EPA Practice Test Flash Cards (CORE)

Before shipping any used refrigerant cylinders, check that the cylinder meets what standards: A. Department of Transportation B. The Significant Alternatives Policy (SNAP) C. Underwriters Laboratories D. All of the above

A. Department of Transportation

What is the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program? A. EPA's program that identifies refrigerants with lower overall risks to human health and the environment. B. Covers only CFC and HCFC refrigerants used in residential air conditioning. C. Relates to CFC and HCFC refrigerants used in commercial air conditioning. D. Covers only CFC and HCFC refrigerants used in industrial process refrigeration.

A. EPA's program that identifies refrigerants with lower overall risks to human health and the environment.

HCFs_______ A. Will not damage stratospheric ozone, but have a high GWP B. Will damage stratospheric ozone and have a low GWP C. Will not deplete stratospheric ozone and have a low GWP D. are only harmful to ground level ozone

A. Will not damage stratospheric ozone, but have a high GWP

The condenser _____________________. A. Changes a high-pressure vapor to a high-pressure liquid B. Changes a low pressure vapor to a low pressure liquid C. Changes a high-pressure liquid to a low pressure liquid D. Changes a low pressure liquid to a low pressure vapor.

A. changes a high-pressure vapor to a high-pressure liquid.

Which ASHRAE classification means slightly flammable A. A1 B. A2L C. A3 D. B1

B. A2L

The compressor__________________________ A. Changes a high-pressure vapor to a high pressure liquid. B. Changes a low-pressure vapor to a high-pressure vapor. C. Changes a high-pressure liquid to a low pressure liquid D. Changes a low pressure liquid to a low pressure vapor

B. Changes a low-pressure vapor to a high-pressure vapor.

A refrigerant cylinder designed to hold recovered refrigerant has a: A. Yellow body and grey top B. Grey body and yellow top C. Green Body and yellow top D. Orange Body and grey top

B. Grey body and yellow top

HCFC's contain A. Chlorine, Fluorine and Carbon B. Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine and Carbon C. Hydrogen, Fluorine and Carbon D. Hydrogen, Fluorine and Olefin

B. Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine and Carbon

The low-side test-pressure data-plate value should be used by a technician to determine a safe pressure for: A. Recovering refrigerant B. Leak Testing C. Refrigerant charging D. Retrofitting a system

B. Leak Testing

Which international agreement (Treaty) regulated the production and use of CFCs, HCFCs, halons, methyl chloroform and carbon tetrachloride? A. Kyoto Treaty B. Montreal Protocol C. Council of Nicaea D. Treat of Ghent

B. Montreal Protocol

To process refrigerant to a level equal to new (virgin) product specifications as determined by chemical analysis defines A. Recovery B. Reclaiming C. Reuse D. Recycle

B. Reclaiming

The chlorine in CFCs and HCFCs, A. Will dissolve in water B. Will not dissolve in water C. Will rain out of the atmosphere D. is heavier than air and cannot rise to the stratosphere

B. Will not dissolve in water

Reusable refrigerant containers under high-pressure must be hydrostatically tested how often? A. 1 year B. 3 Years C. 5 years D. 7 years

C. 5 years

Crop loss, eye disease, and skin cancer have been attributed to A. Depletion of Stratospheric nitrogen B. Depletion of Stratospheric chlorine monoxide C. Depletion of Stratospheric ozone D. Depletion of Stratospheric oxygen

C. Depletion of Stratospheric ozone

Recover any remaining refrigerant and then render the cylinder useless, then recycle the metal is the proper disposal method for; A. Recovery cylinders B. One pound cans C. Disposable cylinders D. Accumulator cylinders

C. Disposable cylinders

Which type of refrigerant contains no chlorine? A. HCFs B. HCFC Blends C. HFCs D. CFCs

C. HFCs

Silicone elastomers, for use in seals and gaskets, are not compatible with which refrigerants? A. HCFCs B. CFCs C. HFOs D. HFCS

C. HFOs

An ozone molecule contains; A. One oxygen atom B. Two oxygen atoms C. Three oxygen atoms D. Four oxygen atoms

C. Three oxygen atoms

A single chlorine atom can destroy how many ozone molecules? A. 100 B. 1,000 C. 10,000 D. 100,000

D. 100,000

How much can a person be fined per day per violation for knowingly releasing a regulated substance violates the clean air act? A. $10,000 B. $25,000 C. $37,000 D. $44,539

D. 44,539

Which of the following has the highest Ozone Depletion Potential? A. HFOs B. HCFCs C. HFCs D. CFCs

D. CFCs

The molecule found in CFCs and HCFCs that depletes ozone is: A. Fluorine B. Hydrogen C. Carbon D. Chlorine

D. Chlorine

Which of the following refrigerant has a GWP closest to 1? A. R-22 B. R-134a C. R-410A D. R-123zd

D. R-123zd

Which of the following refrigerants is an HFO? A. R-22 B. R-134a C. R-410A D. R-123zd

D. R-123zd

Clean refrigerant for reuse by separating the oil from the refrigerant and removing moisture from the refrigerant by passing it through one or more filter driers, is the definition of; A. Recover B. Reclaim C. Reuse D. Recycle

D. Recylce