CBET Study Guide 2026
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📋 CBET Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CBET Topics to Study (80)
✍️ Sample CBET Questions & Answers
1. What does a 'risk-based PM program' use to prioritize maintenance frequency?
Risk-based programs assign higher PM priority to life-sustaining or high-risk devices and extend intervals for low-risk equipment with good histories.
2. A hospital laboratory centrifuge vibrates excessively during operation. The MOST likely cause is:
Centrifuges must have balanced loads; unequal or improperly positioned samples create centrifugal force imbalance causing severe vibration.
3. What is the primary difference between a Class I and Class II medical device under FDA classification?
FDA Class I devices are subject to general controls only, while Class II devices require special controls (e.g., performance standards, post-market surveillance) to ensure safety and effectiveness.
4. A CT scanner's X-ray tube requires replacement. Which parameter most directly indicates tube wear?
Accumulated heat units or mAs track the thermal stress on the anode; manufacturers define tube replacement thresholds based on this metric.
5. Which regulatory body classifies medical gas systems components as medical devices subject to 510(k) or PMA review?
The FDA classifies medical gas equipment (regulators, flowmeters, outlets) as medical devices and requires 510(k) clearance or PMA approval before marketing.
6. What is the function of a network firewall between the medical device network and the hospital's general network?
A firewall controls and filters network traffic between segments based on security rules, protecting medical devices from unauthorized access.