EPA 608 Exam Study Guide Questions And
Answers Verified 100% Correct
What is the Montreal Protocol? - ANSWER A treaty that called for the
reduction of production of CFC's.
The Montreal Protocol calls for the regulation of what chemicals? -
ANSWER Ozone depleting compounds CFC's HCFC's and Halons.
On what date was the production and importation of all CFC's phased out?
- ANSWER In the U.S. after December 31 1995
Where will we get replacements? - ANSWER Through recovery of existing
refrigerants.
What steps are called for by the Clean Air Act? - ANSWER Taxes on
production and use standards set for the recovery of refrigerants.
What is prohibited by the Clean Air Act? - ANSWER Venting.
Do state and local laws have priority over federal law? Can they be less
strict? - ANSWER No. Cities or states can create their own laws but they
must be at least as strict as federal laws.
To prevent damage to the ozone layer - ANSWER the U.S. is making laws
to capture the CFC's now in use. What else does the new law do to restrict
the release of CFC's? Allows states and municipalities to create their own
laws to prevent and monitor the release of CFC and HCFC materials into
the atmosphere.
,By recovering refrigerants - ANSWER we ensure adequate supplies and
prevent venting. What else does the recovery of refrigerants accomplish?
Prevents stratospheric ozone depletion.
The Clean Air Act phases out CFC/HCFC production and prohibits venting.
What else does it require? - ANSWER Standards to be set for recovery of
all refrigerants prior to appliance service and disposal.
Falsifying or failing to keep required records - ANSWER failing to reach
required evacuation levels and knowingly releasing CFC or HCFC
refrigerants are a violations of the Clean Air Act. What activity with a
substitute refrigerant is also a violation? Knowingly venting CFC's HCFC's
and their substitutes.
Which refrigerants must be recovered prior to opening a system? -
ANSWER All refrigerants as of 11-15-1995.
What releases of a CFC and HCFC are violations of the Clean Air Act? -
ANSWER Any knowingly vented refrigerants.
On what date did it become illegal to vent CFC and HCFC refrigerants? -
ANSWER 1-Jul 1992
Which appliances are covered by Section 608? - ANSWER Any device
which contains and uses a class 1 or class 2 substance as a refrigerant
and is used for household or commercial purposes.
, What is the primary reason the EPA requires a service aperture or process
stub on all appliances? - ANSWER For adding or removing refrigerant
from the appliance.
Who sets the regulations for recovery machines? - ANSWER EPA.
What is a "self-contained" recovery machines? - ANSWER A recovery
machine that has its own compressor to pump refrigerant out of the system.
Is HCFC-123 a "low or "high" pressure refrigerant? - ANSWER Low
pressure.
Is CFC-12 a "low" or "high" pressure refrigerant? - ANSWER High
pressure.
What is the smallest container in which refrigerants may be sold to a
Section 608 certified technicians. - ANSWER 20 pounds.
What must you do to the refrigerant in an appliance before disposing of the
appliance? - ANSWER Recover refrigerant or verify that the refrigerant
was previously recovered.
Who is responsible for removing the refrigerant from household
refrigerators prior to disposal? - ANSWER The final person in the disposal
chain. (Scrap metal recyclers landfill owner etc)
What is the penalty for violation of the Clean Air Act? - ANSWER Fines up
to $27 500 per violation per day and possible loss of technician
certification.
, How much is the bounty for information leading to a conviction? -
ANSWER Up to $10 0
What ca happen if a technician cannot demonstrate an ability to use
recovery or recycling equipment? - ANSWER May result in revocation of
the technician's certification.
What is the name of the process that removes refrigerant from a system
and stores it without testing or processing? - ANSWER Recovery.
What is the name for the process that removes moisture and acids from
refrigerant but does not test the refrigerant? - ANSWER Recycling.
What is the name for the process that removes moisture and acids from
refrigerant and also chemically tests the refrigerant? - ANSWER Reclaim.
What must be done with reclaimed refrigerant before it can be legally
resold? - ANSWER Chemically tested to ARI Standard 700 the purity level
of factory new refrigerant.
What is the preferred instrument for detecting small leaks? - ANSWER
Electronic leak detector and Ultrasonic detector.
What is an inert gas typically used in leak detection? - ANSWER Dry
nitrogen.
What is typically indicated by a dehydrated system failing to hold a
vacuum? - ANSWER Leaks.
Answers Verified 100% Correct
What is the Montreal Protocol? - ANSWER A treaty that called for the
reduction of production of CFC's.
The Montreal Protocol calls for the regulation of what chemicals? -
ANSWER Ozone depleting compounds CFC's HCFC's and Halons.
On what date was the production and importation of all CFC's phased out?
- ANSWER In the U.S. after December 31 1995
Where will we get replacements? - ANSWER Through recovery of existing
refrigerants.
What steps are called for by the Clean Air Act? - ANSWER Taxes on
production and use standards set for the recovery of refrigerants.
What is prohibited by the Clean Air Act? - ANSWER Venting.
Do state and local laws have priority over federal law? Can they be less
strict? - ANSWER No. Cities or states can create their own laws but they
must be at least as strict as federal laws.
To prevent damage to the ozone layer - ANSWER the U.S. is making laws
to capture the CFC's now in use. What else does the new law do to restrict
the release of CFC's? Allows states and municipalities to create their own
laws to prevent and monitor the release of CFC and HCFC materials into
the atmosphere.
,By recovering refrigerants - ANSWER we ensure adequate supplies and
prevent venting. What else does the recovery of refrigerants accomplish?
Prevents stratospheric ozone depletion.
The Clean Air Act phases out CFC/HCFC production and prohibits venting.
What else does it require? - ANSWER Standards to be set for recovery of
all refrigerants prior to appliance service and disposal.
Falsifying or failing to keep required records - ANSWER failing to reach
required evacuation levels and knowingly releasing CFC or HCFC
refrigerants are a violations of the Clean Air Act. What activity with a
substitute refrigerant is also a violation? Knowingly venting CFC's HCFC's
and their substitutes.
Which refrigerants must be recovered prior to opening a system? -
ANSWER All refrigerants as of 11-15-1995.
What releases of a CFC and HCFC are violations of the Clean Air Act? -
ANSWER Any knowingly vented refrigerants.
On what date did it become illegal to vent CFC and HCFC refrigerants? -
ANSWER 1-Jul 1992
Which appliances are covered by Section 608? - ANSWER Any device
which contains and uses a class 1 or class 2 substance as a refrigerant
and is used for household or commercial purposes.
, What is the primary reason the EPA requires a service aperture or process
stub on all appliances? - ANSWER For adding or removing refrigerant
from the appliance.
Who sets the regulations for recovery machines? - ANSWER EPA.
What is a "self-contained" recovery machines? - ANSWER A recovery
machine that has its own compressor to pump refrigerant out of the system.
Is HCFC-123 a "low or "high" pressure refrigerant? - ANSWER Low
pressure.
Is CFC-12 a "low" or "high" pressure refrigerant? - ANSWER High
pressure.
What is the smallest container in which refrigerants may be sold to a
Section 608 certified technicians. - ANSWER 20 pounds.
What must you do to the refrigerant in an appliance before disposing of the
appliance? - ANSWER Recover refrigerant or verify that the refrigerant
was previously recovered.
Who is responsible for removing the refrigerant from household
refrigerators prior to disposal? - ANSWER The final person in the disposal
chain. (Scrap metal recyclers landfill owner etc)
What is the penalty for violation of the Clean Air Act? - ANSWER Fines up
to $27 500 per violation per day and possible loss of technician
certification.
, How much is the bounty for information leading to a conviction? -
ANSWER Up to $10 0
What ca happen if a technician cannot demonstrate an ability to use
recovery or recycling equipment? - ANSWER May result in revocation of
the technician's certification.
What is the name of the process that removes refrigerant from a system
and stores it without testing or processing? - ANSWER Recovery.
What is the name for the process that removes moisture and acids from
refrigerant but does not test the refrigerant? - ANSWER Recycling.
What is the name for the process that removes moisture and acids from
refrigerant and also chemically tests the refrigerant? - ANSWER Reclaim.
What must be done with reclaimed refrigerant before it can be legally
resold? - ANSWER Chemically tested to ARI Standard 700 the purity level
of factory new refrigerant.
What is the preferred instrument for detecting small leaks? - ANSWER
Electronic leak detector and Ultrasonic detector.
What is an inert gas typically used in leak detection? - ANSWER Dry
nitrogen.
What is typically indicated by a dehydrated system failing to hold a
vacuum? - ANSWER Leaks.
