EPA 608 Type 2 Practice Test
Type II certifies you to service and dispose of medium-, high- and very-high-pressure appliances, from residential split systems to supermarket racks. It is the section most HVAC technicians need.
Core and Type II, 25 questions each, timed and scored separately at 70%, with cited explanations. The pass also unlocks the full Universal exam.
Or try the free Type II drillA technician reaches the required recovery vacuum, isolates the system, and waits a few minutes. The system pressure rises. What does this mean?
What the Type II section covers
25 multiple-choice questions, 70% (18 correct) to pass. Your Type result counts only with a passing Core score.
- Leak repair
- The 10%, 20% and 30% trigger rates, 30-day repairs, verification tests, extensions and chronic-leaker reports.
- Evacuation levels
- Required vacuum by refrigerant, charge size and recovery-equipment date, plus major vs non-major repairs.
- Leak detection
- Signs of leaks, nitrogen and trace-gas testing, and when to leak test.
- Recovery and refrigeration
- Liquid first, chilling the recovery cylinder, psig vs psia, components and safety.
Sit Core and Type II under the clock
Core and Type II, 25 questions each, timed and scored separately at 70%, with cited explanations. The pass also unlocks the full Universal exam.
Or try the free Type II drillCommon questions
Do I need Type II for residential air conditioning?
Yes. Residential split systems are high-pressure appliances, so servicing them requires Type II or Universal certification.
What are the leak repair trigger rates?
For appliances with 50 or more pounds of ozone-depleting refrigerant: 20% for commercial refrigeration, 30% for industrial process refrigeration, and 10% for comfort cooling and other appliances.
Core and Type II, 25 questions each, timed and scored separately at 70%, with cited explanations. The pass also unlocks the full Universal exam.
Or try the free Type II drillMore EPA 608 practice
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Original independent practice written from 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F and EPA guidance. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or any certifying organization.