SAMPLE PROBLEMS AIRCONDITIONING UNIT

ELECTIVES (Group 5)

1. While calculating the cooling load estimate for a house, each person is given an allowable of

A. 100 BTU B. 200 BTU C. 250 BTU D. 150 BTU

2. With respect to the elevation, atmospheric pressure decreases approximately ______ for 1000
ft of the ascent

A. 2 lb B. 0.5 lb C. 4 lb D. 1 lb

3. An HVAC system accounts for approximately what percentage of most Americans total
annual energy bill?

A. 10-15 % B. 20-25 % C. 30-35 % D. 40-55 %

4. During which component of vapour compression refrigeration system, the enthalpy remains
constant:

A. Evaporator B. Compressor C. Throttle valve D. None

5. Which one of the following is a CFC refrigerant?

A. R 744 B. R 290 C. R 502 D. R 718

6. In sensible cooling process the relative humidity:

A. decreases B. increases C. remains constant D. none of the above

7. In psychrometric chart, dew point temperature lines are

A. horizontal B. vertical C. curved D. straight lines slopping downwards to the right

8. In psychrometric chart, specific humidity lines are:

A. vertical B. horizontal C. inclined D. curved lines

9. Commonly used refrigerant in commercial ice plant is

A. CO2 B. Freon 12 C. Ammonia D. Air

10. Accumulator is provided for

A. Storing of liquid refrigerant B. exchange of heat

C. storing of unvaporized liquid D. condensing gas

11. Oil separator if fitted in between

A. Condenser and evaporator B. On the suction line

C. compressor and condenser D.at the receiver outlet

12. An air washer can work as:

A. Humidifier B. Dehumidifier C.Filter D.All of the above

13. Sling psychrometer is used to measure

A.only dry bulb temperature B. only wet bulb temperature

C. dry and wet bulb temperature D. relative humidity

14. Freon group of refrigerants are

A. Inflammable B. Toxic

C. Non-inflammable and toxic D. Non-toxic and inflammable

15. For obtaining high COP, the pressure range of compressor should be

A. High B. Low C. Optimum D. Any value

16. a human body feels comfortable when the heat produced by the metabolism of human body
is equal to the

A. Heat dissipated to the surrounding B. Heat stored in a human body

C. Sum of A and B D. Difference of A and B

17. A lack of cooling is being diagnosed. A technician discovers that the high-pressure line is
hot to the touch on both sides of the orifice tube. Technician A says that is normal operation for
an orifice tube system. Technician B says that the orifice tube may be clogged. Which
technician is correct?

A. Technician A only B. Technician B only

C. Both Technicians A and B D.Neither Technician A nor B

18. The owner of a vehicle equipped with an orifice tube-type air conditioning system complains
that the inside of the vehicle does not cool properly. The air conditioning compressor clutch
constantly cycles on and off whenever the air conditioning is on. Technician A says that the
system is likely low on refrigerant. Technician B says that the most likely cause is an electrical
short in the wiring to the air conditioning compressor clutch. Which technician is correct?

A. Technician A only B. Technician B only

 C. Both Technicians A and B D.Neither Technician A nor B

19. What two items must be installed or replaced when retrofitting a CFC-12 system to an HFC-
134a system?

A. Fitting adaptors and a label B. Compressor and O-rings

C. Label and the condenser D.Fitting adaptors and the drier

20. An air conditioning performance test is being performed. All of the following should be
done except:

A. Turn blower to high speed B. Open the doors

C. Set the controls for maximum cooling D. Place a thermometer in the inside air
inlet door

21. An engine runs normally until the air conditioning is engaged. Then it idles roughly and
occasionally stalls. What is the most likely cause?

A. A shorted ECT sensor B. A stuck idle air control (IAC)

C. A clogged orifice tube D.The air-conditioning system is overcharged

22. After the water pump was replaced and the cooling system refilled with coolant, the heater
stopped providing hot air. Which is the most likely cause?

A. The wrong concentration of antifreeze was installed

B. An air pocket is trapped in the heater core

C. A defective heater control valve

D. A slipping water pump drive belt

23. Apparatus employed to keep the temperature of a structure or device from exceeding limits
imposed by needs of safety and efficiency.

A. Cooling system B. Aicon System

C. Heating system D. Ventilating system

24. Regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporator

A. Condenser B. Expansion valve C. compressor D. evaporator

25. is the heart of the cooling cycle, the purpose of the compressor is to circulate the refrigerant
in the system under pressure, this concentrates the heat it contains.

A. Condenser B. Expansion valve C. compressor D. evaporator

26. - a chemical blend that cycles through an air conditioner, changing from a liquid to a gas as it
absorbs and releases heat.

A. Condenser B. Compressor C. Refrigerant D. Evaporator

27. Receives the liquid refrigerant, it is a device in a process used to turn the liquid form of a
chemical substance such as water into its gaseous-form/vapor.

A. Condenser B. Compressor C. Refrigerant D. Evaporator

28. Facilitates heat transfer, it is a device or unit used to condense a substance from its gaseous to
its liquid state, by cooling it.

A. Condenser B. Compressor C. Refrigerant D. Evaporator

29. One of the most popular type of aircondition being used

A. Window air conditioner B. Split Air conditioner

C. Packaged air conditioner D. Central Air conditioner

30. used when large buildings, hotels, theatres, airports, shopping malls are to be air conditioned
completely

A. Window air conditioner B. Split Air conditioner

C. Packaged air conditioner D. Central Air conditioner