Question 1

One advantage of low-voltage thermostats is that they are safer to use inside the home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The cooling anticipator is a resistive heating element that operates in an opposite sense to the heat anticipator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Some ____ are operated by integrated circuits (ICS)  and permit the temperature to be set to any desired level at any desired time.

Accepted Answer

A)   differential thermostats
B)   programmable thermostats
C)   step thermostats
D)   line voltage thermostatsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The differential thermostat is used primarily with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   solar-powered heating systems
B)   air-conditioning systems
C)   water-heater systems
D)   gas-expansion systemsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Many ____ use the pressure of refrigerant in a sealed system to sense temperature.

Accepted Answer

A)   differential thermostats
B)   programmable thermostats
C)   staging thermostats
D)   line voltage thermostatsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 6

Dirt around an open-contact thermostat is usually a minor issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ____ contains only one bimetal strip, which is used to control the action of both sets of contacts.

Accepted Answer

A)   differential thermostat
B)   programmable thermostat
C)   staging thermostat
D)   line voltage thermostatE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Many thermostats are designed to permit manual control of the blower fan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

Thermostats are not currently designed to be used for both heating or cooling applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Some ____ provide extra features, such as antifreeze protection.

Accepted Answer

A)   differential thermostats
B)   programmable thermostats
C)   staging thermostats
D)   line voltage thermostatsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Exam 29: The Thermostat

One advantage of low-voltage thermostats is that they are safer to use inside the home.

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The cooling anticipator is a resistive heating element that operates in an opposite sense to the heat anticipator.

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Some ____ are operated by integrated circuits (ICS) and permit the temperature to be set to any desired level at any desired time.

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The differential thermostat is used primarily with ____.

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Many ____ use the pressure of refrigerant in a sealed system to sense temperature.

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Dirt around an open-contact thermostat is usually a minor issue.

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The ____ contains only one bimetal strip, which is used to control the action of both sets of contacts.

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Many thermostats are designed to permit manual control of the blower fan.

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Thermostats are not currently designed to be used for both heating or cooling applications.

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Some ____ provide extra features, such as antifreeze protection.

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Exam 29: The Thermostat

One advantage of low-voltage thermostats is that they are safer to use inside the home.

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The cooling anticipator is a resistive heating element that operates in an opposite sense to the heat anticipator.

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Some ____ are operated by integrated circuits (ICS) and permit the temperature to be set to any desired level at any desired time.

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The differential thermostat is used primarily with ____.

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Many ____ use the pressure of refrigerant in a sealed system to sense temperature.

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Dirt around an open-contact thermostat is usually a minor issue.

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The ____ contains only one bimetal strip, which is used to control the action of both sets of contacts.

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Many thermostats are designed to permit manual control of the blower fan.

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Thermostats are not currently designed to be used for both heating or cooling applications.

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Some ____ provide extra features, such as antifreeze protection.

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D

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