CAFM Fleet Maintenance & Repair 2

Question 1

Which maintenance strategy involves replacing components based on condition monitoring data rather than fixed intervals?

Accepted Answer

Predictive maintenance

Answer

Predictive maintenance uses real-time condition data (vibration, oil analysis, telematics) to schedule repairs only when needed.

Question 2

A fleet manager notices that a specific vehicle model consistently requires brake pad replacement at 25,000 miles. This information is best used to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a model-specific PM interval for brakes

Answer

Historical repair data by make/model should be used to set tailored preventive maintenance intervals.

Question 3

What does OBD-II stand for in fleet vehicle diagnostics?

Accepted Answer

On-Board Diagnostics, second generation

Answer

OBD-II is the standardized on-board diagnostics system required on all US vehicles since 1996 that provides fault codes and sensor data.

Question 4

When evaluating a third-party repair vendor for fleet use, which criterion is MOST critical for cost control?

Accepted Answer

Labor rate and parts markup transparency

Answer

Transparent labor rates and parts markup policies directly determine repair costs and enable accurate vendor benchmarking.

Question 5

A 'first-time fix rate' KPI in fleet maintenance measures:

Accepted Answer

How often a repair resolves the issue without a repeat visit for the same problem

Answer

First-time fix rate tracks whether repairs are done correctly the first time, reflecting technician skill and diagnostic accuracy.

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