EPA Type 1 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Already Passed
Which refrigerant can be purchased by someone who is not section 608 certified? -
Answer-Carbon dioxide refrigerants
Why should low and high side access valves be installed when recovering refrigerant
from a household refrigerator? - Answer-To speed up the process
Before beginning a refrigerant recovery procedure, it is always necessary to - Answer-
Know the type of refrigerant in the system
If a reclamation facility receives a tank of mixed refrigerants they may - Answer-refuse
to accept the refrigerant or charge extra for processing it
All appliances must be equipped with a service aperture or other device which is used
when adding or removing refrigerant from the appliance. What is typically used on a
small appliance? - Answer-A straight piece of tubing that is entered using a pierced
access valve.
What type of appliances are technicians certified to charge and open after passing the
type 1 examination? - Answer-Appliances containing 5 pounds or less of refrigerant and
hermetically sealed in a factory.
What is the maximum normal charge of HCFC's of HFC's refrigerant in an appliance
that is allowed to use to system dependent recovery equipment? - Answer-15 pounds
What is the maximum allowable factory charge of refrigerant for type 1 appliances using
CFC's HCFC's or HFC's? - Answer-5 pounds
Recovery devices for use with small appliances containing CFC's HCFC's and HFC's
must meet which of the following requirements? - Answer-Recovering 90% of the
refrigerant when the compressor is operating or achieving a 4-inch vacuum
The sale of CFC HCFC HFC and HFO refrigerants to service or install refrigeration and
air conditioning equipment is restricted to.. - Answer-Technicians who are EPA certified
in refrigerant recovery
Correct Answers Already Passed
Which refrigerant can be purchased by someone who is not section 608 certified? -
Answer-Carbon dioxide refrigerants
Why should low and high side access valves be installed when recovering refrigerant
from a household refrigerator? - Answer-To speed up the process
Before beginning a refrigerant recovery procedure, it is always necessary to - Answer-
Know the type of refrigerant in the system
If a reclamation facility receives a tank of mixed refrigerants they may - Answer-refuse
to accept the refrigerant or charge extra for processing it
All appliances must be equipped with a service aperture or other device which is used
when adding or removing refrigerant from the appliance. What is typically used on a
small appliance? - Answer-A straight piece of tubing that is entered using a pierced
access valve.
What type of appliances are technicians certified to charge and open after passing the
type 1 examination? - Answer-Appliances containing 5 pounds or less of refrigerant and
hermetically sealed in a factory.
What is the maximum normal charge of HCFC's of HFC's refrigerant in an appliance
that is allowed to use to system dependent recovery equipment? - Answer-15 pounds
What is the maximum allowable factory charge of refrigerant for type 1 appliances using
CFC's HCFC's or HFC's? - Answer-5 pounds
Recovery devices for use with small appliances containing CFC's HCFC's and HFC's
must meet which of the following requirements? - Answer-Recovering 90% of the
refrigerant when the compressor is operating or achieving a 4-inch vacuum
The sale of CFC HCFC HFC and HFO refrigerants to service or install refrigeration and
air conditioning equipment is restricted to.. - Answer-Technicians who are EPA certified
in refrigerant recovery
