Triumph in EPA Prep: Riveting 10-Question Breakthrough Challenge

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Riveting 10-Question Breakthrough Challenge

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1. Before beginning a refrigerant recovery procedure, it is ALWAYS necessary to  

A. Remove the appliance to an outdoor location

B. Allow the appliance to stabilize at room temperature

C. disconnect the appliance from its power source

D. Know the type of refrigerant that is in the system

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2. An appliance normally containing more than 50 pounds of R-22 refrigerant was found to have a 35% annual leak rate. After the repair, how many successful verification tests are required? 

A. One. Performed before the appliance is recharged.

B. Two. The first performed before the appliance is recharged, and the second performed after the appliance returns to normal operating conditions.

C. One. Performed once the appliance returns to normal operating conditions.

D. Three. The first performed before the appliance is recharged, the second performed after the appliance returns to normal operating conditions, and the third performed three months later.

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3. Which of the following gases is used as the baseline measurement for global warming potential? 

A. Carbon Dioxide

B. Ammonia

C. Propane

D. CFC-12

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4. Which of the following always falls under the EPA definition for “major maintenance, service, or repair?” 

A. Replacing an oil filter

B. Replacing an accumulator

C. Replacing a compressor

D. Replacing an expansion valve

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5. If a reclamation facility receives a tank of mixed refrigerant, they may:

A. vent the refrigerant.

B. agree to separate the refrigerants, by the fracking process.

C. resell the refrigerant for reuse in its current state.

D. refuse to accept the refrigerant or charge extra for processing it.

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6. Why should the oil be removed from a low-pressure system at 130°F

A. Warmer oil has a lower viscosity and flows more easily.

B. 130°F is the normal operating temperature for oil in a low-pressure system.

C. Less refrigerant will be contained in the oil at the higher temperature.

D. it shows that the heater is working

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7. After refrigerant liquid has been recovered from the appliance, any remaining vapor is:

A. purged to the atmosphere.

B. removed by the recovery system.

C. pumped into appliance receiver.

D. isolated in the appliance.

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8. Which hydrocarbon refrigerant is approved for retrofit into existing household refrigerators?

A. HC R-600a 2 ounces or less

B. Hydrocarbons are not approved for retrofit applications

C. HC R-290 1 lb. or less

D. Blended HC R-441A

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9. On low-pressure chillers, moisture most frequently enters the refrigeration system through: 

A. Tube leaks in the evaporator

B. Air leaks in rupture disc assembly

C. Leaks from areas with gaskets or fittings

D. Leaks from the charging service valve

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10. Which condition can cause excessive pressure on the high side of a self-contained (active) recovery device?

A. When the system is set for no subcooling.

B. When there is a large volume of non-condensable gas in the refrigerant being recovered.

C. When the capacity of the recovery tank is larger than the charge size of the system.

D. When the thermal expansion valve is stuck open.

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