2025 MEDICAL GAS TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
Look at picture #1 - ANSWERLook at picture #1
A. 6010 - ANSWERInstallers of a category 1 medical gas piped distribution system
must be qualified in accordance with ASSE 6010. What is the certification
requirement for installers of a category 3 medical gas piped distribution system?
A. 6010
B. 6020
C. 6030
D. Category 3 does NOT require certification
A. after blow down of the distribution piping - ANSWERWhen is the initial pressure
test conducted by installer?
A. after blow down of the distribution piping
B. after installation of alarm sensors
C. before blow down of the distribution piping
D. before installation of station rough-in assemblies
C. polymeric - ANSWERIn those portions of systems intended to handle oxygen at
pressures greater than 350 psi, the interconnecting hose shall NOT contain
__________ materials.
A. brass
B. copper
C. polymeric
D. stainless steel
A. color coding - ANSWERWhich of these is an NFPA 99 requirement for the
labeling of pipes in a medical gas system?
A. color coding
B. fixed label width
C. label shall wrap completely around the pipe
D. reflective label
D. The device will be supervised such that failure of communication shall initiate an
alarm - ANSWERA wireless communication device is employed in a medical gas or
vacuum warning system. Which type of supervision is required for this device?
A. A visual indicator shall be located in the maintenance office or the engineering
department.
B. The device shall be installed at the medical gas or vacuum source.
C. The device shall be located at a nurse's station
D. The device will be supervised such that failure of communication shall initiate an
alarm.
,D. zone valve box - ANSWERRefer to DIAGRAM 1. Identify #7
A. in-line valve
B. main control valve
C. service valve
D. zone valve box
B. future - ANSWERRefer to DIAGRAM I. Identify #8
A. dead end
B. future valve
C. history valve
D. in-line valve
B. cut ends may be rolled smooth or deburred - ANSWERWhat sort of treatment
shall be permitted before brazing the cut ends of a tube to be installed in medical gas
piping systems?
A. An argon gas purge must be done.
B. Cut ends may be rolled smooth or deburred
C. Extensions need to be added for brazing
D. treatment is NOT required; they may be brazed "as is"
B. local;master - ANSWERManifolds for gas cylinders shall actuate a(an) _______
signal and shall activate an indicator at all _______ alarm panels to indicate when or
just before changeover from one header to the other.
A. area; master
B. local; master
C. master; area
D. master; local
B. local - ANSWERWhere liquid ring compressors are used, air receivers shall be
equipped with a high water level sensor that activates a(n) ________ alarm indicator.
A. area
B. local
C. master
D. pressure
B. -22 degrees F - ANSWERInstrument air systems shall activate the alarm systems
when the dew point at system pressure exceeds how many degrees Fahrenheit?
A. -20 degrees F
B. -22 degrees F
C. -24 degrees F
D. -26 degrees F
A. station outlet / inlet - ANSWERIn a non-anesthetizing area, on which side of a
zone valve shall the pressure/ vacuum sensor be located?
A. station outlet/ inlet
B. source side
C. upstream side
D. NFPA 99 does NOT specify a requirement
, A. assure that all ambient air has been removed from the pipeline - ANSWERWhat is
the purpose of using an oxygen analyzer the pipeline purge prior to brazing?
A. assure that all ambient air has been removed form the pipeline
B. maintain a nitrogen atmosphere of at least 95% within the piping system.
C. provide continuous monitoring during the verification test.
D. reduce the oxygen concentration below 5% before brazing
A. 6 months - ANSWERPerformance qualification of brazers shall remain in effect
indefinitely unless the brazer does NOT braze with the qualified procedure for longer
than what period of time?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
C. 20 feet - ANSWERPipe labels shall be located at a maximum interval of how
many feet?
A. 10 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 20 feet
D. 25 feet
B. ASSE standard 6010 - ANSWERThe installation of medical gas and vacuum
systems shall be made by experience, qualified and competent installers. Installers
shall be certified to the requirements of which code/standard?
A. ASME section IX
B. ASSE standard 6010
C. AWS B31.3
D. CGA M-1
B. 3 feet - ANSWERA facility is in the planning stages of installing an emergency
oxygen service connection (EOSC). What minimum clearance is required around it
for connection of a temporary auxiliary source?
A. 1 foot
B. 3 feet
C. 5 feet
D. Clearance must be 1-1/2 times the width of the auxiliary source for servicing the
system.
D. Installation by anyone other than 6010 certified personnel is NOT permitted. -
ANSWERWhich of the following conditions must be met where medical gas and
vacuum systems are installed by non-certified personnel?
A. an installer certified to ASSE 6010 must be present to oversee the installation
work
B. an inspector certified to ASSE 6020 is present on the job sit to inspect the
installation work.
C. The installer must be an employee of an authorized medical gas contractor and
only while an installer certified to ASSE 6010 oversees the installation work
D. Installation by anyone other than 6010 certified personnel is NOT permitted.
QUESTIONS COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
Look at picture #1 - ANSWERLook at picture #1
A. 6010 - ANSWERInstallers of a category 1 medical gas piped distribution system
must be qualified in accordance with ASSE 6010. What is the certification
requirement for installers of a category 3 medical gas piped distribution system?
A. 6010
B. 6020
C. 6030
D. Category 3 does NOT require certification
A. after blow down of the distribution piping - ANSWERWhen is the initial pressure
test conducted by installer?
A. after blow down of the distribution piping
B. after installation of alarm sensors
C. before blow down of the distribution piping
D. before installation of station rough-in assemblies
C. polymeric - ANSWERIn those portions of systems intended to handle oxygen at
pressures greater than 350 psi, the interconnecting hose shall NOT contain
__________ materials.
A. brass
B. copper
C. polymeric
D. stainless steel
A. color coding - ANSWERWhich of these is an NFPA 99 requirement for the
labeling of pipes in a medical gas system?
A. color coding
B. fixed label width
C. label shall wrap completely around the pipe
D. reflective label
D. The device will be supervised such that failure of communication shall initiate an
alarm - ANSWERA wireless communication device is employed in a medical gas or
vacuum warning system. Which type of supervision is required for this device?
A. A visual indicator shall be located in the maintenance office or the engineering
department.
B. The device shall be installed at the medical gas or vacuum source.
C. The device shall be located at a nurse's station
D. The device will be supervised such that failure of communication shall initiate an
alarm.
,D. zone valve box - ANSWERRefer to DIAGRAM 1. Identify #7
A. in-line valve
B. main control valve
C. service valve
D. zone valve box
B. future - ANSWERRefer to DIAGRAM I. Identify #8
A. dead end
B. future valve
C. history valve
D. in-line valve
B. cut ends may be rolled smooth or deburred - ANSWERWhat sort of treatment
shall be permitted before brazing the cut ends of a tube to be installed in medical gas
piping systems?
A. An argon gas purge must be done.
B. Cut ends may be rolled smooth or deburred
C. Extensions need to be added for brazing
D. treatment is NOT required; they may be brazed "as is"
B. local;master - ANSWERManifolds for gas cylinders shall actuate a(an) _______
signal and shall activate an indicator at all _______ alarm panels to indicate when or
just before changeover from one header to the other.
A. area; master
B. local; master
C. master; area
D. master; local
B. local - ANSWERWhere liquid ring compressors are used, air receivers shall be
equipped with a high water level sensor that activates a(n) ________ alarm indicator.
A. area
B. local
C. master
D. pressure
B. -22 degrees F - ANSWERInstrument air systems shall activate the alarm systems
when the dew point at system pressure exceeds how many degrees Fahrenheit?
A. -20 degrees F
B. -22 degrees F
C. -24 degrees F
D. -26 degrees F
A. station outlet / inlet - ANSWERIn a non-anesthetizing area, on which side of a
zone valve shall the pressure/ vacuum sensor be located?
A. station outlet/ inlet
B. source side
C. upstream side
D. NFPA 99 does NOT specify a requirement
, A. assure that all ambient air has been removed from the pipeline - ANSWERWhat is
the purpose of using an oxygen analyzer the pipeline purge prior to brazing?
A. assure that all ambient air has been removed form the pipeline
B. maintain a nitrogen atmosphere of at least 95% within the piping system.
C. provide continuous monitoring during the verification test.
D. reduce the oxygen concentration below 5% before brazing
A. 6 months - ANSWERPerformance qualification of brazers shall remain in effect
indefinitely unless the brazer does NOT braze with the qualified procedure for longer
than what period of time?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
C. 20 feet - ANSWERPipe labels shall be located at a maximum interval of how
many feet?
A. 10 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 20 feet
D. 25 feet
B. ASSE standard 6010 - ANSWERThe installation of medical gas and vacuum
systems shall be made by experience, qualified and competent installers. Installers
shall be certified to the requirements of which code/standard?
A. ASME section IX
B. ASSE standard 6010
C. AWS B31.3
D. CGA M-1
B. 3 feet - ANSWERA facility is in the planning stages of installing an emergency
oxygen service connection (EOSC). What minimum clearance is required around it
for connection of a temporary auxiliary source?
A. 1 foot
B. 3 feet
C. 5 feet
D. Clearance must be 1-1/2 times the width of the auxiliary source for servicing the
system.
D. Installation by anyone other than 6010 certified personnel is NOT permitted. -
ANSWERWhich of the following conditions must be met where medical gas and
vacuum systems are installed by non-certified personnel?
A. an installer certified to ASSE 6010 must be present to oversee the installation
work
B. an inspector certified to ASSE 6020 is present on the job sit to inspect the
installation work.
C. The installer must be an employee of an authorized medical gas contractor and
only while an installer certified to ASSE 6010 oversees the installation work
D. Installation by anyone other than 6010 certified personnel is NOT permitted.
