CFC Section 608 Certification Types Flashcards
6 cards from real CFC practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 CFC Section 608 Certification Types flashcards as text
Which EPA Section 608 certification type covers small appliances with factory-sealed refrigerant circuits?
Answer: Type I
Type I certification covers small appliances containing 5 pounds or less of refrigerant in a factory-sealed system.
A technician who services residential split systems using R-22 must hold which Section 608 certification type?
Answer: Type II
Type II certification is required for servicing high-pressure systems, which include residential split systems using refrigerants like R-22.
Which Section 608 certification type is specifically required for low-pressure systems using refrigerants such as R-11 and R-113?
Answer: Type III
Type III certification covers low-pressure systems, which include large centrifugal chillers that use refrigerants like R-11 and R-113 operating below atmospheric pressure.
What is the minimum passing score required on an EPA Section 608 certification exam?
Answer: 70%
Technicians must score at least 70% on the EPA Section 608 certification exam to receive certification.
A Universal Section 608 certification authorizes a technician to work on which appliance types?
Answer: Type I, II, and III
Universal certification covers all three appliance categories—Type I (small appliances), Type II (high-pressure), and Type III (low-pressure).
Who is authorized to administer EPA Section 608 certification exams?
Answer: EPA-approved testing organizations
Section 608 certification exams must be administered by organizations that have been approved by the EPA.