CFC CFC Section 608 Certification Types 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which EPA Section 608 certification type covers small appliances with factory-sealed refrigerant circuits?
- Type I (Correct answer)
- Type II
- Type III
- Universal
Correct answer: Type I
Type I certification covers small appliances containing 5 pounds or less of refrigerant in a factory-sealed system.
Question 2: A technician who services residential split systems using R-22 must hold which Section 608 certification type?
- Type I
- Type II (Correct answer)
- Type III
- No certification required
Correct answer: Type II
Type II certification is required for servicing high-pressure systems, which include residential split systems using refrigerants like R-22.
Question 3: Which Section 608 certification type is specifically required for low-pressure systems using refrigerants such as R-11 and R-113?
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III (Correct answer)
- Section 609
Correct answer: Type III
Type III certification covers low-pressure systems, which include large centrifugal chillers that use refrigerants like R-11 and R-113 operating below atmospheric pressure.
Question 4: What is the minimum passing score required on an EPA Section 608 certification exam?
- 60%
- 70% (Correct answer)
- 75%
- 80%
Correct answer: 70%
Technicians must score at least 70% on the EPA Section 608 certification exam to receive certification.
Question 5: A Universal Section 608 certification authorizes a technician to work on which appliance types?
- Type II and III only
- Type I and II only
- Type I, II, and III (Correct answer)
- Only high-pressure systems
Correct answer: Type I, II, and III
Universal certification covers all three appliance categories—Type I (small appliances), Type II (high-pressure), and Type III (low-pressure).
Question 6: Who is authorized to administer EPA Section 608 certification exams?
- Only the EPA directly
- EPA-approved testing organizations (Correct answer)
- Any HVAC trade school
- State licensing boards
Correct answer: EPA-approved testing organizations
Section 608 certification exams must be administered by organizations that have been approved by the EPA.
CFC CFC Section 608 Certification Types 1
Which EPA Section 608 certification type covers small appliances with factory-sealed refrigerant circuits?