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EPA SECTION 608 CERTIFICATION EXAM
GUIDE: TYPES, CONTENT, AND STUDY
TIPS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the EPA certification? Ans: To certify refrigerant
technicians, allowing them to purchase refrigerants.
Which agency is approved by the EPA for certifying refrigerant
technicians? Ans: Mainstream.
What is the structure of the Type I, II, and III certification exams? Ans:
Each consists of 25 Core questions and 25 specific Type questions for a
total of 50 questions.
How many questions are on the Universal Certification Exam? Ans: 100
questions: 25 Core, 25 Type I, 25 Type II, and 25 Type III.
What is the passing grade for each section of the proctored exams? Ans:
72%, requiring 18 out of 25 correct answers.
What happens if you pass the Core Section and one Type Section of the
Universal Exam? Ans: You will receive a certification card for the Type
you passed.
What type of exam is the Universal Exam? Ans: A closed book,
proctored exam.
Are calculators allowed during the EPA certification exams? Ans: No,
calculators are not allowed.
What is the maximum time allowed to complete any EPA exam? Ans:
Three hours.
Can you retake the certification exams? Ans: Yes, you can take the
exams as many times as necessary.
EPA SECTION 608 CERTIFICATION EXAM
GUIDE: TYPES, CONTENT, AND STUDY
TIPS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the EPA certification? Ans: To certify refrigerant
technicians, allowing them to purchase refrigerants.
Which agency is approved by the EPA for certifying refrigerant
technicians? Ans: Mainstream.
What is the structure of the Type I, II, and III certification exams? Ans:
Each consists of 25 Core questions and 25 specific Type questions for a
total of 50 questions.
How many questions are on the Universal Certification Exam? Ans: 100
questions: 25 Core, 25 Type I, 25 Type II, and 25 Type III.
What is the passing grade for each section of the proctored exams? Ans:
72%, requiring 18 out of 25 correct answers.
What happens if you pass the Core Section and one Type Section of the
Universal Exam? Ans: You will receive a certification card for the Type
you passed.
What type of exam is the Universal Exam? Ans: A closed book,
proctored exam.
Are calculators allowed during the EPA certification exams? Ans: No,
calculators are not allowed.
What is the maximum time allowed to complete any EPA exam? Ans:
Three hours.
Can you retake the certification exams? Ans: Yes, you can take the
exams as many times as necessary.
