NFPA 99 6040 Practice Exam 2026 | Verified Questions & Answers | A+ Graded Study Guide

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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 - CORRECT 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?

A 64.7 psia

B 50 psia

C 34.7 psia

D 60 psia - CORRECT 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
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,C Authority having jurisdiction

D Verifier or Inspector - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ All of the above



ASSE 6000 daily checks of bulk liquid systems include all of the following with
the exception of

______________.

A Primary and Reserve (if equipped) Tank Contents

B Pressure Dew Point Temperature

C Leaks or Unusual Icing

D Proper pressure maintained - CORRECT 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.).
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A Daily
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,B Weekly

C Monthly

D Annually - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ Both A & B



Typical monthly checks, per ASSE 6000 Annex D, of area alarms include all of
the following except :

A Audible Signal

B Visual Signals

C Emergency Instructions

D Gauge Pressure Read Outs - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ Emergency
Instructions



Per ASSE 6000 Annex D, the medical air compressor intake location and filter
condition should be checked _______________.

A Daily
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B Weekly
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, C Quarterly

D Annually - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ Quarterly



Minimum Maintenance Schedule, per ASSE 6000 Annex D, should include
annual checking of ________________ for Flow, Pressure/Vacuum, Damage, and
Wear.

A All outlets & inlets

B All critical care outlets & inlets

C 50% of all critical care outlets

D Annual testing of outlets & inlets is not recommended - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔✔✔✔ All critical care outlets & inlets



Per ASSE 6000 Annex D the medical air compressor _____________________
should be calibrated annually.

A Dew Point & Carbon Monoxide Monitors

B Carbon Monoxide Monitor Only

C Gauges

D Motor Overloads - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ Dew Point & Carbon
Monoxide Monitors



Per ASSE 6000 Annex D & CGA E.10, after reassembly of equipment is shall be
tested prior to being returned to service for ______________________________.

A Gas Flow

B Pressure
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