2026 Lesson 1: Facility Electrical
Equipment Maintenance
According to CMS requirements, "maintenance shall be performed in accordance with ?
." - answer A. equipment manufacturer's recommendation
CMS allows health care facilities to develop Alternative Equipment Maintenance
Programs that may increase or decrease ? depending on the requirements of the
electrical system taken as a whole. - answerA. the intervals between manufacturer's
recommended maintenance periods
Alternative Equipment Maintenance Programs ? . - answerD. all of the above
? may be defined as the periodic inspection, repair, and cleaning of connections,
contacts, dirt and grime build up, and evidence of overheating and corrosion. - answerB.
Maintenance
During maintenance on an essential electrical system, which task is not required by
NFPA 110? - answerC. Maintenance must be scheduled with CMS.
NFPA 110 suggests that the essential electrical system be exercised, under load, ? . -
answerB. once a month
The regular operational testing of the essential electrical system is to be initiated by ? . -
answerC. an automatic transfer switch
In the event the health care facility uses stored energy to provide for an element of an
essential electrical system, ? provides guidance on the maintenance and operational
testing of these systems. - answerD. NFPA 111
Maintenance of which system is not included in NFPA 70B? - answerC. Hydroelectric
turbines
The InterNational Electrical Testing Association produces four ANSI standards. Which is
not a standard produced by NETA? - answerB. Bonding and grounding
What should be considered when scheduling maintenance work after hours? - answerD.
All of the above
Switchgear panel covers rarely need to be removed during maintenance. - answerFalse