EPA SECTION 608 TYPE I CERTIFICATION
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. The EPA Section 608 Certification is required for technicians who
__________.
A. work on vehicles only
B. handle refrigerants in HVACR equipment
C. install insulation
D. perform electrical wiring
Rationale: Certification is required for anyone handling regulated
refrigerants.
2. Type I certification covers __________.
A. high-pressure systems
B. small appliances
C. chillers
D. industrial refrigeration
Rationale: Type I covers small appliances ≤ 5 lbs of refrigerant.
3. A small appliance under EPA regulations contains __________.
A. more than 50 lbs of refrigerant
B. only ammonia
C. 5 lbs or less of refrigerant
D. only used in vehicles
Rationale: Definition of small appliance is ≤ 5 lbs.
,4. The primary refrigerant in small refrigerators is often __________.
A. ammonia
B. water
C. R-134a
D. R-717
Rationale: R-134a is common in small appliances.
5. A Type I technician must be able to __________.
A. install chillers
B. charge industrial systems
C. recover refrigerant from small appliances
D. weld piping
Rationale: Required task for Type I certification.
6. Refrigerant recovery is necessary to __________.
A. prevent release into the atmosphere
B. save time
C. cool the workplace
D. increase efficiency
Rationale: EPA rules prevent atmospheric release.
7. The SNAP program stands for __________.
A. Safety and Appliance Program
B. Standardized New Appliance Protocol
C. Significant New Alternatives Policy
D. Standard New Air Protection
Rationale: EPA’s program evaluating substitutes.
8. The EPA Section 608 exams are divided into __________.
A. 2 types
B. 3 types
C. 4 types
D. 5 types
Rationale: Core + Type I, II, III.
, 9. Refrigerants that deplete the ozone are known as __________.
A. HFCs
B. CFCs
C. HFOs
D. Hydrocarbons
Rationale: CFCs have high ODP.
10.A system with a factory-sealed compressor that cannot be opened is often
found in __________.
A. large chillers
B. chillers
C. rooftop units
D. small appliances
Rationale: Small appliances often have sealed systems.
11.Before opening a system for service, you must __________.
A. flush the oil
B. recover the refrigerant
C. wire the thermostat
D. change filters
Rationale: Refrigerant must be removed to prevent release.
12.R-600a is classified as a __________.
A. CFC
B. HCFC
C. hydrocarbon (flammable)
D. inert gas
Rationale: R-600a (isobutane) is flammable.
13.When working with flammable refrigerants, technicians must __________.
A. always use open flames
B. avoid ignition sources
C. ignore ventilation
D. fill the building with refrigerant
Rationale: Flammable refrigerants require no ignition.
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
| INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The EPA Section 608 Certification is required for technicians who
__________.
A. work on vehicles only
B. handle refrigerants in HVACR equipment
C. install insulation
D. perform electrical wiring
Rationale: Certification is required for anyone handling regulated
refrigerants.
2. Type I certification covers __________.
A. high-pressure systems
B. small appliances
C. chillers
D. industrial refrigeration
Rationale: Type I covers small appliances ≤ 5 lbs of refrigerant.
3. A small appliance under EPA regulations contains __________.
A. more than 50 lbs of refrigerant
B. only ammonia
C. 5 lbs or less of refrigerant
D. only used in vehicles
Rationale: Definition of small appliance is ≤ 5 lbs.
,4. The primary refrigerant in small refrigerators is often __________.
A. ammonia
B. water
C. R-134a
D. R-717
Rationale: R-134a is common in small appliances.
5. A Type I technician must be able to __________.
A. install chillers
B. charge industrial systems
C. recover refrigerant from small appliances
D. weld piping
Rationale: Required task for Type I certification.
6. Refrigerant recovery is necessary to __________.
A. prevent release into the atmosphere
B. save time
C. cool the workplace
D. increase efficiency
Rationale: EPA rules prevent atmospheric release.
7. The SNAP program stands for __________.
A. Safety and Appliance Program
B. Standardized New Appliance Protocol
C. Significant New Alternatives Policy
D. Standard New Air Protection
Rationale: EPA’s program evaluating substitutes.
8. The EPA Section 608 exams are divided into __________.
A. 2 types
B. 3 types
C. 4 types
D. 5 types
Rationale: Core + Type I, II, III.
, 9. Refrigerants that deplete the ozone are known as __________.
A. HFCs
B. CFCs
C. HFOs
D. Hydrocarbons
Rationale: CFCs have high ODP.
10.A system with a factory-sealed compressor that cannot be opened is often
found in __________.
A. large chillers
B. chillers
C. rooftop units
D. small appliances
Rationale: Small appliances often have sealed systems.
11.Before opening a system for service, you must __________.
A. flush the oil
B. recover the refrigerant
C. wire the thermostat
D. change filters
Rationale: Refrigerant must be removed to prevent release.
12.R-600a is classified as a __________.
A. CFC
B. HCFC
C. hydrocarbon (flammable)
D. inert gas
Rationale: R-600a (isobutane) is flammable.
13.When working with flammable refrigerants, technicians must __________.
A. always use open flames
B. avoid ignition sources
C. ignore ventilation
D. fill the building with refrigerant
Rationale: Flammable refrigerants require no ignition.
