QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
B - ANSWERSThe specifications for brazing alloys will be found in?
A. CGA M-1 standard for medical gas supply systems
B. AWS A5.8 specification for filler metals for brazing and braze welding
C. ASTM B828 standard practice for making capillary joints in soldering of copper and
copper alloy tube fittings
D. ASTM B32 standard specifications for solder metal
A - ANSWERSThe most important document for most medical gas work is?
A. NFPA 99
B. NFPA 1 Building code
C. NFPA 101 life safety code
D. NFPA 55
B - ANSWERSFor convenience could you cut NFPA 99 down to just chapter 5?
A. You can't- It would void copyright
B. You can't- other chapters contain essential information about gas and vaccum
systems
C. You could- that is what NFPA 99 C is
D. You could- that is the only chapter that contains gas and vaccum rules
B - ANSWERSCGA writes which of these standards?
A. The USP/NF Pharmacopeia
B. The C-9 on color marking cylinders
C. The FGI Federal Guidelines on Construction and Equipment
D. The 99-C extract for medical gas systems
C - ANSWERSThe NFPA 55...
A. discusses the requirements for verification
B. is not relevant to medical gases
C. contains requirements for various gas sources
D. talks about sizing on medical gas pipelines
C - ANSWERSTo see the details on Diameter Index Safety (DISS) connections, I will
need to look in which standard?'
A. NFPA 99
B. CMS K-codes
C. CGA V-5
D. ASSE 6000
C - ANSWERSAs a 6040 you would be expected to?
, A. Inspect the work of others?'
B. Perform verification's as a 6030
C. Test your own work, before calling in a verifier
D. Perform installer testing, before calling in a verifier
A - ANSWERSAnnex's in NFPA 99:
A. Contain material that helps interpret the code
B. Are part of the mandatory and enforceable code
C. Refer you to other important sources and standards
D. Are not included in the handbook
D - ANSWERSThe ASTM B-819 is the standard for
A. Aluminum tubing
B. Receiver vessels
C. Medical gas terminals
D. Copper pipe used for medical gas
B - ANSWERSWhen working around patients, it is important to be careful about
A. Not letting them steal your tools
B. Not unplugging any electrical equipment by mistake
C. Making sure any electrical equipment is unplugged for safety
D. Getting the patient out of the room before working
D - ANSWERSThe best thing you can do to prevent hazards to patients caused by your
work is:
A. using a foil hat to prevent electromagnetic interference
B. Relieving the pressure before working
C. Not smoking around medical gases
D. Testing your work before allowing patients to be connected
B - ANSWERSNitrous oxide is dangerous as a "party gas" because
A. it kills you outright (toxic)
B. it reduces the available oxygen
C. it makes you sleep
D. it makes you laugh
D - ANSWERSBefore you go into a manifold room, you should
A. Have a buddy with me so if i collapse they can pull me out
B. Check for an oxygen depletion monitor (and if there is one) make sure it is not in
alarm
C. Open the door and allow the room to ventilate before entering
D. 1 and 2 or better yet all three
B - ANSWERSArc flash is most likely when
A. when its very dry (low humidity)
B. When you're working around any high voltages