NFPA 99 6040 practice set Questions and answers
EXAM, SOLUTIONS (MULTIPLE CHOICES) 100%
correct 2026!!
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
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
______________.
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
B Visual Signals
C Emergency Instructions
D Gauge Pressure Read Outs - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Emergency Instructions
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D, the medical air compressor intake location and
filter condition should be checked _______________.
A Daily
B Weekly
C Quarterly
D Annually - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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
C Cross Connection
D All of the above - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-All of the above
All 50-55 psig medical gas outlets shall have a flow of _____ scfm with a
max pressure drop of _____ psig.
A 1.0, 10
EXAM, SOLUTIONS (MULTIPLE CHOICES) 100%
correct 2026!!
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
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
______________.
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
B Visual Signals
C Emergency Instructions
D Gauge Pressure Read Outs - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Emergency Instructions
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D, the medical air compressor intake location and
filter condition should be checked _______________.
A Daily
B Weekly
C Quarterly
D Annually - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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
C Cross Connection
D All of the above - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-All of the above
All 50-55 psig medical gas outlets shall have a flow of _____ scfm with a
max pressure drop of _____ psig.
A 1.0, 10
