When Troubleshooting a Residential Air Conditioning System, the Technician Notices

question 1

Multiple Choice

When troubleshooting a residential air conditioning system, the technician notices the condenser fan motor operating, but the compressor is not. What is the most likely cause?

• A) high-voltage circuit breaker for condensing unit is tripped
• B) high-pressure switch is open
• C) defective compressor
• D) defective contactor

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Definitions:

Hemolymph

The fluid that bathes the tissues in animals with an open circulatory system (e.g., arthropods and most mollusks).

Hemocoel

Blood cavity characteristic of animals with an open circulatory system.

Hemocyanin

A hemolymph pigment that transports oxygen in some mollusks and arthropods.

Anemia

A condition characterized by a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.