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Ventilation — Texas ACR A Practice Questions

12 questions · 5% of the Texas ACR A exam

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1. A public building in Texas is undergoing a renovation, and a new ventilation system is being installed. According to the Texas Administrative Code Chapter 75, what is the required clearance between the ventilation system and the ceiling?

  • A6 inches
  • 12 inches
  • C18 inches
  • D24 inches

Exam tip

Always refer to the specific Texas Administrative Code for local requirements and regulations.

Why B is correct

The correct answer is 12 inches, as per Texas Administrative Code Chapter 75, Section 75.501. The other options are incorrect because they do not meet the required clearance specified by the code.

2. A residential building in Texas is being designed with a mechanical ventilation system. According to the 2024 IMC, what is the minimum outdoor air supply required per person for this system?

  • A0.5 cfm per person
  • 1.0 cfm per person
  • C1.5 cfm per person
  • D2.0 cfm per person

Exam tip

Always check the latest IMC for specific ventilation requirements.

Why B is correct

The correct answer is 1.0 cfm per person, as per the 2024 IMC Section 403.1. The other options are incorrect because they do not meet the minimum requirement specified in the code.

3. A Texas residential building is being designed with a natural ventilation system. According to the 2024 IMC, what is the minimum net free area required for a window in a bedroom for natural ventilation?

  • A5 square feet
  • B7 square feet
  • 10 square feet
  • D12 square feet

Exam tip

Natural ventilation is an important consideration for energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

Why C is correct

The correct answer is 10 square feet, as per the 2024 IMC Section 403.1. The other options are incorrect because they do not meet the minimum requirement specified in the code.

4. A Texas residential building is designed with a mechanical ventilation system. According to the 2024 IMC, what is the minimum outdoor air supply required per person for this system?

  • A0.5 cfm per person
  • 1.0 cfm per person
  • C1.5 cfm per person
  • D2.0 cfm per person

Exam tip

Always check the latest IMC code for the specific requirements of outdoor air supply.

Why B is correct

The correct answer is 1.0 cfm per person, as per the 2024 IMC Section 403.1. The other options are incorrect because they do not meet the minimum requirements specified by the code.

5. During a routine inspection of a commercial kitchen ventilation system in Texas, you notice that the air filter is clogged. What action should you take according to the 2024 IFGC?

  • Replace the air filter immediately
  • BIncrease the frequency of filter changes
  • CInstall a more efficient filter
  • DPerform a thorough cleaning of the filter

Exam tip

Immediate replacement of clogged filters is crucial for maintaining proper ventilation and air quality.

Why A is correct

The correct action is to replace the air filter immediately, as per the 2024 IFGC Section 603.3. The other options are not immediate actions required by the code.

6 more in the bank

Answers and explanations for these are in the app.

  • A commercial kitchen in Texas requires a ventilation system. According to the 2024 IFGC, what is the minimum exhaust air flow rate required for a commercial kitchen range hood?
  • A commercial office building in Texas requires a ventilation system. According to the 2024 IFGC, what is the minimum outdoor air supply required per square foot for office spaces?
  • A Texas industrial facility has a ventilation system that includes a carbon monoxide (CO) detection system. According to the Texas Administrative Code Chapter 75, what is the maximum allowable CO concentration in the workplace?
  • A Texas industrial facility has a ventilation system that includes a heat recovery ventilator (HRV). According to Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 22nd ed., what is the typical efficiency range of an HRV?
  • An industrial facility in Texas requires a ventilation system for a hazardous area. According to the 2024 UMC, how should the ventilation rate be determined for this area?
  • In Texas, what is the recommended frequency for testing the functionality of a smoke control system in a public building?

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