PREP QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
Smoking is prohibited in a hospital by The Joint Commission standards except under
what condition? - ANS-The hospital has a smoking policy that identifies any specific
circumstances where smoking by patients is permitted (EC 20.01.03 EP1)
Which of the Joint Commission standards requires testing of fire alarm and sprinkler
systems? - ANS-Environment Of Care (EOC)
The Joint Commission Standards require that the effectiveness of Environment Of Care
Management plans be evaluated at least how often? - ANS-Annually, including a review
of the plans, objectives, scope, performance, and effectiveness. (EC 04.01.01)
Is the Jockey Pump Run Status required to be monitored by the Fire Alarm Master
Control Station? - ANS-No, the Jockey Pump runs as needed to ensure system design
pressure is kept within normal conditions
What Fire Pump parameters MUST the Fire Alarm Master Controller Station monitor? -
ANS-1) Power Supplies to Fire Pumps
2) Fire Pump run conditions
3) Tank water temperatures
For a health care organization that uses accrediting agencies, who designates the
person responsible for managing survey related deficiencies? - ANS-The health care
organization