EPA Core Flashcards
On what date is the sale of CFC and HCFC refrigerants is restricted to certified technicians.
A) November 15 1995
B) July 1 1992
C) November 14 1994
D) November 15 1993
C) November 14 1994
On what date did it become a violation of Section 608 to: Vent CFC’s or HCFC’s
A) November 15 1995
B) July 1 1992
C) November 14 1994
D) November 15 1993
B) July 1 1992
On what date did it become a violation of Section 608 to: Vent HFC’s
A) November 15 1995
B) July 1 1992
C) November 14 1994
D) November 15 1993
A) November 15 1995
The layer of the Stratosphere that protects us from excessive Ultra Violet radiation is comprised of;
A) Nitrogen
B) Chlorine monoxide
C) Ozone
D) Oxygen
C) ozone
The molecule found in CFC’s and HCFC’s that depletes ozone is:
A) fluorine
B) hydrogen
C) carbon
D) chlorine
D) chlorine
Which type of refrigerant contains no chlorine?
A HCFC’s
B HCFC blends
C HFC’s
D CFC’s
C HFC’s
An ozone molecule contains;
A one oxygen atom
B two oxygen atoms
C three oxygen atoms
D four oxygen atoms
C three oxygen atoms
The compressor….
A changes a high pressure vapor to a high pressure liquid
B changes a low pressure vapor to a high pressure vapor
C changes a high pressure liquid to a low pressure liquid
D changes a low pressure liquid to a low pressure vapor
B changes a low pressure vapor to a high pressure vapor
HCFC’s contain
A)Chlorine ,Fluorine, and Carbon
B)Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon
C)Hydrogen, Fluorine, and Carbon
D)Hydrogen, Fluorine, and Olefin
B)Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon
Which of the following has the highest Ozone Depletion Potential?
A)HFO’s
B)HCFC’s
C)HFC’s
D)CFC’s
D)CFC’s
Technicians have been required to be certified to service, maintain, or dispose of appliances containing regulated refrigerants since.
A)July 1, 1992
B)May 1, 1993
C)November 14, 1994
D)November 15, 1995
C)November 14, 1994
It has been a violation of EPA Section 608 regulations to vent CFC’s or HCFC’s since;
A)July 1, 1992
B)May 1, 1993
C)November 14, 1994
D)November 15, 1995
A)July 1, 1992
It has been a violation of EPA Section 608 regulations to vent HFC’s since;
A)July 1, 1992
B)May 1, 1993
C)November 14, 1994
D)November 15, 1995
D)November 15, 1995
Recover any remaining refrigerant and then render the cylinder useless, then recycle the metal is the proper disposal method for;
A)Recovery cylinders
B)One pound cans
C)Disposable cylinders
D)Accumulator cylinders
C)Disposable cylinders
Which international agreement (Treaty) regulated the production and use of CFCs, HCFC’s, halons, methyl chloroform and carbon tetrachloride?
A)Kyoto Treaty
B)Montreal Protocol
C)Council of Nicaea
D)Treaty of Ghent
B)Montreal Protocol
Clean refrigerant for reuse by separating the oil from the refrigerant and removing moisture from the refrigerant by passing it through one or more filter driers, is the definition of;
A)Recover
B)Reclaim
C)Reuse
D)Recycle
D)Recycle
To process refrigerant to a level equal to new (virgin) product specifications as determined by chemical analysis defines;
A) Recovery
B) Reclaiming
C) Reuse
D) Recycle
B) Reclaiming
HFC’s ________;
A)will not damage stratospheric ozone
B)will damage stratospheric ozone
C)will deplete stratospheric ozone
D)are only harmful to ground level ozone
A)will not damage stratospheric ozone
The metering device…
A changes a high pressure vapor to a high pressure liquid
B changes a low pressure vapor to a low pressure liquid
C changes a high pressure liquid to a low pressure liquid
D changes a low pressure liquid to a low pressure vapor
C changes a high pressure liquid to a low pressure liquid
The condenser…
A changes a high pressure vapor to a high pressure liquid
B changes a low pressure vapor to a low pressure liquid
C changes a high pressure liquid to a low pressure liquid
D changes a low pressure liquid to a low pressure vapor
A changes a high pressure vapor to a high pressure liquid
The evaporator…
A changes a high pressure vapor to a high pressure liquid
B changes a low pressure vapor to a low pressure liquid
C changes a high pressure liquid to a low pressure liquid
D changes a low pressure liquid to a low pressure vapor
D changes a low pressure liquid to a low pressure vapor
When a system is in full vacuum... A It is dangerous to charge the system B Never use a micron gauge C Never energize the compressor D No precautions are required
C Never energize the compressor
The two types of recovery systems are... A System dependent and passive B System dependent and self contained C Self contained and active D Recycling and reclaiming
B System dependent and self contained
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) A both contain hydrogen B are explosive C are ODP substances D will be completely phased-out in 2030
C are ODP substances
