Triumph in EPA Prep: Riveting 10-Question Breakthrough Challenge

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Riveting 10-Question Breakthrough Challenge

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1. Which of the following is an indicator of a leak in a high-pressure system with a capillary tube? 

A. High head pressure

B. Frequent purging

C. Excessive superheat

D. Low water temperature

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2. During evacuation with large amounts of moisture it may be necessary to increase pressure to counteract freezing with gas such as:

A. Air

B. R-410A

C. R-22

D. Nitrogen

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

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

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

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

D. vent the refrigerant.

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4. When could a reciprocating compressor be damaged if energized?

A. When the discharge service valve is closed.

B. When the suction service valve is open.

C. When the discharge service valve is open.

D. When the demand for cooling is at a steady state.

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5. Where is refrigerant added to a centrifugal machine? 

A. Liquid line

B. Condenser

C. Evaporator

D. Economizer

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6. Where is the rupture disc located on a centrifugal chiller?

A. Economizer

B. Evaporator

C. Condenser

D. Liquid line

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7. For which of the following refrigeration systems/appliances would it be permissible to use a passive recovery device for recovery of CFCS, HCFCS, and HFCS?

A. A reciprocating liquid chiller

B. A centrifugal air conditioner

C. A domestic refrigerator

D. A single compressor, large commercial walk-in freezer

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8. When is it essential to take measures to help release trapped CFC, HCFC, or HFC refrigerants from the compressor oil during recovery?

A. When using self-contained recovery devices

B. When the refrigerant system has a low side leak

C. When using system-dependent active recovery devices

D. When using passive recovery devices on small appliances with non-operating compressors

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9. Why are some hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerants classified as “A2L”? 

A. they have high ozone depleting potentials and low global warming potential

B. they are less flammable than hydrocarbon refrigerants, but most are still mildly flammable

C. they are prohibited for use in the U.S.

D. they have toxicity characteristics

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10. In which component of a system does the refrigerant change from a high-pressure vapor to a high-pressure liquid?

A. Metering device

B. Receiver

C. Accumulator

D. Condenser

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