Multiple-Choice Questions (60 items)
Module 1: Overview of Air Conditioning System Types (10 Questions)
1. Which type of air conditioning system is commonly used in homes and small offices?
A. VRF system
B. Central air conditioning
C. Window unit
D. Packaged system
2. What is the main advantage of a split air conditioning system?
A. Lower installation cost
B. Improved air circulation and efficiency
C. Compact single-unit design
D. Requires no refrigerant lines
3. Which air conditioning system does not require ductwork?
A. Central air conditioning
B. Ductless mini-split
C. Packaged rooftop unit
D. VRF system
4. What is a common use of a portable air conditioner?
A. Cooling large commercial buildings
B. Providing temporary cooling in small spaces
C. Replacing centralized cooling systems
D. Refrigerating perishable food
5. Which type of air conditioning system allows for individual temperature control in
different rooms?
A. Window unit
B. VRF system
C. Packaged air conditioning
D. Rooftop HVAC unit
6. In an HVAC system, what does "HVAC" stand for?
A. High Ventilation Air Control
B. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
C. Heat Variation Air Cycle
D. High Voltage Air Compressor
7. Which air conditioning system is most suitable for large shopping malls?
A. VRF system
B. Central air conditioning
C. Ductless mini-split system
D. Window unit
8. Which component is responsible for removing heat from an enclosed space in an air
conditioning system?
A. Compressor
B. Condenser
C. Evaporator
D. Expansion valve
9. A packaged air conditioning system is typically used in:
A. Small residential homes
B. Large commercial buildings
C. Cars and vehicles
D. Refrigeration units
10. The main function of an evaporator coil is to:
A. Absorb heat from the air
B. Release heat to the environment
C. Condense refrigerant gas into a liquid
D. Compress the refrigerant
Module 2: Basic Refrigeration Cycle & Heat Transfer Principles (15 Questions)
11. The four main components of the basic refrigeration cycle are:
A. Compressor, Condenser, Expansion Valve, Evaporator
B. Compressor, Motor, Cooling Fan, Evaporator
C. Thermostat, Compressor, Radiator, Cooling Coil
D. Compressor, Receiver Drier, Orifice Tube, Fan
12. What happens to refrigerant in the evaporator?
A. It absorbs heat and evaporates
B. It condenses into a liquid
C. It compresses to a higher pressure
D. It turns into ice
13. Which part of the refrigeration cycle removes heat from the refrigerant?
A. Condenser
B. Evaporator
C. Compressor
D. Expansion valve
14. The purpose of the expansion valve is to:
A. Increase refrigerant pressure
B. Regulate refrigerant flow and decrease pressure
C. Absorb heat from the room
D. Remove humidity from the air
15. Which form of heat transfer occurs when heat is transferred through direct contact?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Compression
16. Which component in the refrigeration system compresses the refrigerant?
A. Evaporator
B. Expansion valve
C. Compressor
D. Condenser
17. What is the function of the condenser coil?
A. Convert high-pressure refrigerant vapor into liquid
B. Absorb heat from the air
C. Control the temperature in the evaporator
D. Filter out contaminants
18. In what state does refrigerant enter the compressor?
A. High-pressure liquid
B. Low-pressure vapor
C. High-pressure gas
D. Low-pressure liquid
19. Heat transfer that occurs due to the movement of fluids is called:
A. Radiation
B. Convection
C. Conduction
D. Evaporation
20. What is the role of a receiver-drier in a refrigeration system?
A. Remove moisture and contaminants
B. Compress the refrigerant
C. Transfer heat to the surroundings
D. Control refrigerant flow
Module 3: Properties of Refrigerants & Environmental Considerations (15
Questions)
21. Which refrigerant has been phased out due to ozone depletion?
A. R-22
B. R-134a
C. R-744
D. R-410A
22. What is the primary environmental concern related to refrigerants?
A. Carbon dioxide emissions
B. Ozone layer depletion
C. Acid rain formation
D. Soil contamination
23. What is the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of CO2-based refrigerants?
A. Zero
B. 1
C. 100
D. 10,000
24. The term "ozone depletion potential" (ODP) measures:
A. A refrigerant’s ability to damage the ozone layer
B. A refrigerant’s cooling efficiency
C. The lifespan of a refrigerant
D. The toxicity of a refrigerant
25. What does the ASHRAE classification of refrigerants indicate?
A. Their flammability and toxicity
B. Their cooling efficiency
C. Their boiling point
D. Their condensation rate
Compressors, Controls, and Expansion Valves (20 Questions)
26. What is the primary function of a compressor?
A. To compress and increase the pressure of refrigerant gas
B. To absorb heat from the surrounding air
C. To regulate the refrigerant flow into the evaporator
D. To remove moisture from the system
27. The thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) controls:
A. The amount of refrigerant entering the evaporator
B. The speed of the compressor
C. The humidity level in the system
D. The temperature of the condenser
28. Which type of expansion device is fixed and non-adjustable?
A. Thermostatic expansion valve
B. Orifice tube
C. Electronic expansion valve
D. Pilot valve
Answer Key
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. A
11. A
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. A
18. B
19. B
20. A
21. A
22. B
23. B
24. A
25. A
26. A
27. A
28. B
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Expansion Valves, Orifice Tube, and Thermostatic Controls (8 Questions)
29. Which expansion device maintains a constant superheat at the evaporator outlet?
A. Fixed orifice tube
B. Thermostatic expansion valve (TXV)
C. Capillary tube
D. Automatic expansion valve
30. What is the main disadvantage of a fixed orifice tube system?
A. Requires regular maintenance
B. Cannot adapt to varying cooling demands
C. Consumes excessive power
D. Uses more refrigerant than TXV systems
31. The primary function of an expansion valve is to:
A. Regulate refrigerant flow and pressure
B. Increase refrigerant temperature
C. Absorb heat from the surroundings
D. Convert vapor refrigerant into liquid
32. Which component ensures the evaporator does not flood with refrigerant?
A. Compressor
B. Expansion valve
C. Condenser
D. Accumulator
33. In an orifice tube system, where is the orifice tube usually located?
A. Between the evaporator and the condenser
B. Between the evaporator and the compressor
C. Between the condenser and the evaporator
D. Between the compressor and the condenser
34. What is the purpose of the accumulator in an air conditioning system?
A. To collect excess refrigerant and prevent liquid slugging
B. To filter contaminants from the refrigerant
C. To regulate the compressor speed
D. To store excess oil
35. Which type of expansion valve uses a sensing bulb to monitor temperature?
A. Automatic expansion valve
B. Orifice tube
C. Thermostatic expansion valve (TXV)
D. Pilot-operated expansion valve
36. The thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) is most commonly found in:
A. Fixed-capacity air conditioning systems
B. Large commercial refrigeration systems
C. Window-type air conditioners
D. Automotive HVAC systems
Refrigerants, Environment, and Refrigerant Oils (6 Questions)
37. Which of the following is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant?
A. R-12
B. R-134a
C. R-22
D. R-290
38. What is the main advantage of using R-410A instead of R-22?
A. Higher ozone depletion potential
B. Higher efficiency and no ozone depletion
C. Lower operating pressure
D. Less environmental impact but lower efficiency
39. Refrigerant oils are used primarily to:
A. Absorb heat in the evaporator
B. Lubricate the compressor components
C. Increase refrigerant efficiency
D. Maintain refrigerant pressure
40. Why is it necessary to properly recover and dispose of refrigerants?
A. To prevent refrigerant leaks into the air
B. To reduce energy consumption
C. To maintain proper system pressure
D. To ensure proper cooling capacity
41. What does the term "low-GWP refrigerant" refer to?
A. A refrigerant with minimal environmental impact
B. A refrigerant with a high boiling point
C. A refrigerant that operates at low pressures
D. A refrigerant used in industrial freezers
42. Which type of refrigerant is naturally occurring and has zero ozone depletion potential?
A. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
B. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
C. Natural refrigerants (e.g., CO₂, ammonia)
D. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Condensers, Evaporators, Receiver Drier, and Accumulators (6 Questions)
43. What is the function of the evaporator coil?
A. Absorb heat from the surrounding air
B. Compress the refrigerant
C. Condense refrigerant into a liquid
D. Filter impurities from refrigerant
44. The receiver-drier is typically located:
A. Between the compressor and condenser
B. Between the condenser and expansion valve
C. Between the evaporator and compressor
D. Between the expansion valve and evaporator
45. How does the condenser remove heat from the refrigerant?
A. By absorbing heat into the coil
B. By transferring heat to the surrounding air
C. By evaporating the refrigerant
D. By increasing refrigerant pressure
46. What is the purpose of the desiccant inside a receiver-drier?
A. Absorb moisture and contaminants from refrigerant
B. Increase refrigerant pressure
C. Improve cooling efficiency
D. Control refrigerant flow
47. What happens to refrigerant inside an evaporator?
A. It releases heat and turns into a liquid
B. It absorbs heat and turns into a gas
C. It remains in a liquid state
D. It compresses and increases pressure
48. What is the primary difference between an accumulator and a receiver-drier?
A. The accumulator is used in orifice tube systems, while the receiver-drier is used in
TXV systems
B. The receiver-drier stores refrigerant, while the accumulator increases pressure
C. The accumulator removes moisture, while the receiver-drier stores oil
D. The receiver-drier is used in air conditioners, while the accumulator is used in
refrigerators
Refrigerant Lines, Hoses, and Compressor Controls (8 Questions)
49. What is the primary function of refrigerant lines in an air conditioning system?
A. To remove contaminants from refrigerant
B. To circulate refrigerant between components
C. To store excess refrigerant
D. To regulate refrigerant pressure
50. Suction lines carry refrigerant in which state?
A. High-pressure liquid
B. Low-pressure vapor
C. High-pressure vapor
D. Low-pressure liquid
51. The liquid line connects the:
A. Evaporator to the compressor
B. Condenser to the expansion valve
C. Expansion valve to the evaporator
D. Compressor to the receiver-drier
52. What is the main function of a compressor control module?
A. To regulate temperature in the condenser
B. To manage the operation of the compressor
C. To filter refrigerant before compression
D. To adjust refrigerant flow
53. What happens if refrigerant hoses are damaged?
A. The system will overcool the space
B. The refrigerant may leak, reducing cooling efficiency
C. The refrigerant pressure will increase
D. The compressor will stop working immediately
54. Which of the following factors affects the efficiency of refrigerant hoses?
A. Temperature and pressure ratings
B. Refrigerant color
C. Hose length alone
D. The type of expansion valve
55. Compressor clutch operation is controlled by:
A. The thermostat and pressure switches
B. The condenser coil
C. The evaporator fins
D. The expansion valve
56. If the compressor fails, what is the most likely impact on the air conditioning system?
A. The system will continue cooling normally
B. The refrigerant will continue circulating
C. The cooling function will stop completely
D. The expansion valve will increase refrigerant flow
Answer Key for Additional Questions
29. B
30. B
31. A
32. B
33. C
34. A
35. C
36. D
37. B
38. B
39. B
40. A
41. A
42. C
43. A
44. B
45. B
46. A
47. B
48. A
49. B
50. B
51. B
52. B
53. B
54. A
55. A
56. C
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57. What will happen if there is a blockage in the expansion valve or orifice tube?
A. The compressor will operate at a lower speed
B. The refrigerant will not flow properly, reducing cooling efficiency
C. The condenser will overheat and increase system pressure
D. The evaporator will freeze immediately
58. What is the main reason for using a multi-pass condenser in an air conditioning system?
A. To allow the refrigerant to absorb more moisture
B. To increase heat transfer efficiency by improving refrigerant flow
C. To store excess refrigerant for later use
D. To lower refrigerant pressure before it enters the compressor
59. Why is proper refrigerant oil selection important for compressor performance?
A. It ensures proper lubrication and reduces wear on compressor components
B. It increases the cooling capacity of the evaporator
C. It prevents the refrigerant from freezing inside the condenser
D. It reduces system pressure and improves efficiency
60. What happens when moisture enters the refrigerant system?
A. It increases cooling efficiency
B. It can cause ice blockages and corrosion inside components
C. It reduces compressor noise
D. It improves refrigerant oil circulation
Answer Key for Additional Questions
57. B
58. B
59. A
60. B
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