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For Universal certification, how must the core portion of the test be taken?

Proctored, and an open-book core test doesn't count.

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  1. Open book at home
  2. As a proctored exam, not open book ✔
  3. Through a mail-in Type I test

Why: EPA says the core test must be a proctored exam for Universal certification. Core tests taken open book can't be used. Mail-in Type I tests also cannot count toward a Universal certification.

Huh, didn't know that: Closed-book proctored tests must have at least one registered proctor for every 50 people at a site.

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References

Answer: As a proctored exam, not open book. EPA says the core test must be a proctored exam for Universal certification. Core tests taken open book can't be used. Mail-in Type I tests also cannot count toward a Universal certification.

  1. EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Requirements www.epa.gov/section608/section-608-technician-certification-requirements
    The core test must be taken as a proctored exam in order to attain Universal Certification.
    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
    must designate at least one proctor registered for every 50 people taking tests at the same time at a given site
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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