1.

The low pressure cutout switch is operated by: Answer: B

A. A magnet
B. A bellows
C. Spring tension
D. Water pressure

2.A good refrigerant should be: Answer: B

A. Non - poisonous
B. Non - explosive
C. Non inflammable
D. All of the above

3.If a refrigerating system extracted 48,800 Btu per hour, the tonnage of the machine would be:
Answer: D
A. 5 tons
B. ½ ton
C. 2 tons
D. 4 tons

4.The purpose of the low pressure cut out switch is to: Answer: D
A. Maintain liquid refrigerant at the suction of the compressor
B. Maintain a present suction pressure to the compressor
C. Cut out the compressor at s set pressure
D. Cut compressor in and out at a present pressure

5.The most likely cause of high superheat would be: Answer: C

A. Too much refrigerant
B. Expansion valve open too wide
C. Expansion valve closed in too much
D. .back – pressure valve set too high

6.The purpose of the evaporator is to: Answer: A

A. Absorb latent heat of vaporization
B. Absorb latent heat of fusion
C. Transfer latent heat of vaporization
D. Transfer latent heat of fusion

7.Air is removed from the system:Answer: B

A. Increasing the amount of cooling water
B. Opening the purge value
C. Running the refrigerant though an aerator
D. Running the refrigerant through a daereator
8.The suction pressure switch is operated by: Answer: C
A. Electric current
B. thermocouple
C. pressure on elbows
D. a relay cut out

9.A hot suction line might be caused by: Answer: A

A. Insufficient refrigerant
B. Insufficient lubrication
C. Expansion valve closed too much
D. Too much refrigerant

10.The device used for low – pressure control and high – pressure cutout on a compressor is called a:
Answer: B
A. cutout
B. pressure controller
C. controller switch
D. cutout switch

11.Thermal expansion valves are usually of the: Answer: D

A. Bellows type
B. Magnetic type
C. Diaphragm type
D. A or C

12.Liquid reaching the compressor through the suction line is called: Answer: A
A. Flooding back
B. superheating
C. overflowing
D. recycling

13.Pressure controllers are usually of the: Answer: B

A. Diaphragm – type construction
B. Bellows – type construction
C. Magnetic – type construction
D. Pilot – valve type construction

14.If the cooling water to the condenser should suddenly fail: Answer: C
A. The solenoid valve will close
B. The expansion valve will close
C. The compressor will shut down
D. An alarm will ring to notify the Engineer
15.If the solenoid valve closed by accident, the compressor would be stopped by the: Answer: A
A. Low – pressure cutout
B. High –pressure cutout switch
C. Low – water cutout switch
D. Automatic trip

16.The solenoid valve controls the: Answer: B

A. Amount of refrigerant entering the evaporator coils
B. Amount of refrigerant going to the expansion valve
C. Amount of refrigerant going to the compressor
D. Pressure of the refrigerant going to the evaporator coils

17. As Freon passes through the expansion valve: Answer: C

A. the volume decreases and the pressure increases
B. the volume increases and the pressure increases
C. the pressure decreases and the volume increases
D. the volume decreases and the pressure decreases

18.When checking zinc plates in a condenser one should: Answer: C

A. Paint the plates with red head
B. Install all new plates
C. Clean the plates and renew worn – out ones
D. Ground each plate to shell

19.If the compressor short cycles on high pressure cutout, which of the following would you
check?Answer: D
A. Be user system is getting cooler
B. If plenty of cooling water is running through but is not picking up heat, the condenser
tubes need cleaning
C. Check for too much refrigerant in the system
D. All of the above

20.In a refrigerating system the temperature is at its highest between the: Answer: B
A. Condenser and receiver
B. Compressor and condenser
C. Receiver and evaporator
D. Evaporator and compressor

21.A Freon unit will tend to short cycle when operating under: Answer: C
A. Heavy load
B. Normal conditions
C. light loads
D. all of the above
22.Short – cycling means that machine: Answer: B
A. Grounds out frequently
B. Stops and starts frequently
C. Runs too fast
D. Runs too slow

23.Freon is: Answer: D

A. Non - corrosive
B. flammable
C. non toxic
D. A and C

24.A refrigerant should have a: Answer: A

A. High latent heat
B. High sensible heat
C. Low latent heat
D. Low sensible heat

25.A method of reducing capacity without reducing compressor speed is called: Answer: C
A. Low pressure by passing
B. High pressure by passing
C. Hot gas by passing
D. Short - cycling

26.The thermal expansion valve responds to the: Answer: A

A. Amount of superheat in the vapor leaving the coil
B. Amount of superheat in the liquid
C. Temperature in the evaporator coils
D. Pressure in the evaporator coils

27.The bulb for the thermal expansion valve is located: Answer: B

A. In the middle of evaporator coils
B. Near the evaporator coil outlet
C. Near the evaporator coil inlet
D. On the bottom row of evaporator coils

28.A thermostat is a: Answer: A

A. Temperature – operated switch
B. .pressure – oriented switch
C. Super – heat operated switch
D. Back – pressure operated switch
29.The elements of thermostat switch are usually of the: Answer: B
A. Diaphragm type
B. Bimental
C. Valve type
D. Pilot – valve type

30.When heavy electrical currents are involved, the thermostat will be operated by a: Answer: D
A. Small circuit breaker
B. Pressure pipe
C. fusetron
D. relay

31.If the compressor runs continually, the cause might be the: Answer: B
A. High – pressure cutout switch is jammed open
B. Low – pressure switch is jammed about
C. Thermal bulb is not operating properly
D. Scale trap is clogged

32.The solenoid valve can be type as a: Answer: B

A. Thermal valve
B. Magnetic stop valve
C. Bellows valve
D. Bimetallic valve

33.If the compressor had been running satisfactory, for a long period of time but the coil level was
rising slowly, the thing to do would be to: Answer: B
A. Drain out sufficient oil to bring it down to the proper running level
B. Shut down the compressor and check the oil level with the machine stopped
C. Check the dehydrator cartridge
D. Check to see if there is too much refrigerant in the system

34.If the compressor had been running satisfactory for a long period of time but suddenly the
compartment temperature started to rise, the trouble might be: Answer: D
A. The solenoid valve is jammed shut
B. The expansion valve may have water frozen in it
C. A refrigerant leak has developed
D. Any of the above

35.When charging a Freon system, all the valves should be in their normal position except the:
Answer: C
A. Expansion valve
B. Purge valve
C. King valve(liquid)
D. Solenoid valve
36.Abnormal discharge temperatures would be caused by: Answer: D
A. Leaky suction valves
B. Leaky discharge valves
C. Faulty piston rings
D. All of the above

37..A device for holding open the suction valve and drawing gas from the suction manifold and
returning it to the suction line without compressing it is called: Answer: B
A. Discharge line bypass
B. Cylinder unloader
C. Suction line bypass
D. Relief valve

38.As heat is removed open the suction valve and drawing gas from the suction manifold and
returning it to the suction line without compressing it is called: Answer: C
A. Perfect zero
B. Double zero
C. Absolute zero
D. Cold zero

39.The boiling point of water in an open container at sea level is 212°F. If the pressure on the open
container is decreased, such as going up to the top of a mountain, the boiling point will be:
Answer: B
A. increased
B. decreased
C. the same
D. none of the above

40.Another name for the liquid valve is the: Answer: B

A. Master valve
B. King valve
C. Freon valve
D. Shutoff valve

41.If the temperature in the icebox is too high, the trouble could be: Answer: C
A. A clogged scale trap
B. Air in the system
C. Automatic controls not functioning properly
D. Insufficient cooling water to the condenser
42.Oil is added to a Freon compressor by: Answer: B
A. Pouring through oil hole in base
B. Pumping in with a hand pump
C. Pumping it with an electric – driven pump
D. Shutting down the machine and pouring in through the crankcase inspection plate
opening

43.If no gaskets are used in the piping joints of a Freon system, the joints must be: Answer: C
A. Finished joints
B. Welded joints
C. Ground joints
D. Soldered joints

44.When adding oil to a Freon system one must be sure that: Answer: A
A. All air removed from the pump and fittings
B. There is too high a suction pressure
C. The discharge pressure is too high
D. The condenser is shut down

45.If the head pressure is too high: Answer: C

A. The relief valve should open before the high – pressure cutout
B. The relief valve should open and let excess refrigerant to receiver
C. The high – pressure cutout switch should operate before relief valve opens
D. Close in on the suction valve

46.If the compressor – discharge temperature is higher than the receiver temperature: Answer: B
A. Increase the amount of cooling water to the condenser
B. Decrease the amount of cooling water to the condenser
C. Add more refrigerant to the system
D. Remove some of the refrigeration from the system

47.The dehydrator is used: Answer: D

A. To remove moisture from the system
B. To remove air from the system
C. When adding refrigerant to the system
D. A and C

48.If the discharge side of the thermal expansion valve is warmer than the inlet side, the: Answer: B
A. Expansion valve is working normally
B. Expansion valve is not working normally
C. When adding refrigerant to the system
D. A and C
49.The oil level in the compressor should be checked: Answer: D
A. While the compressor is in operation.
B. Just before starting the compressor
C. After a long period of operation
D. B and C

50.The relief valve is located on the: Answer: B

A. Discharge side of condenser
B. Discharge side of compressor
C. Outlet of the evaporator coils
D. Receiver tank

51.The expansion valve on a Freon system controls the:Answer: D

A. Superheat of the gas leaving the compressor
B. Back pressure un the evaporator
C. Temperature of the icebox
D. Superheat of the gas leaving the evaporator

52.The scale trap is located between the: Answer: A

A. King valve and the expansion valve
B. Solenoid valve and expansion valve
C. Evaporator and receiver
D. Compressor and evaporator

53.If the high – pressure switch on the compressor opens and stops the compressor, a possible cause
could be: Answer: D
A. Too much cooling water going through the condenser
B. Not enough refrigerant in the system
C. A leak in the evaporator cells
D. Not enough cooling water going through the condenser

54.The capacity of a refrigerant unit can be regulated by: Answer: D

A. Changing the speed of the compressor
B. Changing the amount of cooling water to the condenser
C. Changing the amount of refrigerant in the system
D. Any of the above

55.Which of the following would not cause high suction pressure: Answer: A
A. Insufficient refrigeration
B. Leaky suction valves
C. Expansion valve stuck open
D. Suction valve not adjusted properly
56.All of the following are alloys of nickel except: Answer: C
A. K - monel
B. Inconel - X
C. Chromium molybdenum steel
D. Nichrome

57.If the compressor runs continuously, the cause might be a: Answer: D

A. Defective thermal bulb
B. Clogged scale trap
C. Stuck high pressure switch
D. Stuck low – pressure switch

58.Dairy products should be kept at temperature of: Answer: C

A. 10° to 20°
B. 20° to 30°
C. 35° to 45°
D. 15° to 25°

59.The purpose of the expansion valve bypass is to: Answer: C

A. Increase the efficiency of the plant
B. Increase the capacity of the evaporator
C. Control the refrigerant to the evaporator in case the automatic valves fall
D. Bypass the compressor

60.Frost on the outside of the thermal expansion valve may be cause by:: Answer: C
A. King valve and the expansion valve
B. Receiver and the condenser
C. Compressor and the receiver
D. Evaporator coils and the compressor

61.The charging valve is locate between the: Answer: A

A. King valve and the expansion valve
B. Receiver and the condenser
C. Compressor and the receiver
D. Evaporator coils and the compressor

62.A high suction pressure and a cold crankcase indicate: Answer: D

A. Air in the system
B. Leaky suction valves
C. Expansion valve open too wide
D. B or C
63.A high temperature in the icebox could not cause by: Answer: C
A. Insufficient refrigeration
B. Air in the system
C. Expansion valve open too wide
D. Too much refrigerant in the system

64.When securing a Freon system for repairs: Answer: A

A. Pump down to 1 or 2 lbs pressure
B. Pump down to a slight vacuum
C. Pump down to 10 to 15 lbs pressure
D. Remove all refrigerant from the system

65.The solenoid valve is located between the: Answer: A

A. Scale trap and and the thermal expansion valve
B. Thermal expansion valve and the evaporator
C. King valve and the scale trap
D. Automatic and manual expansion valves

66.When starting a refrigeration system, always: Answer: A

A. Vent the condenser
B. Vent the evaporator
C. Bypass the condenser
D. None of the above

67.Before securing a compressor to do maintenance work on it, be sure to: Answer: D

A. Have a gas mask handy
B. Notify the captain
C. Make arrangements to have perishables taken
D. A and C

68.212°F is equal to: Answer: D

A. 106°C
B. 110°C
C. 100°F
D. 100°C

69.A good refrigerant should: Answer: D

A. Have a low boiling point
B. Have high latent heat
C. Be able to be liquefied at normal seawater temperatures
D. All of the above
70.140°F if equivalent: Answer: B
A. 50°C
B. 60°C
C. 40°C
D. 55°C

71.70°C is equivalent to: Answer: C

A. 150°F
B. 160°F
C. 158°F
D. 155°F

72.Low suction pressure is caused by: Answer: C

A. Air in the system
B. Leaky compressor suction valves
C. Solenoid valve not functioning properly
D. Expansion valve causing flooding back

73.The charging connection in a refrigerating system is located:Answer: D

A. Before the receiver
B. Between the condenser and the receiver
C. Between the receiver and the king valve
D. Between the king valve and the solenoid valve

74.

75.Water tube boilers have: Answer: B

A. One fusible plug
B. No fusible plugs
C. Two fusible plugs
D. None of the above

76.The valve that prevents water from backing out of the boiler in to the feed line is the: Answer: C
A. Bottom – blow valve
B. Skin valve
C. Feed – check valve
D. Feed – stop valve

77.The fuel oil heater is located: Answer: A

A. On the discharge side of the service pump
B. On the suction side of the service pump
C. On the discharge side of the transfer pump
D. Between the settling tank and the service pump
78.Boilers “pulsations” are caused by: Answer: D
A. Too high pressure
B. Insufficient air
C. Forcing the boiler beyond capacity
D. All of the above

79.In the forced draft system: Answer: B

A. Each furnace has its own fan
B. One fan supplies air to all furnaces
C. The fan is located in the uptake
D. None of the above

80.In the closed fire room system: Answer: D

A. Each boiler has its own fan
B. Each furnace has its own fan
C. The fan is located in the uptake
D. The fire room is supplied with air from one tan

81.The air cock on a boiler is located at the: Answer: B

A. End of the super heater
B. Highest point of the system and the water drum
C. Super heater inlet
D. Top of the return headers

82.Soot blowers should be used in proper sequence so that: Answer: C

A. Excess stresses will not set up in the boiler
B. The decks will not covered with soot
C. The soot will be swept toward the uptakes
D. There will not be a loss of steam pressure

83.What is the first thing you would check on taking over a watch?Answer: C
A. The bigles
B. The periscope
C. The water level
D. The oil pressure

84.The boiler with its fan(blower) located in the uptake is operating on: Answer: A
A. Induced draft
B. Forced draft
C. Natural draft
D. None of the above
85.A fire room that is completely isolated(closed) operates: Answer: B
A. Induced draft
B. Forced draft
C. natural draft
D. None of the above

86.How many feed water lines are connected to the boiler: Answer: B
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four

87.If the water in the gage glass has not been blown down for a period of time, the level of the water
in the glass will be: Answer: B
A. The same as that in the steam and the water drum
B. Less than that in the steam and water drum
C. More than that in the steam and water drum
D. None of the above

88.On taking over a watch, the fireman should check: Answer: D

A. The water level in the boilers
B. The bilges
C. The periscope
D. All of the above

89.When you are cleaning fuel – oil burner tips, use a: Answer: C
A. Steel scraper
B. Wire brush
C. Brass knife
D. Pocket knife

90.What is the amount of liquid in a tank if you get an ullage sounding of 11’4’’ and the empty ullage
sounding of the tank 32’2’’: Answer: B
A. 20’8’’
B. 20’10’’
C. 21’8’’
D. 21’10’’

91.The amount of steam generated by a boiler is dependent upon: Answer:

A. The size of the sprayer plate
B. The oil pressure
C. The air pressure
D. All of the above
92.When installing a new gage glass in a water gage you should secure the bolts from: Answer: C
A. Top of bottom
B. Bottom of top
C. Center, alternately, toward each end
D. Top of bottom or bottom of top

93.One of the main purposes of refractories in a boil furnace is to: Answer: D

A. Help preheat the air for the furnaces
B. Help preheat the feed water
C. Protect economizer from excessive heat
D. Prevent excessive furnace heat losses

94.All fuel – oil tanks are vented through: Answer: B

A. Check vent to the settling tanks
B. Gooseneck vent located on the main deck
C. Check valve to the transfer pump
D. Gooseneck vent which discharges to the settlers

95.All fuel – oil service pump steam valves are fitted with: Answer: B
A. Safety locks
B. Automatic controls
C. Reach rods leading to a location outside the fire room
D. Reach rods leading to the engine room

96.Which of the following the fire extinguishers would not be found in the fire room: Answer: D
A. Foam type
B. sand
C. 𝐶𝑂2
D. 𝑆𝑂2+

97.What is the average fuel – oil temperature range of the oil in the discharge line to the burners:
Answer: A
A. 180° - 200°
B. 150° - 180°
C. 200° - 220°
D. 150° - 200°

98.Which of the following is a common type of oil burners?Answer: D

A. Bethlehem
B. Todd
C. B & W
D. All of the above

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99.The boiler gage glasses should be blown down: Answer: B
A. Once a day
B. At the beginning of every watch
C. Every 12 hours
D. Every 8 hours

100. Gage pressure of 200 lbs per square inch is equivalent to what absolute pressure? Answer: A
A. 215
B. 200
C. 185
D. 300