Free EPA 608 Practice Test 2026
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The EPA 608 exam at a glance
The EPA Section 608 exam has four sections (Core, Type I, Type II, Type III) of 25 multiple-choice questions each, and you need 18 correct (72%) on each section. Core plus one type earns that type; Core plus all three is Universal certification, 100 questions in total. Type II and III are always proctored and closed book.
Tigertest has 200 EPA 608 practice questions with explanations, all free with no account required.
- Questions
- 25 per section, 100 for Universal
- Passing score
- 18 of 25 (72%) per section
- Sections
- Core, Type I, Type II, Type III
- Given by
- EPA-approved certifying organizations
Updated by the Tigertest team. Practice questions follow EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements. Exam rules change, so confirm current details with US EPA.
How It Works
One Set per Section
Taking Type II only? Train Core and Type II. Each set is one section of the real exam, and questions you miss come back until you have mastered them.
Mixed Practice Tests
Four 50-question tests across all four sections at the real 72 percent pass line. Built for Universal candidates who want everything at once.
The Four Sections of the EPA 608 Exam
Every section is 25 questions, 18 to pass. Core is on every certification; the type sections add the equipment you will service.
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1. Decide which certification you need
Type I for small appliances, Type II for high-pressure systems like split ACs and commercial refrigeration, Type III for low-pressure chillers. Most HVAC technicians go straight for Universal, which is Core plus all three types.
2. Learn the numbers
Recovery levels by appliance size and type, 500 microns, 80 percent cylinder fill, the 30, 20 and 10 percent leak rates with 30 days to repair, 125 F cylinder limit, the 1992 and 1995 venting dates, the 2020 R-22 phase-out and the AIM Act HFC rules. The Core set drills them all.
3. Know what appears on every section
Safety, shipping, refrigerant identification and the regulations show up in every section, not just Core. If you only study the type section, you will lose those points.
4. Drill your weak areas
Tigertest tracks your accuracy by section. After each mixed test, go back to the set you missed most and retake until you clear 72 percent with room to spare.
EPA 608 Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the EPA 608 exam?
Each section has 25 multiple-choice questions and you need 18 correct, 72 percent. Core is required for any certification. Core plus one type gives that type; Core plus all three gives Universal, 100 questions in total.
What is the difference between Type I, II and III?
Type I covers small appliances with 5 pounds or less of refrigerant, such as refrigerators and window units. Type II covers high-pressure appliances such as split systems and commercial refrigeration. Type III covers low-pressure appliances, mainly centrifugal chillers. Universal covers all three.
Is the EPA 608 exam open book?
Some providers offer Type I as an open-book online test, but Type II, Type III and Universal must be taken proctored and closed book. Check with your testing organization, since the rules depend on the provider.
Is the Tigertest EPA 608 practice test free?
Yes. All four training sets and all four mixed practice tests are free, with no account required. Create a free account if you want your progress saved across devices.
I teach EPA 608 certification classes. Can my students use Tigertest?
Yes, for free. Make a class at tigertest.io/teach, post one link, and students join with just their name. You see who practiced, their test scores and the topics your class misses most.
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