EPA 608 Core Test Sample Questions |UPDATED| 2024/2025

EPA 608 Core Test Sample Questions |UPDATED| 2024/2025 As of what date did it become unlawful to release Class 1 and Class II refrigerants to the atmosphere? a. July 1, 1992 b. July 1, 1993 c. November 14, 1994 d. January 1, 1996 *Ans* a. July 1, 1992 What is the ozone layer and why is it important to us on Earth? a. Thin layer of R-22 in the atmosphere that filters UV. b. Protective shield for Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolent (UV) rays in the stratosphere layer that extends about 6 to 30 miles above earth c. Thin layer of CFC and HCFC in the atmosphere that filters UV. d. Protective layer that shields UV in the Troposphere *Ans* b. Protective shield for Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolent (UV) rays in the stratosphere layer that extends about 6 to 30 miles above earth The atom found in CFC and HCFC refrigerants that destroys ozone in the stratosphere is? a. Fluorine b. Carbon c. Hydrogen d. Chlorine *Ans* d. Chlorine What is an ozone molecule made of? a. Refrigerant b. Ammonia c. Three oxygen atoms (O3). d. Oxygen and ammonia. *Ans* Three oxygen atoms (O3). Which refrigerant is a CFC? a. R-134A b. R-123 c. R-22 d. R-12 *Ans* d. R-12 What is the name of the atom that attacks ozone molecules? a. CFC atoms b. HCFC atoms c. Chlorine and bromine atoms emitted into the atmosphere d. a and b *Ans* c. Chlorine and bromine atoms emitted into the atmosphere Which refrigerant is a HFC? a. R-134A b. R-123 c. R-22 d. R-12 *Ans* a. R-134A Describe how one Chlorine atom can destroy 100,000 ozone molecules. a. Chlorine releases one of the oxygen atoms and forms two O2 oxygen molecules, leaving the chlorine molecule free to attack another ozone molecule and repeat the process. b. Chlorine locks up the ozone molecule and then and then goes after another. c. Chlorine converts the ozone to bromine and then attacks more ozon