WorksheetsType III EPA 608 – 50 Multiple Choice Questions
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 30mins
What type of equipment is Type III certification intended for?
High-pressure appliances
Low-pressure appliances
Small appliances
Motor vehicle air conditioners
Which refrigerants are typically used in low-pressure appliances?
R-22, R-410A
R-134a, R-404A
R-11, R-123
R-32, R-407C
At what vacuum level must you recover refrigerant from a low-pressure appliance (with 200 lbs or more refrigerant) using recovery equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993?
0 inches Hg
10 inches Hg
15 inches Hg
25 inches Hg
What is the typical high-pressure side of a low-pressure chiller under normal operation?
Greater than 150 psig
30 psig
Vacuum
Slight positive pressure
What is the proper method to recover refrigerant from a low-pressure system?
Recover vapor only
Recover liquid only
Recover liquid first, then vapor
Use venting
What temperature should be achieved to increase refrigerant removal efficiency from a chiller?
0°F
Room temperature
130°F
212°F
Why is it important to heat the oil in a chiller during recovery?
Which device prevents refrigerant from flowing back into the system during recovery?
Pressure relief valve
Schrader valve
Check valve
Expansion valve
Which component should be monitored when heating a chiller to speed up recovery?
Discharge temperature
Water temperature
Pressure-relief valve
Oil temperature
Before recovering refrigerant, what should be done to isolate the system?
Open all valves
Pump down the system
Close the service valves
Close the purge unit
What is the EPA-required leak rate threshold for low-pressure comfort cooling equipment?
5%
10%
15%
35%
What is the leak rate threshold for low-pressure commercial refrigeration equipment?
5%
10%
15%
35%
How long do you have to repair a leak in a system that exceeds the allowable rate?
15 days
30 days
Which method is NOT acceptable for leak checking a low-pressure system?
Ultrasonic leak detector
Soap bubble solution
Oxygen and refrigerant mixture
Electronic leak detector
How should a low-pressure system be pressurized for a leak check?
With refrigerant
With nitrogen
With compressed air
With oxygen
What is the maximum pressure you should use when leak testing a low-pressure system with nitrogen?
0 psig
5 psig
10 psig
50 psig
Why is oxygen never used for pressurizing a system?
It’s expensive
It reacts with refrigerants
It is a fire hazard
Both B and C
What must be installed on a system with a history of chronic leaks?
Pressure switch
Leak detection system
Relief valve
Evaporator isolation valve
When disposing of a low-pressure appliance, how much vacuum must be achieved using equipment made after Nov 15, 1993?
0 inches Hg
5 inches Hg
10 inches Hg
25 mm Hg absolute
Before opening a system for service, what must be done first?
Fill it with nitrogen
Isolate the compressor
Recover the refrigerant
Replace the filter drier
What type of equipment must be used for refrigerant recovery from low-pressure systems?
Any pump
Certified recovery equipment
Water pump
Portable vacuum
After reaching required vacuum level during recovery, what must be done?
Vent remaining refrigerant
Wait for pressure rise
Immediately open the system
Flush with refrigerant
Why should you wait after recovery before opening a system?
To allow the system to cool
To ensure refrigerant does not boil out of the oil
To check if vacuum is holding
Both B and C
Which of the following refrigerants is a CFC?
R-123
R-11
R-134a
R-22
Refrigerant must be reclaimed if:
It’s clean
It’s mixed
It's reused in the same system
It's from a small appliance
Which component removes non-condensables from a low-pressure system?
Expansion valve
Purge unit
Condenser
What does a rise in condenser pressure indicate?
System leak
Presence of non-condensables
Thermostat issue
Overcharged system
Which refrigerant has the lowest pressure at room temperature?
R-22
R-410A
R-123
R-11
What is the common operating vacuum range of a low-pressure chiller?
10-15 inches Hg
20-25 inches Hg
30 inches Hg
100 psig
Which part of the chiller system is most likely to leak?
Compressor
Oil cooler
Evaporator barrel
Purge unit
Inhaling refrigerant can cause:
Drowsiness
Heart irregularities
Frostbite
All of the above
When working with R-123 or R-11, which safety precaution is MOST important?
Wear safety goggles
Use halide torch
Ensure ventilation
Wear steel-toe boots
How should refrigerant cylinders be stored?
Horizontally
Near heat
What is the primary environmental concern with CFCs and HCFCs?
Ground-level smog
Ozone depletion
Acid rain
Greenhouse effect
What is the global warming potential (GWP) of R-123 compared to CO₂?
1
90
76
76 times
Who must certify recovery equipment used for low-pressure appliances?
EPA
OSHA
AHRI
Manufacturer
Who is responsible for ensuring refrigerant recovery compliance on-site?
The equipment owner
The technician
The EPA inspector
The manufacturer
Records of refrigerant recovery must be maintained for:
6 months
1 year
3 years
5 years
Which agency enforces the Clean Air Act regulations regarding refrigerants?
FDA
DOE
EPA
DOT
Ventilating refrigerant during service is:
What should be done if a chiller has a large leak and can’t maintain pressure for evacuation?
Use a large recovery unit
Use pressurized nitrogen
Use multiple vacuum pumps
Isolate and recover in segments
What is a primary benefit of using a water-cooled condenser in a low-pressure chiller?
Cost savings
Faster cooling
Greater efficiency
None
If refrigerant is detected in the purge unit discharge, what does this suggest?
System is running efficiently
Non-condensables are low
Refrigerant loss
Oil is overfilled
A system evacuated to 10 mm Hg and pressure rises slowly—what does it mean?
Leak
Refrigerant still boiling off
Both A and B
System is clean
What device helps remove moisture from a system?
Sight glass
Filter-drier
Check valve
Relief valve
Which type of low-pressure refrigerant is an HCFC?
R-11
R-22
R-123
What is the result of a vacuum that won't hold after evacuation?
Success
Purge system activated
Leak or trapped refrigerant
Filter drier saturated
What does a continuously running purge system indicate?
Leak
Normal operation
Empty system
Overcharged system
Why must oils be handled carefully during recovery?
They’re flammable
They may contain refrigerant
They evaporate quickly
They smell bad
If system pressure rises quickly after pump down, the likely cause is:
Thermostat failure
Non-condensables
Refrigerant still present
Compressor overheating
