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EPA 608 Type II

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team
TL;DR

EPA 608 Type II: a 140-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 2 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 40 CFR (100%) of this exam's citations.

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2
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
140
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Why does the EPA regulate the handling of refrigerants under the Clean Air Act?
A. Refrigerants released to the atmosphere can deplete the stratospheric ozone layer or contribute to climate impact
B. Refrigerants are flammable and pose a fire code violation if not tracked
C. Refrigerant cylinders are considered hazardous waste containers under RCRA
D. Refrigerant sales generate excise tax revenue that must be reported to EPA
Source: 40 CFR 82.150
A technician is recovering refrigerant from a system and a small puff escapes when disconnecting a hose despite proper procedure. Separately, a second technician opens a service valve to the atmosphere to empty a system faster instead of using recovery equipment. Which of these is a violation of §82.154?
A. Only the second technician's action, because opening a valve to the atmosphere to avoid recovery is a knowing vent, not a de minimis release
B. Only the first technician's action, because any escaping refrigerant is automatically a violation
C. Both actions are violations
D. Neither action is a violation because both technicians were performing service work
Source: 40 CFR 82.154
Can a technician intentionally vent a small amount of refrigerant to the atmosphere just to speed up a repair job?
A. No — intentional venting is illegal under §82.154 regardless of the amount, unless it qualifies as de minimis incidental to a good-faith recovery attempt
B. Yes, as long as it is under 5 pounds
C. Yes, as long as the customer consents in writing
D. Yes, but only on equipment that uses substitute refrigerants rather than ozone-depleting ones
Source: 40 CFR 82.154
What type of equipment does a Type II certification cover?
A. Medium-, high-, and very high-pressure appliances (excluding small appliances, MVACs, and MVAC-like appliances)
B. Only small appliances
C. Only low-pressure appliances
D. Only MVACs and MVAC-like appliances
Source: 40 CFR 82.161(a)(1)
Does the venting prohibition in §82.154 apply only to certified technicians, or to anyone performing maintenance, service, repair, or disposal work on covered appliances?
A. It applies to anyone performing that work, not just certified technicians
B. It applies only to technicians holding Universal certification
C. It applies only to technicians holding Type II certification
D. It applies only to commercial businesses, not individual technicians
Source: 40 CFR 82.154
Real-world data for this exam
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers: real median wageMay 2025$61,010/yr
Related reading
EPA 608 Type I, II, III, or Universal: Which Certification You Actually Need ›

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA 608 Type II practice test?
140 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the EPA 608 Type II test cover?
2 domains, with the heaviest weight on Core (all technicians) (50%), and Type II — Medium/High-Pressure Appliances (50%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA 608 Type II questions come from?
Primarily 40 CFR (100%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free diagnostic for EPA 608 Type II?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
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