ASHE Maintenance and Operations 2

Question 1

Which maintenance strategy involves replacing components at fixed time intervals regardless of their condition?

Accepted Answer

Preventive maintenance

Answer

Predictive maintenance

Answer

Corrective maintenance

Answer

Condition-based maintenance

Question 2

A healthcare facility's emergency generator fails to start during a utility outage. What is the maximum allowable transfer time to emergency power under NFPA 99?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

15 seconds

Answer

30 seconds

Question 3

What does the term 'Mean Time Between Failures' (MTBF) measure?

Accepted Answer

Average operational time between equipment failures

Answer

Average repair time for failed equipment

Answer

Total downtime over a calendar year

Answer

Cost per failure incident

Question 4

Which standard governs the testing frequency of fire dampers in healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 80

Answer

NFPA 90A

Answer

The Joint Commission EC standards

Answer

ASHRAE 62.1

Question 5

In a hospital, who is typically responsible for coordinating the Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSMs) during construction?

Accepted Answer

The Environment of Care committee

Answer

The general contractor

Answer

The infection control officer

Answer

The local fire marshal

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

To track and schedule maintenance work orders and equipment history

Answer

To automate purchasing of spare parts

Answer

To monitor real-time energy consumption

Answer

To manage contractor compliance documentation

Question 7

A hospital boiler operating at high pressure requires a pressure relief valve. According to ASME standards, how often must this valve be tested?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Quarterly

Answer

Every 5 years