EPA 608 609 - EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification EPA 608 Certification Practice Test 1

Question 1

Which EPA Section 608 certification type is required to service high-pressure systems such as those using R-22 or R-410A, excluding small appliances?

Accepted Answer

Type II

Answer

Type I

Answer

Type III

Answer

Type IV

Question 2

Which of the following refrigerants is most commonly associated with the low-pressure systems covered by EPA 608 Type III certification?

Accepted Answer

R-11

Answer

R-22

Answer

R-410A

Answer

R-134a

Question 3

Under EPA Section 608, the prohibition on knowingly venting refrigerants during service, maintenance, repair, or disposal applies to which substances?

Accepted Answer

CFCs, HCFCs, and their substitutes including HFCs

Answer

CFCs only

Answer

HCFCs only

Answer

CFCs and HCFCs only

Question 4

Under EPA Section 608, which individuals are legally permitted to purchase refrigerant in containers larger than 2 pounds?

Accepted Answer

EPA Section 608 certified technicians only

Answer

Any licensed HVAC business owner

Answer

Any homeowner repairing their own equipment

Answer

Anyone holding a valid state mechanical license

Question 5

How long are owners of refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment required to retain service records under EPA Section 608?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

5 years

Question 6

Which type of air conditioning system is regulated under EPA Section 609 rather than Section 608?

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) systems

Answer

Commercial refrigeration systems

Answer

Residential central air systems

Answer

Industrial process refrigeration systems