ESCO EPA Universal Practice Exam Questions with Answers
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Which ASHRAE classification means slightly flammable?
A-A1
B-A2L
C-A3
D-B1 —Answer: B
How much can a person be fined per day per violation for knowingly releasing a regulated
substance that violates the Clean Air Act?
A-$10,000
B-$25,000
C-$37,000
D-$44,539 —Answer: D
The molecule found in CFCs and HCFCs that depletes ozone is:
A-Fluorine
B-Hydrogen
C-Carbon
D-Chlorine —Answer: D
HFCs ________;
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,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. —Answer: A
Which type of refrigerant contains no chlorine?
A-HCFCs
B-HCFC Blends
C-HFCs
D-CFCs —Answer: C
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. —Answer: A
Which of the following has the highest Ozone Depletion Potential?
A-HFOs
B-HCFCs
C-HFCs
D-CFCs —Answer: D
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, 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. —Answer: B
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. —Answer: B
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 —Answer: D
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.
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Which ASHRAE classification means slightly flammable?
A-A1
B-A2L
C-A3
D-B1 —Answer: B
How much can a person be fined per day per violation for knowingly releasing a regulated
substance that violates the Clean Air Act?
A-$10,000
B-$25,000
C-$37,000
D-$44,539 —Answer: D
The molecule found in CFCs and HCFCs that depletes ozone is:
A-Fluorine
B-Hydrogen
C-Carbon
D-Chlorine —Answer: D
HFCs ________;
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,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. —Answer: A
Which type of refrigerant contains no chlorine?
A-HCFCs
B-HCFC Blends
C-HFCs
D-CFCs —Answer: C
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. —Answer: A
Which of the following has the highest Ozone Depletion Potential?
A-HFOs
B-HCFCs
C-HFCs
D-CFCs —Answer: D
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, 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. —Answer: B
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. —Answer: B
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 —Answer: D
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.
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