the test was based on doing 40 pushups at a pace set to a metronome that was set at 80 BPM. It was also conducted among firefighters. That means 40 pushups in a min at a constant pace.

So, not sure someone who sits a desk all day and can do 40 pushups at a nice leisurely pace is covered.

As a comparison, the Army considered a 17-21 year old male that could do 42 pushups in 2 mins to be fit for duty. In that 2 mins you could take breaks, stretch, etc as long as you hands and feet stayed in their positions and no other part of your body touched the ground.