Question 1
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The total heat content of infiltrated air of the same dry-bulb temperature may vary from one part of the country to another because of the difference in __________.
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Solar load
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Sensible heat
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Humidity
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Convection currents
Question 2
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A homeowner plans to build a house out in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the middle of the desert. It would be in his/her best interest to lower the "solar load," to locate most of the windows on the __________.
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west side of the house
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east side of the house
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north side of the house
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south side of the house
Question 3
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The solar load on a structure is the heat gain resulting from the __________.
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heat from the surrounding air conducted through the materials of the structure
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air infiltration
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heat from the radiation from the sun
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dry-bulb inside the structure
Question 4
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More than one evaporator coil circuit is used when __________.
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a slant coil is at an angle more than 60°
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the evaporator is located outside the conditioned area
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there would be excessive refrigerant pressure drop in the coil circuit
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a distributor would not be practical
Question 5
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A popular material combination used in air conditioning evaporators and condensers is __________.
Question 6
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In reciprocating and scroll type motor-compressor assemblies, the motor is cooled by __________.
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liquid refrigerant by-passed from the liquid line
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discharge gas from the compressor
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suction gas returning to the compressor
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air over the shell of the assembly
Question 7
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In rotary type motor-compressor assemblies, the motor is cooled by ____.
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discharge gas from the compressor
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liquid refrigerant by-passed from the liquid line
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air over the shell of the assembly
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suction gas returning to the compressor
Question 8
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A dirty condenser coil can lead to ____.
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increased efficiency
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reduced efficiency
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increased heat transfer
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increased subcooling
Question 9
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High efficiency condensers ____.
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are located in separate cabinets
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have stainless steel coils
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have more surface area than standard condensers
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can withstand higher pressures than standard condensers
Question 10
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The package air-conditioning system is _____ than the split system because it is completely factory assembled and charged with refrigerant.
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less efficient
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slightly less efficient
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slightly quieter
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more efficient
Question 11
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On a package air conditioning system, which refrigerant lines must be field installed?
Question 12
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On a split air conditioning system with a remote condensing unit, which refrigerant lines must be field installed?
Question 13
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The air temperature of the air off an evaporative cooler is ____.
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cooler than the entering air
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made up of sensible heat only
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a constant 32 degrees
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the same as the entering air
Question 14
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The humidity difference in the 2 different locations (different parts of the country) must be accounted for in the conditioning equipment choice.
Question 15
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The all-aluminum coil has a higher heat transfer rate than the standard copper tube-aluminum fin coil.
Question 16
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Leaks in all-aluminum coils are easier to repair than the standard copper tube-aluminum fin coil.
Question 17
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Equipment will perform at it’s best efficiency when running at full load.
Question 18
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If a residential split air conditioning system has a compressor equipped with a start capacitor and relay, it is probably using a thermostatic expansion valve as a metering device.
Question 19
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The supply duct portion of an air handling system needs to be insulated when run through an unconditioned space.
Question 20
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The return duct portion of an air handling system never needs to be insulated.