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CRES Practice Test 2026 — Free CRES Exam Prep Questions

The CRES exam certifies healthcare technology management professionals who specialize in servicing medical imaging equipment such as radiographic, fluoroscopic, mammography, CT, ultrasound and nuclear medicine systems. Our practice questions follow AAMI's six CRES content areas, with imaging-system troubleshooting scenarios, DICOM/PACS networking problems and worked electrical and tube-loading calculations.

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A CRES must enter the MRI scanner room (Zone IV) to check a patient monitor while no patient is being scanned. Which statement about the magnetic hazard is correct?

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Exam essentials

CRES format, scoring & key facts

Questions165
Testing time3 hr
Passing scoreCriterion-referenced (modified Angoff); not published as a fixed score
Sections6
Question typesMultiple choice; closed book, simple calculator permitted

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Content outline

What the CRES covers

Every PrepBanq CRES test mirrors the official domain weights.

Domain distribution

% of the exam
Anatomy & Physiology 7%Fundamentals of Electricity & Electronics 10%Healthcare Information Technology 25%Healthcare Technology and Function 25%Healthcare Technology Problem Solving 25%Public Safety in the Healthcare Facility 8%
Content domainWeight≈ Questions on examOur practice questions
Anatomy & PhysiologyOrgans and physiological systems, the link between anatomy, technique and positioning across imaging modalities, and basic medical terminology.
7%~122 questions →
Fundamentals of Electricity & ElectronicsVoltage, current, resistance and power; circuit components; facility power (3-phase, 480 VAC); battery-powered systems; imaging system power distribution (UPS, line conditioning).
10%~173 questions →
Healthcare Information TechnologyNetwork and system security, hardware/software configuration for imaging systems and healthcare IT (PACS, DICOM, worklist), network troubleshooting tools and application interrelatedness.
25%~416 questions →
Healthcare Technology and FunctionFunctions of imaging components (x-ray tubes and generators, digital detectors, ultrasound probes, gamma cameras), subsystems, preventive and corrective maintenance, and test equipment.
25%~416 questions →
Healthcare Technology Problem SolvingRisk-based repair prioritization, use of schematics and manuals, troubleshooting radiographic, fluoroscopic, mammography and ultrasound systems, device versus user error, and technical communication.
25%~416 questions →
Public Safety in the Healthcare FacilityElectrical and mechanical safety, MRI and electromagnetic hazards, radiation-reduction policies, regulations and standards (TJC, CMS, OSHA, FDA, MQSA, ACR, AAMI) and CMMS documentation.
8%~132 questions →
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CRES FAQ

How many questions are on the CRES?

The CRES has 165 questions and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice; closed book, simple calculator permitted.

How long is the CRES exam?

Testing time for the CRES is 3 hours.

What is the passing score for the CRES?

CRES passing standard: Criterion-referenced (modified Angoff); not published as a fixed score.

What is on the CRES?

The CRES covers Anatomy & Physiology (about 7%), Fundamentals of Electricity & Electronics (about 10%), Healthcare Information Technology (about 25%), Healthcare Technology and Function (about 25%), Healthcare Technology Problem Solving (about 25%), Public Safety in the Healthcare Facility (about 8%).

Who administers the CRES?

The Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) Exam is administered by ACI / AAMI.

Is there a free CRES practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free CRES practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real CRES formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

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