REFRIGERATION-B PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
What is a jurisdiction?
Correct Answer
Each province and territory is its own jurisdiction
Question 2
Explain the intent of the regulation's governing the operation of boilers and pressure equipment?
Correct Answer
To give the director or administrator of the department or branch or government a means of evolving, within the
framework of the intent of the act, to meet changes in technology, concept, and the use of those variables listed within
the scope of the act.
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,Question 3
Is it more difficult to change an act or a regulation?
Correct Answer
The main or primary document is an "act" which must be passed through the jurisdictional legislature. The act then has
"regulations" which are pursuant to the enforcement of the act. These regulations are usually under the governance of an
official of the government rather than the actual legislature. As a result, it is much easier to have changes made to a
regulation than it is to have changes made to an act.
Question 4
What jurisdictional item or legislation is most important to a person interning time make power engineering a career
choice?
Correct Answer
Power engineers acts and regulations
Question 5
What two Canadian national codes have been adopted by all jurisdictions
Correct Answer
CSA B51 and CSA B52
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,Question 6
List some of the penalties which may be applied to the holder of a certificate of competency
Correct Answer
The regulation will also refer to penalties which may be listed in the pertinent jurisdictional act. These can be fines,
certificate suspensions, certificate cancellations, imprisonment.
Question 7
List types of pressure vessels discussed in the CSA B51 section entitled "pressure vessels"
Correct Answer
Blowoff vessels, hot water tanks, hydropneumatic tanks, and cushion tanks
Question 8
Explain the two purposes of the CSA B52 code
Correct Answer
To provide for the safe design, construction, installation, operation, and repair of refrigerating and air conditioning
equipment and systems, and related equipment. To promote uniform requirements among the provinces and territories.
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, Question 9
Describe the purpose of ASME Section VI - recommended rules for the care and operation of heating boilers and explain
how this purpose is achieved.
Correct Answer
This code contains rules that have been compiled to assist operators of heating boilers in maintaining their plants in as
safe a condition as possible. These rules apply to the boiler proper and to pipe connections up to and including the value
of valves required by the ASME code. Rules are also given covering auxiliary equipment in so far as safety is concerned
Question 10
What recommended procedures are covered in ASME Section VI - recommended rules for the care and operation of
heating boilers pertaining to the treatment of water in steam and hot water heating boilers?
Correct Answer
These recommended procedures cover the treatment of water in steam and hot water boilers. They cover boiler water
troubles, chemicals used, function of chemicals, treatment alternatives, blowdown, feeders, and procedures
Question 11
Which of the following items are covered in the appendix or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV -
Heating Boilers?
a) approval of new materials under code
b) porosity charts for weld radiography
c) manufacturer's data report forms and guides
d) all of the above
Correct Answer
D
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Question 1
What is a jurisdiction?
Correct Answer
Each province and territory is its own jurisdiction
Question 2
Explain the intent of the regulation's governing the operation of boilers and pressure equipment?
Correct Answer
To give the director or administrator of the department or branch or government a means of evolving, within the
framework of the intent of the act, to meet changes in technology, concept, and the use of those variables listed within
the scope of the act.
Page 1 of 87
,Question 3
Is it more difficult to change an act or a regulation?
Correct Answer
The main or primary document is an "act" which must be passed through the jurisdictional legislature. The act then has
"regulations" which are pursuant to the enforcement of the act. These regulations are usually under the governance of an
official of the government rather than the actual legislature. As a result, it is much easier to have changes made to a
regulation than it is to have changes made to an act.
Question 4
What jurisdictional item or legislation is most important to a person interning time make power engineering a career
choice?
Correct Answer
Power engineers acts and regulations
Question 5
What two Canadian national codes have been adopted by all jurisdictions
Correct Answer
CSA B51 and CSA B52
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,Question 6
List some of the penalties which may be applied to the holder of a certificate of competency
Correct Answer
The regulation will also refer to penalties which may be listed in the pertinent jurisdictional act. These can be fines,
certificate suspensions, certificate cancellations, imprisonment.
Question 7
List types of pressure vessels discussed in the CSA B51 section entitled "pressure vessels"
Correct Answer
Blowoff vessels, hot water tanks, hydropneumatic tanks, and cushion tanks
Question 8
Explain the two purposes of the CSA B52 code
Correct Answer
To provide for the safe design, construction, installation, operation, and repair of refrigerating and air conditioning
equipment and systems, and related equipment. To promote uniform requirements among the provinces and territories.
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, Question 9
Describe the purpose of ASME Section VI - recommended rules for the care and operation of heating boilers and explain
how this purpose is achieved.
Correct Answer
This code contains rules that have been compiled to assist operators of heating boilers in maintaining their plants in as
safe a condition as possible. These rules apply to the boiler proper and to pipe connections up to and including the value
of valves required by the ASME code. Rules are also given covering auxiliary equipment in so far as safety is concerned
Question 10
What recommended procedures are covered in ASME Section VI - recommended rules for the care and operation of
heating boilers pertaining to the treatment of water in steam and hot water heating boilers?
Correct Answer
These recommended procedures cover the treatment of water in steam and hot water boilers. They cover boiler water
troubles, chemicals used, function of chemicals, treatment alternatives, blowdown, feeders, and procedures
Question 11
Which of the following items are covered in the appendix or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV -
Heating Boilers?
a) approval of new materials under code
b) porosity charts for weld radiography
c) manufacturer's data report forms and guides
d) all of the above
Correct Answer
D
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