Final Exam HCR107-Air Conditioning Systems020102DG

2/5/24, 12:14 AM Final Exam: HCR107-Air Conditioning Systems(020102DG)
Final Exam
Due Feb 5 at 9:15am Points 100 Questions 40
Available Feb 5 at 8am - Feb 5 at 9:15am 1 hour and 15 minutes Time Limit None
Instructions
The following exam is designed to assess your knowledge on the second half of the course. Content
covered in this exam includes:
Heat Pumps
Exam specifics include:
1 attempt
40 questions worth 2.5 points each
10% of final grade
Attempt History
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LATEST Attempt 1 28 minutes 100 out of 100
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Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Ultraviolet lights can help eliminate mold or bacteria.
True
False
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Heat pump systems can use just two standard TXVs piped in series to
regulate refrigerant flow for normal operation in heating or cooling mode.
True
False
Electric crankcase heaters are used to warm a heat pump's compressor

dome prior to start-up.
False
True
To prevent snow from blocking side airways, install ____.
solar panels
auxiliary heaters
risers
ducts
When a heat pump is operating in heating mode, the outdoor coil

functions as a(n) ____ by absorbing heat.
condenser
evaporator
compressor
metering device
Which of the following statements about a heat pump operating in cooling

mode is false?
The indoor coil functions as an evaporator.
The compressor pumps high-pressure refrigerant vapor into the indoor coil.
The refrigerant vapor gives up its heat to the outside air as it flows through
the outdoor coil.
The outdoor coil functions as a condenser.
During the cooling mode in a heat pump, the reversing valve routes
refrigerant from the compressor to the outdoor coil.
True
False
Auxiliary heat for a heat pump ____.
is not as efficient as normal system operation
All of the above.
may use electric heating coils in the supply air ducts
is needed when it is not possible for the heat pump to extract enough heat
from the outside air
How should you clean the outdoor unit of a residential heat pump?
Use biocide tablets in water.
Apply an acid coil cleaner and rinse with water.
Apply a non-acid coil cleaner and rinse with water.
Use a hose to rinse.
A crankcase heater warms a heat pump compressor to vaporize any liquid

refrigerant that may have entered the compressor during the Off cycle.
False
True
A heat pump that circulates water through a secondary circuit that is

placed underground or underwater is a(n) ____ heat pump.
air-source
direct-exchange
air-to-air
water-source
A heat pump that uses the outside air as a heat source or a heat sink for
producing the desired temperature in a conditioned space is a(n) ____
heat pump.
ground-source
geothermal
air-source
water-source
A heat pump with a 13-SEER rating is ____ a 12-SEER heat pump.
as efficient as
more efficient than
less efficient than
not comparable to
A water-source heat pump uses water as a heat-transfer medium.
False
True
During winter heating, a heat pump system only requires temperature

controls to keep the system operating.
True
False
An air-source heat pump may emit steam in cold weather as it defrosts.
True
False
The direction of refrigerant flow through a compressor in a heat pump

system changes direction when the system switches between heating and
cooling modes.
False
True
Which of the following statements about heat pump compressors is false?
A crankcase heater can help protect a compressor from migrating

refrigerant.
They operate at lower ambient temperatures than most air-conditioning

compressors.
Suction line accumulators are used to protect the compressor from liquid
slugging.
One-way filter-driers protect the compressor from liquid slugging.
A ground coil is an underground length of tubing through which refrigerant

is circulated.
False
True
Residential heat pumps should be inspected and serviced every five

years.
False
True
Solar heating systems help heat pumps provide heating at a significant

operating cost.
True
False
A heat pump system requires more refrigerant in heating mode than in

cooling mode.
True
False
____ controls are needed to monitor ice buildup on the outdoor coil of an
air-to-air system.
Temperature
Defrost
Heat pump
Auxiliary heat
A heat pump that uses the earth as a heat source or a heat sink for
producing the desired temperature in a conditioned space is a(n) ____
heat pump.
air-source
air-to-air
air-to-water
ground-source
An air-source heat pump's heating cycle ____ as the outdoor temperature

drops.
becomes more efficient
becomes less efficient
remains unchanged
ends
A ground-source heat pump that circulates refrigerant through an outdoor

coil that is placed in direct contact with the earth is a(n) ____ heat pump.
air-to-air
direct-exchange
air-to-water
water-source
Which of the following statements about charge compensator tanks is

false?
It is a canister with the heat pump's gas line running through it.
The liquid line is connected to the tank and fills it with liquid refrigerant.
During the cooling mode, the gas line cools liquid refrigerant in the tank.
The gas line does not open inside the tank.
Basic heat pump theory rests on the principle that heat moves naturally
from cooler substances to warmer substances.
True
False
The price of operating electric heating systems is very cost-effective

compared to ground-source heat pumps.
True
False
Solar panels used in conjunction with heat pump systems ____.
All of the above.
provide sufficient heat regardless of outdoor temperature drop or thick

cloud cover
absorb heat from the sun
are usually sized to meet the all the heating needs of the heat pump
The higher the number rating on a heat pump, the more efficient the heat
pump is.
False
True
A heat pump system that continuously circulates the same water or

refrigerant is called an open-loop system.
False
True
A heat pump may use two metering devices in order to circulate

refrigerant in either direction.
False
True
An air coil circulates refrigerant and absorbs heat from or releases heat to
the air.
True
False
The smaller line in a heat pump system is referred to as the suction line.
True
False
A water loop circulates water through a length of tubing that is submerged

in a body of water.
True
False
Nearly ____% of all energy used in the home is for heating and cooling.
75
20
10
50
In a solar heating system, a hydronic coil is placed in the air handler

plenum.
True
False
Which of the following statements about flow check pistons is false?
Two are necessary for a heat pump to operate in cooling and heating
modes.
They meter refrigerant passing through in either direction.
Each has a valve assembly and a piston with a hole in its center.
They allow refrigerant to pass freely in one direction.
A reversing valve that uses a solenoid valve to direct high- and low-
pressure refrigerant to move the sliding section within the valve body is a
____.
pilot-operated reversing valve
biflow reversing valve
biflow thermostatic expansion valve
direct-acting reversing valve
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2/5/24, 12:14 AM Final Exam: HCR107-Air Conditioning Systems(020102DG)

Exam specifics include:

 Correct answers are hidden.

Score for this quiz: 100 out of 100

Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Ultraviolet lights can help eliminate mold or bacteria.

Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Question 3 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Electric crankcase heaters are used to warm a heat pump's compressor

Question 4 2.5 / 2.5 pts

To prevent snow from blocking side airways, install ____.

Question 5 2.5 / 2.5 pts

When a heat pump is operating in heating mode, the outdoor coil

Question 6 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Which of the following statements about a heat pump operating in cooling

The indoor coil functions as an evaporator.

The outdoor coil functions as a condenser.

Question 7 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Question 8 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Auxiliary heat for a heat pump ____.

is not as efficient as normal system operation

All of the above.

may use electric heating coils in the supply air ducts

Question 9 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Use biocide tablets in water.

Apply an acid coil cleaner and rinse with water.

Apply a non-acid coil cleaner and rinse with water.

Use a hose to rinse.

Question 10 2.5 / 2.5 pts

A crankcase heater warms a heat pump compressor to vaporize any liquid

Question 11 2.5 / 2.5 pts

A heat pump that circulates water through a secondary circuit that is

Question 12 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Question 13 2.5 / 2.5 pts

A heat pump with a 13-SEER rating is ____ a 12-SEER heat pump.

more efficient than

less efficient than

Question 14 2.5 / 2.5 pts

A water-source heat pump uses water as a heat-transfer medium.

Question 15 2.5 / 2.5 pts

During winter heating, a heat pump system only requires temperature

Question 16 2.5 / 2.5 pts

An air-source heat pump may emit steam in cold weather as it defrosts.

Question 17 2.5 / 2.5 pts

The direction of refrigerant flow through a compressor in a heat pump

Question 18 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Which of the following statements about heat pump compressors is false?

A crankcase heater can help protect a compressor from migrating

They operate at lower ambient temperatures than most air-conditioning

One-way filter-driers protect the compressor from liquid slugging.

Question 19 2.5 / 2.5 pts

A ground coil is an underground length of tubing through which refrigerant

Question 20 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Residential heat pumps should be inspected and serviced every five

Question 21 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Solar heating systems help heat pumps provide heating at a significant

Question 22 2.5 / 2.5 pts

A heat pump system requires more refrigerant in heating mode than in

Question 23 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Question 24 2.5 / 2.5 pts

Question 25 2.5 / 2.5 pts

An air-source heat pump's heating cycle ____ as the outdoor temperature