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How many questions are on a Universal certification test?

100 questions: 25 core and 25 each for Types I, II and III.

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  1. 100 questions ✔
  2. 50 questions
  3. 75 questions

Why: Universal tests have 25 core questions plus 25 from each of the Type I, II and III areas, for 100 total. You can take it all at once or combine passing scores on separate Type I, II and III tests.

Huh, didn't know that: Core questions cover the environment, laws and regulations, and the changing industry outlook.

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Answer: 100 questions. Universal tests have 25 core questions plus 25 from each of the Type I, II and III areas, for 100 total. You can take it all at once or combine passing scores on separate Type I, II and III tests.

  1. 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F Appendix D, certifying programs (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/appendix-D_to_subpart_F_of_part_82
    Tests for Universal technicians will include 100 questions
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F Appendix D, certifying programs (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/appendix-D_to_subpart_F_of_part_82
    Group II will ask questions covering sector-specific ( i.e., Type I, Type II, Type III) issues in the following areas
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F Appendix D, certifying programs (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/appendix-D_to_subpart_F_of_part_82
    Universal tests may be taken all at once, or by combining passing scores on separate Type I, Type II, and Type III tests.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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