Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 8th Edition Tomczyk Test Bank
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 8th Edition Tomczyk Test Bank
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 8th Edition Tomczyk Test Bank
2. The size indicated for the diameter of copper tubing used for plumbing is the ____.
a. inside diameter b. outside diameter
c. wall thickness d. None of the above.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Types and Sizes of Tubing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/19/2015 12:06 PM
3. The size indicated for the diameter of ACR copper tubing is the ____.
a. inside diameter b. outside diameter
c. wall thickness d. None of the above.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Types and Sizes of Tubing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/19/2015 12:07 PM
7. Filler materials used in the high temperature connection of copper joints are composed of ____.
a. 50/50 tin-lead b. 95/5 tin-antimony
c. 15%-60% silver d. bronze
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Soldering and Brazing Processes
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/19/2015 12:09 PM
8. Molten solder flows between the two base metals being soldered because ____.
a. the atmospheric pressure pushes it in
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b. of capillary attraction
c. there are no surface pores in the base metal
d. the tubing surface melts and the pressure differential forces it in
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Soldering and Brazing Processes
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2015 5:35 PM
9. The proper type of flame from an oxyacetylene torch for silver brazing is ____.
a. long tail flame b. neutral flame
c. oxidizing flame d. carbonizing flame
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Practical Soldering and Brazing Tips
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/19/2015 12:10 PM
12. For cleaning ACR copper tubing before soldering, a material that can be used is ____.
a. steel wool b. carborundum cloth
c. sand cloth d. nylon wool
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Soldering Techniques
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/19/2015 12:12 PM
13. Pipe threads are standardized by the A.N.S. A.N.S. stands for ____.
a. All Nominal Standard b. American National Standard
c. All New Steel d. Apparent Nominal Standard
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/19/2015 12:12 PM
14. Pipe threads, when used on pipe that will contain liquid or vapor under pressure, ____.
a. are tapered
b. should have at least seven perfect threads
c. generally have a "V" shape
d. All of the above.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/19/2015 12:13 PM
15. When joining steel pipe, a ____ should be applied to the threads before connecting.
a. pipe dope b. flux
c. solder d. gasket
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ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Installing Steel Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/19/2015 12:14 PM
17. L-type copper is considered medium weight and is used most frequently.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Types and Sizes of Tubing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
19. DWV copper stands for drain, waste and vent and is also a lightweight copper not typically used in the HVACR
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20. When tubing is cut with a tubing cutter, a burr is produced in the process. This slight decrease in the inside diameter of
the tube can adversely affect the operation of the system.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Cutting Tubing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
21. When installing a refrigeration system, the piping should be connected with as few joints as possible.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Bending Tubing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
22. When soldering, the technician should heat the solder with the torch to allow it to melt.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Soldering and Brazing Processes
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
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23. 95/5 tin-antimony solder can be used in any part of a refrigeration system.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Soldering and Brazing Processes
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
24. An air-acetylene unit usually consists of a B tank of acetylene gas, a regulator, a hose, and a torch.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Heat Sources for Soldering and Brazing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2015 5:42 PM
26. The end of a piece of a steel pipe is reamed after it is cut with a pipe cutter to make it easier to start the thread die.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
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27. ABS and PVC pipe can be used to carry the new blended refrigerants in low temperature applications.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Plastic Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
28. The copper tubing used in the field piping of refrigeration systems is type ____________________.
ANSWER: ACR
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Types and Sizes of Tubing
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
29. The tubing or pipe for natural gas supply to a gas heating unit is ____________________.
ANSWER: steel
wrought iron
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Types and Sizes of Tubing
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
30. One reason for insulation on a suction line is to help maintain the proper ____________________.
ANSWER: temperature
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tubing Insulation
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
31. Four tools that are needed to properly prepare and thread steel pipe are the pipe cutter, reamer, threader, and
____________________.
ANSWER: vise
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
32. In order to thread steel pipe, ____________________ is applied so friction and heat do not damage the pipe and/or
cutting dies.
ANSWER: cutting oil
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2015 5:48 PM
33. In the thread specification 1/2-14 NPT, the 1/2 is the ____________________.
ANSWER: thread diameter
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
34. In the thread specification 1/2-14 NPT, the 14 stands for ____________________.
ANSWER: threads per inch
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/21/2015 5:09 PM
35. In the thread specification 1/2-14 NPT, the NPT stands for ____________________.
ANSWER: National Pipe Taper
POINTS: 1
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36. The abbreviation for the plastic pipe used in systems for water drains, waste drains, and low-temperature vents is
____________________.
ANSWER: ABS
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Plastic Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
37. The abbreviation for the plastic pipe used in systems for water and gas supply lines and irrigation systems is
____________________.
ANSWER: PE
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Plastic Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
38. The abbreviation for the plastic pipe used in high pressure systems at low temperature is ____________________.
ANSWER: PVC
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Plastic Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
39. The abbreviation for the plastic pipe used in hot and cold water supply systems is ____________________.
ANSWER: CPVC
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Plastic Pipe
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
41. What are two purposes for using insulation on the suction line?
ANSWER: It keeps the line from absorbing heat and prevents condensation from forming on the lines.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tubing Insulation
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2015 5:53 PM
42. When soldering, by what force, the molten filler material flows between the two base metals?
ANSWER: This is called capillary attraction.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Soldering and Brazing Processes
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2015 5:54 PM
43. When making a swage joint, what should the depth of the enlarged portion of the tube be?
ANSWER: It should be equal to the diameter of the original tube.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Swaging Techniques
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/12/2015 12:21 PM
44. The type of steel pipe thread used primarily in this industry is the "tapered" thread. Why?
ANSWER: They produce a tight joint and help prevent leakage.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
45. Operation that causes one end of a copper tube to expand at an angle for flare nut connection to system.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
51. Operation that allows two tubes of equal diameter to be joined together.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1