AAMI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
Core Domains
• AAMI Certification Overview: CBET, CRES, CHTM, CABT, CISS
• Anatomy & Physiology: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nervous,
Musculoskeletal Systems
• Chemistry for Embalmers: Organic Chemistry, Formaldehyde, Arterial
Fluids, Preservatives
• Pathology & Microbiology: Disease Processes, Infection Control, Modes of
Death
• Restorative Art: Facial Anatomy, Features, Reconstruction Techniques
• Embalming Procedures: Vascular Injection, Cavity Treatment, Special
Cases
• Healthcare Technology Management: Operations, Finance, Risk
Management
• Safety & Regulations: OSHA, NFPA, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens
• Psychology & Counseling: Grief, Bereavement, Funeral Counseling
• HTM Management: CMMS, KPIs, Budgets, Vendor Contracts
This comprehensive examination guide is designed for candidates preparing for
AAMI (American Academy McAllister Institute) certification exams for the
2026/2027 academic year. AAMI certifications include the Certified Biomedical
Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES),
Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM), Certified Associate in
Biomedical Technology (CABT), and Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist
(CISS). This resource features practice questions with verified answers and
detailed rationales, aligned with current AAMI exam content outlines to ensure
exam readiness .
,SECTION 1: CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW & ELIGIBILITY
Question 1
Which AAMI certification requires a minimum of a high school junior status to sit
for the exam?
A. CBET
B. CRES
C. CABT
D. CHTM
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology (CABT) is
the entry-level certification. Individuals interested in earning the CABT
designation must be a minimum junior in high school to sit for the exam. The
CABT exam is monitored online and must be taken within six months of purchase .
Question 2
What is the minimum work experience requirement for full CBET certification?
A. 1 year of full-time BMET work experience with an associate degree
B. 2 years of full-time BMET work experience with an associate degree
C. 4 years of full-time BMET work experience without a degree
D. Both B and C
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Full status applicants for the Certified Biomedical Equipment
Technician (CBET) must meet ONE of the following minimum eligibility
requirements: (1) Associate degree or higher in an electronics, technology, or
science program and two years' full-time BMET work experience; (2) Completion
of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years' full-
time BMET work experience; or (3) Four years' full-time BMET work experience .
,Question 3
The CABT certification is valid for how long?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The CABT certification is non-renewable and is active for five
years. If an individual wishes to maintain the designation, they will need to take
and pass the exam again. At the five-year expiration date, the candidate will have
the necessary experience to sit for the CBET or CRES exam .
Question 4
Which AAMI certification requires a two-test process including a core exam and a
specialty exam?
A. CBET
B. CRES
C. CISS
D. CHTM
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist (CISS) program
is a two-test process including: a Sterilization Core Exam (75 multiple-choice
questions) and a choice of one specialty exam (50 questions) in Ethylene Oxide,
Moist Heat, or Radiation .
Question 5
Which AAMI certification is designed for professionals who manage healthcare
technology programs including work orders, PM completion, capital planning, and
budgets?
, A. CBET
B. CRES
C. CHTM
D. CABT
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: CHTM is a management exam for people who run healthcare
technology programs: work orders, PM completion, capital planning, budgets,
vendors, risk, staffing, compliance, training, and executive communication .
SECTION 2: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (CBET CONTENT)
Question 6
The Purkinje fibers are associated with which layer of the heart wall?
A. Epicardium
B. Myocardium
C. Endocardium
D. Pericardium
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The Purkinje fibers are located in the endocardium, the
innermost layer of the heart wall. They are specialized cardiac muscle fibers that
conduct electrical impulses rapidly through the ventricles, ensuring coordinated
ventricular contraction .
Question 7
Which layer of the meninges is rich in blood vessels?
A. Dura mater
B. Arachnoid mater
C. Pia mater
D. Subdural space
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
Core Domains
• AAMI Certification Overview: CBET, CRES, CHTM, CABT, CISS
• Anatomy & Physiology: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nervous,
Musculoskeletal Systems
• Chemistry for Embalmers: Organic Chemistry, Formaldehyde, Arterial
Fluids, Preservatives
• Pathology & Microbiology: Disease Processes, Infection Control, Modes of
Death
• Restorative Art: Facial Anatomy, Features, Reconstruction Techniques
• Embalming Procedures: Vascular Injection, Cavity Treatment, Special
Cases
• Healthcare Technology Management: Operations, Finance, Risk
Management
• Safety & Regulations: OSHA, NFPA, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens
• Psychology & Counseling: Grief, Bereavement, Funeral Counseling
• HTM Management: CMMS, KPIs, Budgets, Vendor Contracts
This comprehensive examination guide is designed for candidates preparing for
AAMI (American Academy McAllister Institute) certification exams for the
2026/2027 academic year. AAMI certifications include the Certified Biomedical
Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES),
Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM), Certified Associate in
Biomedical Technology (CABT), and Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist
(CISS). This resource features practice questions with verified answers and
detailed rationales, aligned with current AAMI exam content outlines to ensure
exam readiness .
,SECTION 1: CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW & ELIGIBILITY
Question 1
Which AAMI certification requires a minimum of a high school junior status to sit
for the exam?
A. CBET
B. CRES
C. CABT
D. CHTM
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology (CABT) is
the entry-level certification. Individuals interested in earning the CABT
designation must be a minimum junior in high school to sit for the exam. The
CABT exam is monitored online and must be taken within six months of purchase .
Question 2
What is the minimum work experience requirement for full CBET certification?
A. 1 year of full-time BMET work experience with an associate degree
B. 2 years of full-time BMET work experience with an associate degree
C. 4 years of full-time BMET work experience without a degree
D. Both B and C
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Full status applicants for the Certified Biomedical Equipment
Technician (CBET) must meet ONE of the following minimum eligibility
requirements: (1) Associate degree or higher in an electronics, technology, or
science program and two years' full-time BMET work experience; (2) Completion
of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years' full-
time BMET work experience; or (3) Four years' full-time BMET work experience .
,Question 3
The CABT certification is valid for how long?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The CABT certification is non-renewable and is active for five
years. If an individual wishes to maintain the designation, they will need to take
and pass the exam again. At the five-year expiration date, the candidate will have
the necessary experience to sit for the CBET or CRES exam .
Question 4
Which AAMI certification requires a two-test process including a core exam and a
specialty exam?
A. CBET
B. CRES
C. CISS
D. CHTM
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist (CISS) program
is a two-test process including: a Sterilization Core Exam (75 multiple-choice
questions) and a choice of one specialty exam (50 questions) in Ethylene Oxide,
Moist Heat, or Radiation .
Question 5
Which AAMI certification is designed for professionals who manage healthcare
technology programs including work orders, PM completion, capital planning, and
budgets?
, A. CBET
B. CRES
C. CHTM
D. CABT
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: CHTM is a management exam for people who run healthcare
technology programs: work orders, PM completion, capital planning, budgets,
vendors, risk, staffing, compliance, training, and executive communication .
SECTION 2: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (CBET CONTENT)
Question 6
The Purkinje fibers are associated with which layer of the heart wall?
A. Epicardium
B. Myocardium
C. Endocardium
D. Pericardium
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The Purkinje fibers are located in the endocardium, the
innermost layer of the heart wall. They are specialized cardiac muscle fibers that
conduct electrical impulses rapidly through the ventricles, ensuring coordinated
ventricular contraction .
Question 7
Which layer of the meninges is rich in blood vessels?
A. Dura mater
B. Arachnoid mater
C. Pia mater
D. Subdural space
