NFPA 99 6040 practice Exam Questions with Complete 100% Verified
Solutions (2026/2027 update) |A+ Graded.
Testing documents of Area, Master, and Local alarms for periodic audible and visual alarm indicators shall
be maintained _____________.
A for 30 years
B for 15 years
C until the next test is performed
D records are not required to be kept - answer -until the next test is performed
Medical-surgical vacuum station inlet preventative maintenance requirements includes all of the below
except:
A performance testing on a regular pm schedule determined by the facility maintenance staff
B be flushed and disinfected annually
C must have at least 3.0 SCFM
D must not reduce the system's vacuum level below 12"Hg - answer -be flushed and disinfected annually
Medical Air system carbon monoxide monitors must be calibrated at least _________ or more often if
recommended by the manufacturer.
A Annually
B Bi-Annually
C Quarterly
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,D Periodically - answer -Annually
Leak test solutions must be safe for use with Oxygen and may not contain ___________.
A Ammonia
B Bubbles
C Water
D Soap - answer -Ammonia
The Medical-Surgical Vacuum and WAGD systems may only be used for medical applications.
A TRUE
B FALSE - answer -TRUE
The ASSE 6040 Standard applies to individuals who _______________ medical gas and vacuum systems.
A install
B perform inspections of new installations
C maintain
D verify - answer -maintain
At sea level the atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psia. What is the absolute pressure of a 50 psig (gauge
pressure) system at sea level?
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,A 64.7 psia
B 50 psia
C 34.7 psia
D 60 psia - answer -64.7 psia
Medical Gas _______________________________ shall be able to describe how to find and implement
manufacturer specific maintenance requirements for the medical gas and vacuum system components
per ASSE 6000 Annex D and CGA E.10.
A Supplier or Distributor
B Maintenance Personnel
C Authority having jurisdiction
D Verifier or Inspector - answer -Maintenance Personnel
Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel shall be able to identify and describe the hazards resulting from
improper maintenance of medical gas and vacuum systems, including:
A Flow
B Cross Connections
C Contaminants
D All of the above - answer -All of the above
ASSE 6000 daily checks of bulk liquid systems include all of the following with the exception of
______________.
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, A Primary and Reserve (if equipped) Tank Contents
B Pressure Dew Point Temperature
C Leaks or Unusual Icing
D Proper pressure maintained - answer -Pressure Dew Point Temperature
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D typical maintenance procedures include _______________ checks of the Medical
Air Moisture removal system (after cooler, dryer drain, receiver drain, sight glass, etc.).
A Daily
B Weekly
C Monthly
D Annually - answer -Daily
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D the Medical Air __________ is typically checked daily.
A Dew Point Monitor
B Carbon Monoxide Monitor
C Filter Condition
D Both A & B
E All of the above - answer -Both A & B
Typical monthly checks, per ASSE 6000 Annex D, of area alarms include all of the following except :
A Audible Signal
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Solutions (2026/2027 update) |A+ Graded.
Testing documents of Area, Master, and Local alarms for periodic audible and visual alarm indicators shall
be maintained _____________.
A for 30 years
B for 15 years
C until the next test is performed
D records are not required to be kept - answer -until the next test is performed
Medical-surgical vacuum station inlet preventative maintenance requirements includes all of the below
except:
A performance testing on a regular pm schedule determined by the facility maintenance staff
B be flushed and disinfected annually
C must have at least 3.0 SCFM
D must not reduce the system's vacuum level below 12"Hg - answer -be flushed and disinfected annually
Medical Air system carbon monoxide monitors must be calibrated at least _________ or more often if
recommended by the manufacturer.
A Annually
B Bi-Annually
C Quarterly
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,D Periodically - answer -Annually
Leak test solutions must be safe for use with Oxygen and may not contain ___________.
A Ammonia
B Bubbles
C Water
D Soap - answer -Ammonia
The Medical-Surgical Vacuum and WAGD systems may only be used for medical applications.
A TRUE
B FALSE - answer -TRUE
The ASSE 6040 Standard applies to individuals who _______________ medical gas and vacuum systems.
A install
B perform inspections of new installations
C maintain
D verify - answer -maintain
At sea level the atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psia. What is the absolute pressure of a 50 psig (gauge
pressure) system at sea level?
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,A 64.7 psia
B 50 psia
C 34.7 psia
D 60 psia - answer -64.7 psia
Medical Gas _______________________________ shall be able to describe how to find and implement
manufacturer specific maintenance requirements for the medical gas and vacuum system components
per ASSE 6000 Annex D and CGA E.10.
A Supplier or Distributor
B Maintenance Personnel
C Authority having jurisdiction
D Verifier or Inspector - answer -Maintenance Personnel
Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel shall be able to identify and describe the hazards resulting from
improper maintenance of medical gas and vacuum systems, including:
A Flow
B Cross Connections
C Contaminants
D All of the above - answer -All of the above
ASSE 6000 daily checks of bulk liquid systems include all of the following with the exception of
______________.
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, A Primary and Reserve (if equipped) Tank Contents
B Pressure Dew Point Temperature
C Leaks or Unusual Icing
D Proper pressure maintained - answer -Pressure Dew Point Temperature
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D typical maintenance procedures include _______________ checks of the Medical
Air Moisture removal system (after cooler, dryer drain, receiver drain, sight glass, etc.).
A Daily
B Weekly
C Monthly
D Annually - answer -Daily
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D the Medical Air __________ is typically checked daily.
A Dew Point Monitor
B Carbon Monoxide Monitor
C Filter Condition
D Both A & B
E All of the above - answer -Both A & B
Typical monthly checks, per ASSE 6000 Annex D, of area alarms include all of the following except :
A Audible Signal
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