clean the units water tubes
__________ are heat exchanger to transfer heat of coolant to the atmosphere
–If an excessive amount of bubbles are dissolved in coolant it becomes aerated and reduces its ability to __________ _____________.
What problems are you having with your HVAC Unit?
Open-ended
Closed-ended
The thermostat that controls the auxiliary electric heat according to the outdoor temperature is called the;
Auxiliary Temperature Control
Outdoor Auxiliary Thermostat
Outdoor Ambient Thermostat
Hold In Thermostat
•Visual Inspection
–A thorough inspection includes checking: _______________ ______________,coolant level, ____________ _______________ leaks, ______________ ___ _____________ .
(Mark all that apply)
coolant condition,
white exhaust
purple smoke
bubbles in coolant
congestion of tubes
At what temperature is an outdoor ambient thermostat normally set?
At 32 degrees Fahrenheit
Slightly above the initial balance point
The same as the indoor thermostat
15 degrees above the initial balance point.
Where does the purge unit take its suction from?
The lowest point of the system
The top of the condenser
The bottom of the condenser
The evaporator charging valve
A high efficiency heat pump system designed to function form high to low ambient conditions below 10 degrees fahrenheit, may have
Two outdoor coils with each one incorporating a dual stage compressor.
Two indoor coils with parallel metering devices.
An auxiliary heat exchanger injected with an ethylene glycol solution.
Two compressors which operate in series.
