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1) Split-system air-cooled central air conditioning systems have how many fans?
a) None
b) One
c) Two
d) Three
e) Four
2) In the compressor of an air-cooled air conditioner, the refrigerant -
a) Heats up as it expands
b) Cools as it expands
c) Changes from gas to liquid
d) Changes from a liquid to a gas
e) Heats up as it is squeezed
3) What is the purpose of the condenser coil in an air conditioning system?
a) To condense moisture in the warm house air to help dehumidify the home
b) To cool the outdoor air
c) To help deliver cooler Freon to the compressor
d) To dissipate heat from the Freon downstream of the compressor
e) To absorb heat from the house air
4) The condensate drain pan or tray on a split-system air conditioner is typically located-
a) Below the compressor
b) Below the condenser coil
c) Below the evaporator coil
d) Below the expansion device
e) Below the house air fan
5) The liquid refrigerant line in a split-system air conditioning system-
a) Is the larger of the two copper lines
b) Is insulated
c) Runs from the condenser to the expansion device
d) Is the low pressure side of the system
e) Is cooler than the suction line when the system is operating
Bonus Question: What was the dirtiest line ever said on television that was not caught by the censors?
