Heat Pump Quiz

What is the function of a heat pump?

• Purifying water

• Generating electricity

• Absorbing and releasing heat

• Cooling the air

What happens during the compression stage of a heat pump?

• The refrigerant absorbs heat

• The refrigerant is condensed into a smaller volume

• The refrigerant releases heat

• The refrigerant expands

Which type of heat pump draws heat from the air?

• Solar heat pump

• Air-source heat pump

• Take-up heat pump

• Ground-source heat pump

What is the purpose of the indoor heat exchanger in a heat pump?

• To expand the refrigerant

• To cool the refrigerant

• To absorb heat from the air

• To release heat into the room

Which component of a heat pump causes the refrigerant to evaporate into a gas?

• Evaporator

• Heat exchanger

• Expansion valve

• Compressor

What is the main difference between air-source and ground-source heat pumps?

• Heat source

• Installation cost

• Efficiency

• Operating temperature

In which stage does the refrigerant turn into a high-temperature gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Compression

• Expansion

What is the purpose of the expansion valve in a heat pump?

• To release heat

• To increase pressure

• To absorb heat

• To decrease temperature