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EPA Section 609 Certification & MVAC Refrigerant
Safety Exam 2026/2027 Edition | Actual Exam-Style
Questions with Complete Answers | Motor Vehicle Air
Conditioning | Environmental Protection Agency
Certification
EPA SECTION 609 EXAM (2026/2027 EDITION)
Actual Exam-Style Questions with Complete Answers | Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning |
Environmental Protection Agency Certification
Overview
This 2026/2027 updated resource contains the complete EPA Section 609 Motor Vehicle Air
Conditioning Certification Exam with realistic exam-style questions and fully verified answers.
Aligned with current EPA regulatory requirements, this assessment prepares learners and technicians
to demonstrate competency in MVAC servicing, refrigerant management, environmental
compliance, and safe handling procedures.
Key Features
✓ Exam-Style Questions based on current EPA 609 standards
✓ Refrigerant Handling Procedures & Safety Guidelines
✓ MVAC System Operation, Servicing, and Diagnostics
✓ Updated 2026/2027 Federal Environmental Regulations
✓ Technician Compliance Requirements for Certification
Content Domains
• Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling & Reuse
• MVAC System Operation & Component Function
• Leak Detection, System Servicing & Containment
• Environmental Regulations & Legal Compliance
• Safety Practices & Technician Responsibilities
, Answer Format
All correct answers provided in yellow with:
• Explanations based on EPA regulatory standards
• Technical reasoning and procedural justification
• Safety-based application scenarios
• Compliance-oriented interpretations
Critical Updates for 2026/2027
◆ NEW – Updated refrigerant restrictions and allowable substitutes
◆ REVISED – MVAC servicing protocols and certification procedures
◆ UPDATED – EPA enforcement policies and environmental guidelines
◆ EXPANDED – Safety practices for emerging refrigerant technologies
EPA Section 609 certification
To legally service Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) systems and purchase automotive
refrigerant.
R-12 refrigerant phase-out reason
It contributed to depletion of the earth's ozone layer.
Global Warming Potential (GWP) of R-1234yf
4
Prohibited practice when servicing MVAC systems
Intentionally venting refrigerant into the atmosphere.
Minimum time required for A/C system operation with fluorescent dye for leak detection
15 minutes.
Refrigerant that is mildly flammable and requires specific safety procedures
Safety equipment required when servicing MVAC systems
Safety goggles with side shields and insulated gloves.
What is cross contamination in MVAC systems ?
Having refrigerant other than the type designated on the system information label
EPA Section 609 Certification & MVAC Refrigerant
Safety Exam 2026/2027 Edition | Actual Exam-Style
Questions with Complete Answers | Motor Vehicle Air
Conditioning | Environmental Protection Agency
Certification
EPA SECTION 609 EXAM (2026/2027 EDITION)
Actual Exam-Style Questions with Complete Answers | Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning |
Environmental Protection Agency Certification
Overview
This 2026/2027 updated resource contains the complete EPA Section 609 Motor Vehicle Air
Conditioning Certification Exam with realistic exam-style questions and fully verified answers.
Aligned with current EPA regulatory requirements, this assessment prepares learners and technicians
to demonstrate competency in MVAC servicing, refrigerant management, environmental
compliance, and safe handling procedures.
Key Features
✓ Exam-Style Questions based on current EPA 609 standards
✓ Refrigerant Handling Procedures & Safety Guidelines
✓ MVAC System Operation, Servicing, and Diagnostics
✓ Updated 2026/2027 Federal Environmental Regulations
✓ Technician Compliance Requirements for Certification
Content Domains
• Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling & Reuse
• MVAC System Operation & Component Function
• Leak Detection, System Servicing & Containment
• Environmental Regulations & Legal Compliance
• Safety Practices & Technician Responsibilities
, Answer Format
All correct answers provided in yellow with:
• Explanations based on EPA regulatory standards
• Technical reasoning and procedural justification
• Safety-based application scenarios
• Compliance-oriented interpretations
Critical Updates for 2026/2027
◆ NEW – Updated refrigerant restrictions and allowable substitutes
◆ REVISED – MVAC servicing protocols and certification procedures
◆ UPDATED – EPA enforcement policies and environmental guidelines
◆ EXPANDED – Safety practices for emerging refrigerant technologies
EPA Section 609 certification
To legally service Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) systems and purchase automotive
refrigerant.
R-12 refrigerant phase-out reason
It contributed to depletion of the earth's ozone layer.
Global Warming Potential (GWP) of R-1234yf
4
Prohibited practice when servicing MVAC systems
Intentionally venting refrigerant into the atmosphere.
Minimum time required for A/C system operation with fluorescent dye for leak detection
15 minutes.
Refrigerant that is mildly flammable and requires specific safety procedures
Safety equipment required when servicing MVAC systems
Safety goggles with side shields and insulated gloves.
What is cross contamination in MVAC systems ?
Having refrigerant other than the type designated on the system information label
