EPA 608 Type 1 (Small Appliances) Practice Test 2026

Last Updated on February 9, 2026

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EPA 608 Type 1 (Small Appliances) Practice Test

Type I. Persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of small appliances must be certified as Type I technicians. A small appliance is defined as a pre-assembled unit that is hermetically sealed and factory-charged with 5 lbs. or less of refrigerant. Examples include water coolers, window units, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, ice machines, and package terminal air conditioning. Split systems are not included in Type I.

Our test comprises 35 questions on EPA 608 Type 1 (Small Appliances). Registration is not required, and you can check your score at the end of the test.

EPA 608 Type 1 - Type 1 (Small Appliances)

EPA 608 Type 1 - Type 1 (Small Appliances)
Practice Test

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1) The sale of Class I and Class II refrigerants will be restricted to technicians certified by an EPA-approved program after:

A) November 14, 1994

B) August 12, 1993

C) November 15, 1993

D) July 1, 1992

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2) What is the EPA definition of a small appliance?

A) Manufactured, charged and hermetically sealed in a factory and contains five pounds or less of refrigerant

B) Manufactured, charged and hermetically sealed in a factory and contains one pound or less of refrigerant

C) Manufactured, charged and hermetically sealed in a factory and contains two pounds or less of refrigerant

D) Manufactured, charged and hermetically sealed in a factory and contains fifteen pounds or less of refrigerant

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3) How can you tell what type of refrigerant is in a system?

A) Check the unit label

B) Manufacturers data sheet

C) All the above

D) Using the temperature / pressure chart

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4) Why is it important to recover refrigerant during the servicing of refrigeration equipment?

A) To comply with manufacturer guidelines

B) To increase the efficiency of the system

C) To ensure the longevity of the equipment

D) To prevent the release of harmful substances into the atmosphere

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5) Before disposing of a small appliance containing R-12, it is necessary to:

A) Thoroughly leak check

B) Recover the refrigerant

C) Turn upside down

D) Pressurize with nitrogen

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6) What is the difference between a self-contained recovery tank and a system-dependent recovery tank?

A) None of the above

B) A system-dependent (passive) recovery tank does not have its own compressor.

C) A and B

D) Self-contained (active) recovery equipment uses its own power to recover the refrigerant from systems and is capable of reaching the required recovery rates with or without the compressor operating

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7) What is the maximum amount of refrigerant a small appliance can have by definition?

A) 5 pounds or less

B) 10 pounds or less

C) 1 pound or less

D) None of the above

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8) A system has been operating with a complete restriction at the capillary tube inlet, what access is required for recovery?

A) One access valve on the high side of the system

B) One access valve on the evaporator, and one on the low side

C) One access valve on the low side of the system.

D) Two access valves high and low side of the system

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9) Recovery equipment manufactured before November 15, 1993, must meet what standards?

A) None of the above

B) Capable of recovering 80% of the refrigerant whether or not the compressor is operating or achieve a 4 inch vacuum under conditions of ARI 740.

C) Capable of recovering 80% of the refrigerant whether or not the compressor is operating or achieve a 6 inch vacuum under conditions of ARI 740.

D) Capable of recovering 90% of the refrigerant whether or not the compressor is operating or achieve a 4 inch vacuum under conditions of ARI 740.

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10) What does the service aperture on a small appliance typically look like?

A) None of the above

B) A straight piece of tubing that is entered with a piercing access valve

C) A hook shape tube to allow a piercing access valve

D) A straight piece of tubing that is with a permanent access valve

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11) Recovery equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993, must be certified by:

A) An EPA approved third party

B) An AHRI approved laboratory

C) An approved EPA laboratory

D) An OSHA approved laboratory

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12) How can you check if there is excess air/non-condensables in a tank?

A) Non-condensible test kit

B) Use an excess air gauge

C) Checking the pressure inside the recovery tank. Reference the pressure/temperature chart

D) None of the above

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13) What is the primary function of a condenser in a refrigeration system?

A) Increase the pressure of the refrigerant

B) Control the flow of refrigerant

C) Reject heat from the refrigerant

D) Absorb heat from the refrigerant

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14) What are things that can cause high recovery discharge pressures?

A) A and B

B) None of the above

C) Not opening the tank inlet valve

D) Having excess air will cause higher discharge pressures

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15) When using a system-dependent recovery system with an operating compressor, where should the refrigerant be recovered from?

A) Low side of the system

B) High side of the system

C) Both high and low side

D) None of the above

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16) For small appliance use, the recovery equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993 must be capable of recovering:

A) A and b above

B) 90% of refrigerant when the compressor is operating or achieve a 4 inch vacuum under ARI 740-1993

C) 80% of the refrigerant when the compressor is not running or achieve a 4 inch vacuum under ARI 740-1993

D) 99% of the refrigerant regardless of compressor operation and achieve a 10 inch vacuum under ARI 740-1993

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17) What should be done with leaks in small appliances?

A) Leaks more than one pound and under 5 pounds must be repaired

B) Not mandatory to perform a leak repair; however it should be done whenever possible

C) None of the above

D) Leaks over 50 pounds must be repaired

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18) Recovery equipment manufactured before November 15, 1993 must meet what standards?

A) Capable of recovering 80% of the refrigerant whether or not the compressor is operating or achieve a 6 inch vacuum under conditions of ARI 740

B) Capable of recovering 80% of the refrigerant whether or not the compressor is operating or achieve a 4 inch vacuum under conditions of ARI 740

C) Capable of recovering 90% of the refrigerant whether or not the compressor is operating or achieve a 4 inch vacuum under conditions of ARI 740

D) None of the above

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19) What type of system can a vacuum pump be used on for recovery?

A) A and B

B) Active, compressor containing unit.

C) None of the above

D) System-dependent (passive) recovery

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20) When using a system-dependent recovery system with a non-operating compressor, where should the refrigerant be recovered from?

A) Both high and low side

B) None of the above

C) High side of the system

D) Low side of the system

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21) When should piercing type valves be used and what is a common problem of these valves?

A) A and B

B) Fittings tend to leak over time and should not be left on appliances

C) None of the above

D) Piercing valves are not allowed.

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22) Should regulations of the Clean Air Act (CCA) change after a technician is certified:

A) The technicians who previously passed with an 80% will be grandfathered

B) It will be the technician’s responsibility to learn and comply with future changes in the law

C) The technicians must be retested and pass the exam with 84%

D) The technician must take a new test to be recertified

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23) To work on small appliances after November 14, 1993, a technician must be certified as:

A) Universal

B) A or C above

C) Type II

D) Type I

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24) The release of vapor from the top of a graduated charging cylinder when filling may:

A) Not be vented and must be recovered

B) Be vented to the atmosphere

C) Be vented if the quantity does not exceed three pounds

D) Be vented, but not inhaled

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25) What is the purpose of using a vacuum pump during the evacuation of a refrigeration system?

A) To increase the pressure within the system

B) To cool down the refrigerant

C) To add refrigerant to the system

D) To remove air and moisture from the system

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26) What is a low-loss fitting and why is it needed?

A) Can be manually or automatically closed when disconnecting hoses in order to prevent refrigerant loss

B) Quick connect to increase speed

C) Prevents loss when hoses are not in use.

D) None of the above

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27) Which best describes the definition of Type I “Small Appliance”, as defined by EPA?

A) Any appliance charged with more than five pounds of refrigerant

B) Any appliance charged with less than two pounds of refrigerant

C) Refrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners, and central air conditioners

D) Systems manufactured, charged and hermetically sealed with five pounds of less of refrigerant

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28) What temperature must a cylinder be at to check for excess air?

A) 52°F

B) 55°F

C) Room temperature before taking a pressure reading

D) Temperature is not relevant

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29) CFCs will not be manufactured in the United States after:

A) 1995

B) 1996

C) 2000

D) 2005

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30) Read a pressure temperature chart. What should the pressure be for:

A) R-12 refrigerant at 80º F?

B) R-22 at 70º F?

C) All the above are correct

D) R-134a at 90º F?

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31) Who is responsible for complying with the laws if the EPA changes the laws after technician certification?

A) It is the responsibility of the technician to comply with any future changes in the law

B) None of the above

C) It is the responsibility of the equipment owner to comply with any future changes in the law

D) It is the responsibility of the company to comply with any future changes in the law

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32) System dependent (passive) refrigerant recovery of small appliances:

A) Requires 80% of the refrigerant to be recovered.

B) All of the above

C) Recovers refrigerant in a non-pressurized container.

D) Do not require an operating compressor.

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33) How can you release trapped refrigerants in the oil during recovery?

A) Activate a defrost heater

B) A and B

C) Heat and tap the compressor with a mallet

D) None of the above

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34) What might happen if a cylinder containing mixed refrigerants is given to a reclamation center?

A) Refuse to process the refrigerant and return it at the owner’s expense

B) None of the above

C) A and B

D) They may destroy the refrigerant, but charge a substantial fee

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35) Does a PTAC fall under small appliances? What about an MVAC?

A) a and b

B) MVAC or motorized vehicle air conditioning systems. No

C) PTAC and MVAC yes

D) PTAC or pressurized terminal air conditioner. Yes

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