EPA 608 Certification Core Practice Test
| Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already
Passed
What is the primary focus of the EPA 608 Certification Core?
✔✔ The primary focus is to ensure that technicians understand general principles of refrigerant
handling, safety, and environmental regulations.
What is the maximum allowable leakage rate for industrial process refrigeration systems under
EPA regulations?
✔✔ The maximum allowable leakage rate is 30% per year.
Which component in a refrigeration system absorbs heat from the environment?
✔✔ The evaporator is responsible for absorbing heat in the refrigeration cycle.
What is the key reason for not venting refrigerants into the atmosphere?
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, ✔✔ Venting refrigerants is prohibited because they contribute to ozone depletion and global
warming.
How does proper refrigerant recovery protect the environment?
✔✔ Proper refrigerant recovery prevents harmful emissions, helping to protect the ozone layer
and reduce the greenhouse effect.
Why is it necessary for technicians to be certified before handling refrigerants?
✔✔ Certification ensures technicians are knowledgeable about safety practices, environmental
impact, and regulatory compliance regarding refrigerant handling.
What is the impact of ozone depletion on the environment?
✔✔ Ozone depletion increases the amount of harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the
Earth, leading to environmental damage and health risks, such as skin cancer.
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| Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already
Passed
What is the primary focus of the EPA 608 Certification Core?
✔✔ The primary focus is to ensure that technicians understand general principles of refrigerant
handling, safety, and environmental regulations.
What is the maximum allowable leakage rate for industrial process refrigeration systems under
EPA regulations?
✔✔ The maximum allowable leakage rate is 30% per year.
Which component in a refrigeration system absorbs heat from the environment?
✔✔ The evaporator is responsible for absorbing heat in the refrigeration cycle.
What is the key reason for not venting refrigerants into the atmosphere?
1
, ✔✔ Venting refrigerants is prohibited because they contribute to ozone depletion and global
warming.
How does proper refrigerant recovery protect the environment?
✔✔ Proper refrigerant recovery prevents harmful emissions, helping to protect the ozone layer
and reduce the greenhouse effect.
Why is it necessary for technicians to be certified before handling refrigerants?
✔✔ Certification ensures technicians are knowledgeable about safety practices, environmental
impact, and regulatory compliance regarding refrigerant handling.
What is the impact of ozone depletion on the environment?
✔✔ Ozone depletion increases the amount of harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the
Earth, leading to environmental damage and health risks, such as skin cancer.
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