RSES CMS Heat Pumps Practice Questions - RSES CMS Heat Pump Specialist Exam - RSES CMS Heat Pumps Practice Questions

Question 1

In an air-to-air heat pump operating in the heating mode, which component absorbs heat from the outdoor air?

Indoor coil Outdoor coil Compressor Reversing valve

Correct Answer:

Outdoor coil

Question 2

What is the primary function of the four-way reversing valve in a heat pump?

To meter refrigerant into the evaporator To reverse the direction of refrigerant flow so the system can both heat and cool To remove non-condensable gases from the system To regulate compressor oil return

Correct Answer:

To reverse the direction of refrigerant flow so the system can both heat and cool

Question 3

The coefficient of performance (COP) of a heat pump in heating mode is best defined as the ratio of:

Heat output to electrical energy input Electrical energy input to heat output Sensible heat to latent heat Cooling capacity to heating capacity

Correct Answer:

Heat output to electrical energy input

Question 4

On most air-source heat pumps the solenoid coil of the reversing valve is wired so that the valve is energized during which mode?

Heating mode Cooling mode Defrost mode only It is never energized

Correct Answer:

Cooling mode

Question 5

During the defrost cycle of an air-to-air heat pump, what happens to the outdoor fan motor?

It runs at high speed to remove frost faster It is stopped so the outdoor coil can warm up It reverses rotation to blow warm air over the coil It cycles on and off every few seconds

Correct Answer:

It is stopped so the outdoor coil can warm up

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