HVAC CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM
WITH MIXED TOPICS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS/EPA608/HVAC
EXCELLENCE
1. Which refrigerant is an HFC and does NOT deplete the ozone
layer?
A. R-22
B. R-12
C. R-134a
D. R-11
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: R-134a is an HFC and ozone-safe. R-22 is an HCFC and
, harms the ozone layer.
2. The main function of a compressor is to:
A. Cool the refrigerant
B. Increase refrigerant pressure
C. Absorb heat indoors
D. Release heat outdoors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The compressor raises pressure and temperature of
refrigerant vapor.
3. Superheat is measured at the:
A. Liquid line
B. Condenser outlet
C. Evaporator outlet
D. Receiver
Correct Answer: C
WITH MIXED TOPICS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS/EPA608/HVAC
EXCELLENCE
1. Which refrigerant is an HFC and does NOT deplete the ozone
layer?
A. R-22
B. R-12
C. R-134a
D. R-11
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: R-134a is an HFC and ozone-safe. R-22 is an HCFC and
, harms the ozone layer.
2. The main function of a compressor is to:
A. Cool the refrigerant
B. Increase refrigerant pressure
C. Absorb heat indoors
D. Release heat outdoors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The compressor raises pressure and temperature of
refrigerant vapor.
3. Superheat is measured at the:
A. Liquid line
B. Condenser outlet
C. Evaporator outlet
D. Receiver
Correct Answer: C