EPA 608 609 - EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification EPA Practice Test (608 Core) 1

Question 1

Which federal law established the framework under which EPA Section 608 regulations for refrigerant handling were promulgated?

Accepted Answer

The Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990

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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

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The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

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The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Question 2

What does the term 'reclaim' mean in the context of EPA Section 608 regulations?

Accepted Answer

Reprocessing used refrigerant to meet new product purity standards, verified by chemical analysis

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Removing refrigerant from a system in any condition and storing it in an external container

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Reusing refrigerant recovered from one system in a different system owned by the same company

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Removing and immediately re-injecting refrigerant into the same system

Question 3

Under Section 608, which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the venting of refrigerants?

Accepted Answer

Venting of all CFC, HCFC, and HFC refrigerants is prohibited except for de minimis releases

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Venting is permitted if the refrigerant charge is less than 2 pounds

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Venting is allowed during system repair as long as it is documented in the service log

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Venting HFCs is not prohibited because they do not deplete ozone

Question 4

What is the primary environmental concern associated with refrigerants classified as Class I ozone-depleting substances (ODS)?

Accepted Answer

They migrate to the stratosphere and break down ozone molecules through catalytic reactions involving chlorine or bromine

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They produce ground-level smog when released into the lower atmosphere

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They dissolve in rainwater and cause acid precipitation

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They accumulate in soil and groundwater, creating long-term contamination

Question 5

A technician recovers refrigerant from a system and stores it in a recovery cylinder. According to EPA Section 608, which of the following markings is REQUIRED on that cylinder?

Accepted Answer

The cylinder must be labeled to identify the type of refrigerant it contains

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The cylinder must be painted blue to distinguish it from new refrigerant

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The cylinder must display the technician's EPA certification number

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The cylinder must be tagged with the date of recovery and the system owner's name

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'mixed' or 'contaminated' refrigerant situation under Section 608?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerant that contains two or more different refrigerant types, making it unsuitable for reuse without reclaiming

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Refrigerant that has been recovered but not yet filtered

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Refrigerant that contains moisture above the manufacturer's specification

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Refrigerant that has been stored in a recovery cylinder for more than 12 months