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2026/2027 Update)
This SkillCat EPA 608: 244 Questions and Answers is a popular,
comprehensive compilation designed to help technicians pass the EPA
608 Universal Certification. The exam covers federal regulations and
safe refrigerant handling protocols.
Exam Breakdown
To earn your Universal Certification, you must pass 4 core sections:
Core: 25 questions (Passing score: 84%)
Type I: 25 questions on small appliances (Passing score: 84%)
Type II: 25 questions on high-pressure appliances (Passing score: 72%)
Type III: 25 questions on low-pressure appliances (Passing score: 72%)
(Overall passing grade requires 70% or higher on all sections)
Core Concepts Covered in This Exam
Stratospheric Ozone: Explains how CFCs and HCFCs deplete the
ozone layer and the role of the chlorine atom.
Leak Repair: Rules regarding leak detection thresholds and mandatory
repair requirements.
Recovery Techniques: Proper methods, safety gear, and recovery
machine operations.
Refrigerant Types: Understanding the properties of CFCs, HCFCs,
HFCs, and HFOs.
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, As technicians we must stay up to date on -
Answer
Federal state and local law
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For universal certification you will receive how many questions -
Answer
100
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What is passing grade for all epa certifications -
Answer
70%
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True or false you must memorize all regulations because they will stay the same
forever -
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False
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, Can chlorine from the environment come from natural resources such as
volcanoes -
Answer
Yes but they are not the primary source
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True or false Ground level ozone is is what reflects and absorbs harmful uv rays
from the sun -
Answer
False
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In which way does ozone depletion affect humans -
Answer
Increased risk of skin cancer and cataracts
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Is there evidence that refrigerants are in the stratosphere -
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Yes
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One molecule of chlorine can destroy how many molecules of ozone -
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100,000
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Ozone has ____ oxygen atoms. -
Answer
3
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True or false the majority of the ozone is located in the troposphere -
Answer
False
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How many molecules of ozone can three molecules of chlorine destroy -
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300,000
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