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EPA Section 608 — Type I

Definitions and rules: practice questions

Our EPA 608 Type I bank has 20 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

If refrigerant was removed before a small appliance reached the scrap yard, what must the scrap recycler obtain?

  1. The technician's driver's licence
  2. A signed statement that the refrigerant was properly recovered, including the date and name of who did it
  3. A photograph of the appliance
  4. Nothing
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B. A signed statement that the refrigerant was properly recovered, including the date and name of who did it — Such statements must be kept for three years.

Question 2

Which refrigerants may be found in small appliances?

  1. Only R-11
  2. Only ammonia and sulfur dioxide, as in older units
  3. Only R-123
  4. R-12, R-134a, R-600a and R-290, among others
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D. R-12, R-134a, R-600a and R-290, among others — Newer appliances often use hydrocarbons such as R-600a (isobutane).

Question 3

Are disposable cylinders of R-134a sold for small appliance service subject to the sales restriction?

  1. Only in California
  2. Only for R-12
  3. No, anyone can buy them
  4. Yes, buyers must be certified (except small cans for MVAC with self-sealing valves)
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D. Yes, buyers must be certified (except small cans for MVAC with self-sealing valves) — The sales restriction covers HFC refrigerants since 2018.

Question 4

Under Section 608, what is a 'technician'?

  1. Only licensed engineers
  2. Only people who install new equipment
  3. Only building owners
  4. Anyone who performs maintenance, service or repair that could release refrigerant, or who disposes of appliances in a way that could release refrigerant
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D. Anyone who performs maintenance, service or repair that could release refrigerant, or who disposes of appliances in a way that could release refrigerant — Apprentices may work under the supervision of a certified technician.

Question 5

A small appliance contains 6 lb of refrigerant. Is it a small appliance under Section 608?

  1. Yes, because it is factory sealed
  2. No, small appliances contain 5 lb or less
  3. Yes, all appliances under 10 lb are small
  4. Yes, because it is in a home
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B. No, small appliances contain 5 lb or less — The 5 lb limit is part of the definition.

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