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Key Facts: EPA 608 Type II Exam

100

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

25 + 25

Type II + Core Questions

EPA

70%

Passing Score Each Section

EPA

10 / 15 in Hg

Evacuation (<200 / 200+ lb)

EPA 40 CFR 82

Never expires

Certification Validity

EPA

High-pressure

R-22 / R-410A Systems

EPA

EPA Section 608 Type II certification is the U.S. EPA credential required to service or dispose of high-pressure and very-high-pressure stationary appliances, including residential and commercial air conditioning, heat pumps, and supermarket refrigeration. Technicians must pass the mandatory 25-question Core section plus a 25-question Type II section, each requiring 70% to pass, through an EPA-approved certifying organization. Type II content emphasizes high-pressure recovery and the required evacuation table (10 in Hg under 200 lbs, 15 in Hg at 200 lbs or more, 0 psig for very-high-pressure), leak-rate repair thresholds for 50-lb-plus appliances (10% comfort cooling, 20% commercial, 30% industrial process), recovery equipment, and safe charging and service of refrigerants like R-22 and R-410A. Certification is mandated by the Clean Air Act and never expires. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.

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1Under which federal law are the refrigerant recovery and recycling requirements enforced by the EPA Section 608 program established?

A.The Occupational Safety and Health Act

B.The Clean Air Act

C.The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

D.The Toxic Substances Control Act

Explanation: Section 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) authorizes the EPA to establish regulations governing the use and disposal of ozone-depleting refrigerants and their substitutes. Technician certification, recovery requirements, and the venting prohibition all flow from the CAA.

2Which type of chlorine-containing compound is primarily responsible for the destruction of stratospheric ozone?

A.Carbon dioxide molecules released at ground level

B.Chlorine atoms freed from CFCs and HCFCs by UV light

C.Nitrogen gas released from agricultural fertilizer

D.Hydrogen released by fuel cells and refineries

Explanation: When CFC and HCFC molecules drift into the stratosphere, ultraviolet light breaks off chlorine atoms. A single chlorine atom can destroy tens of thousands of ozone molecules in a catalytic chain before it is removed, which is why chlorine-bearing refrigerants are phased out.

3The international agreement that schedules the phaseout of ozone-depleting substances worldwide is known as the:

A.Kyoto Protocol

B.Montreal Protocol

C.Paris Agreement

D.Geneva Convention

Explanation: The Montreal Protocol (1987) is the international treaty that phases out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances such as CFCs and HCFCs. Its later amendments, including the Kigali Amendment, also address high-GWP HFCs.

4What do the 'three R's' of responsible refrigerant management stand for?

A.Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

B.Recover, Recycle, Reclaim

C.Remove, Replace, Repair

D.Recharge, Restore, Retrofit

Explanation: Recover means to remove refrigerant from a system and store it in an external container. Recycle cleans it for reuse on site by removing oil and moisture. Reclaim processes it to meet the AHRI 700 purity standard so it can be resold.

5To be sold as 'reclaimed' refrigerant, the material must be processed to meet the purity specification of which standard?

A.ASHRAE Standard 15

B.AHRI Standard 700

C.UL Standard 1995

D.NFPA 70 (NEC)

Explanation: Refrigerant may be sold as reclaimed only after an EPA-certified reclaimer processes it to the purity specification in AHRI Standard 700. On-site recycling removes oil, moisture and acid but is not certified to that specification, so recycled refrigerant cannot be sold as reclaimed.

6Knowingly venting CFC and HCFC refrigerants during the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of appliances is:

A.Permitted if the amount is under one pound

B.Prohibited by the Clean Air Act

C.Allowed only for residential systems

D.Permitted outdoors only

Explanation: Section 608(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act made knowingly venting class I and class II refrigerants unlawful on July 1, 1992, and Section 608(c)(2) extended the same prohibition to non-exempt substitutes on November 15, 1995. The only carve-out is a de minimis release during a good-faith attempt to recover or recycle.

7Which of the following releases is considered an allowable (de minimis) release and is NOT a violation of the venting prohibition?

A.Releasing refrigerant to the atmosphere to save time on a job

B.A small release while making or breaking connections during recovery

C.Venting a system to atmosphere before scrapping it

D.Discharging refrigerant to test a gauge manifold

Explanation: Under 40 CFR 82.154(a)(2) a de minimis release is not a violation when it happens during a good-faith attempt to recycle or recover refrigerant, using certified equipment, certified technicians and the required evacuation practices. Deliberate releases to save time, to scrap a unit, or to test tools are not de minimis.

8A technician who improperly vents refrigerant in violation of the Clean Air Act can be subject to fines of up to what amount per day, per violation?

A.$100 per day

B.Tens of thousands of dollars per day or more

C.$500 per day

D.There are no monetary penalties, only license suspension

Explanation: The Clean Air Act sets a civil penalty for each day of each violation, and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act requires EPA to raise that figure every year, so the published maximum in 40 CFR 19.4 now stands far above the 25,000 dollars originally written into the statute. The Act also authorizes an award of up to 10,000 dollars for information that leads to a penalty.

9Which Type of EPA Section 608 certification is required to service or dispose of high-pressure and very-high-pressure appliances?

A.Type I

B.Type II

C.Type III

D.Apprentice

Explanation: Under 40 CFR 82.161(a)(1)(ii), Type II certification covers persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of medium-, high- and very high-pressure appliances, other than small appliances, MVACs and MVAC-like appliances. Type I covers small appliances and Type III covers low-pressure equipment.

10Which refrigerant is classified as a high-pressure refrigerant covered by Type II certification?

A.R-11

B.R-123

C.R-22

D.R-113

Explanation: R-22 (an HCFC) is a high-pressure refrigerant historically used in air conditioning and refrigeration and falls under Type II. R-11, R-123, and R-113 are low-pressure refrigerants associated with Type III chillers.

About the EPA 608 Type II Exam

EPA Section 608 Type II certification authorizes technicians to service and dispose of high-pressure and very-high-pressure stationary appliances such as residential and commercial air conditioning, heat pumps, and supermarket refrigeration. Candidates pass the 25-question Core section plus a 25-question Type II section, each requiring 70% to pass, through an EPA-approved certifying organization. Certification is mandated by the Clean Air Act and does not expire.

Exam sponsor: EPA-approved certifying organizations under U.S. EPA Section 608. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

25 Type II multiple-choice questions plus the mandatory 25-question Core section, administered by an EPA-approved certifying organization; 70% required to pass each section; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items covering Core and Type II

Time Limit

No strict universal limit; typically 1-2 hours (varies by proctor)

Passing Score

70% on both the Core and Type II sections

Exam / Certification Fees

~$20-$150 depending on the approved certifying organization and delivery method

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30%

Core: Clean Air Act, Ozone & Regulations

Clean Air Act and Section 608, ozone depletion and GWP, the Montreal Protocol and AIM Act, the three R's, the venting prohibition, sales restrictions, and technician certification

25%

Type II: Recovery & Required Evacuation Levels

High-pressure and very-high-pressure recovery, the evacuation table (10/15 in Hg, 0 psig), system-dependent vs self-contained recovery, push-pull, and AHRI 740 equipment certification

20%

Type II: Leak Detection & Repair Thresholds

50-lb-plus leak thresholds (comfort cooling 10%, commercial 20%, industrial 30%), repair deadlines, verification tests, chronic leaks, and leak-detection methods

15%

Type II: Charging, Service & Refrigerants

High-pressure refrigerants (R-22, R-410A, A2L), charging blends as liquid, POE oil and moisture control, retrofits, deep-vacuum dehydration, and accurate charging

10%

Cylinders, Safety & Recordkeeping

The 80% cylinder fill rule, DOT color coding and disposal, frostbite and oxygen-displacement hazards, ASHRAE 15 safety, and three-year recordkeeping

Preparing for the EPA 608 Type II Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70% on both the Core and Type II sections
Assessment: 25 Type II multiple-choice questions plus the mandatory 25-question Core section, administered by an EPA-approved certifying organization; 70% required to pass each section; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items covering Core and Type II
Time limit: No strict universal limit; typically 1-2 hours (varies by proctor)
Exam / certification fees: ~$20-$150 depending on the approved certifying organization and delivery method Official sources

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EPA 608 Type II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the required evacuation table cold: under 200 lbs = 10 in Hg, 200 lbs or more = 15 in Hg (post-1993 equipment), very-high-pressure = 0 psig

2Lock in the leak-rate thresholds for 50-lb-plus appliances: 10% comfort cooling, 20% commercial refrigeration, 30% industrial process refrigeration

3Know the difference between system-dependent (passive, 15 lbs or less) and self-contained (active) recovery equipment

4Understand the three R's precisely: recover, recycle (on-site), and reclaim (to AHRI 700 by a certified reclaimer)

5Study high-pressure refrigerant specifics: R-22 vs R-410A pressures, charging blends as liquid to avoid fractionation, and POE oil moisture control

6Complete all 100 practice questions and review every miss with the AI tutor before sitting the Core and Type II sections

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPA 608 Type II certification allow me to do?

Type II certification authorizes you to service, maintain, and dispose of high-pressure and very-high-pressure stationary appliances such as residential and commercial air conditioning, heat pumps, and supermarket refrigeration. It covers refrigerants like R-22 and R-410A.

How many questions are on the EPA 608 Type II exam and what score do I need?

You take the mandatory 25-question Core section plus a 25-question Type II section. You must score at least 70% on each section to earn Type II certification through an EPA-approved certifying organization.

What are the required evacuation levels for high-pressure appliances?

Using post-November 15, 1993 recovery equipment, a high-pressure appliance under 200 lbs must be evacuated to 10 inches Hg vacuum, and one of 200 lbs or more to 15 inches Hg, before a major repair. Very-high-pressure appliances only need 0 psig.

What are the leak-rate repair thresholds I need to know?

For appliances containing 50 lbs or more, leaks must be repaired when the annual leak rate exceeds 10% for comfort cooling, 20% for commercial refrigeration, and 30% for industrial process refrigeration, generally within 30 days.

Does EPA 608 Type II certification expire?

No. Section 608 technician certification does not expire and is valid for your lifetime. There is no periodic renewal or re-testing requirement, and the certification stays with you regardless of employer.

Is this free EPA 608 Type II practice as good as paid prep?

Our 100 practice questions cover the same Core and Type II content as the official exam, with a teaching explanation for every answer plus free daily AI tutor interactions. All content is free forever and updated for 2026.

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