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HVAC ELECTRICAL TEST

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

The NEC code should always be consulted when determining electrical wiring requirements for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment along with Manufacturer’s requirements.
 

 2. 

When a marking specifies fuses or HACR Type circuit breakers, the circuit is intended to be protected only by the type of protective device specified.
 

 3. 

Protective device rating shall not exceed the manufacturer’s values.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 


Disconnecting means shall be located within sight from a readily accessible from the air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment. The disconnecting means shall be permitted to be installed on or within the equipment. The disconnecting means shall not be located on ______ that are designed for access to the equipment.
a.
panels
c.
breakers
b.
doors
d.
stairs
 

 5. 

When installing cord-connected equipment a separate attachment plug and receptacle shall be permitted to serve as a _______ means?
a.
breaker
c.
power source
b.
disconnecting
d.
ground source
 

 6. 

The value of the branch-circuit selection current will always be equal to or greater than the marked _______ load current.
a.
running
c.
spike
b.
peak
d.
rated
 

 7. 

When the nameplate on the unit is missing what would component nameplate must be used to determine the rated-load current?
a.
condenser fan motors
c.
electric heaters
b.
blower
d.
compressor
 

 8. 

When sizing a disconnecting means for a hermetic refrigeration motor-compressor the ampere rating shall be at least ______% of the nameplate rated-loaded current or branch-circuit protection current, whichever is greater.
a.
110%
c.
120%
b.
115%
d.
135%
 

 9. 

The ampere rating of the disconnecting means shall be at least 115% of the sum of all currents rated at the _____ condition determined in accordance with 440.12.(B)(1) the NEC.
a.
rated-loaded
c.
Inrush
b.
FLA
d.
Spike
 

 10. 

Fuse rating _________ exceed the maximum fuse size specifed on the air conditiong nameplate?
a.
must
c.
cannot
b.
never
d.
will
 

 11. 

A branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall be capable of carrying the starting current of the motor. A protective device have a rating or setting not exceeding ______% of the motor compressor rated load current or branch-circuit selection current, shall be permitted and may shall not exceed by ______% if required.
a.
120%/150%
c.
175%/350%
b.
175%/250%
d.
175%/225%
 

 12. 

Where a flexible cord is used to supply a room air conditioner, the length of such cord shall not exceed _____ feet for a nominal 120 volt or _____ feet for a nominal 208/240 rated units.
a.
10’/6’
c.
3’/3’
b.
10’/10’
d.
10’/2’
 



 
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