CAFM Fleet Maintenance & Repair 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A fleet manager wants to extend vehicle lifecycles to reduce capital costs. Which maintenance practice MOST directly supports this goal?
- Increasing driver-reported defect thresholds
- Strict adherence to manufacturer-recommended fluid change intervals and thorough inspections (Correct answer)
- Deferring non-safety repairs until resale
- Switching entirely to aftermarket parts to reduce costs
Correct answer: Strict adherence to manufacturer-recommended fluid change intervals and thorough inspections
Consistent, timely maintenance prevents cumulative wear damage that accelerates component failure and shortens useful vehicle life.
Question 2: In a fleet maintenance context, 'deferred maintenance' refers to:
- Maintenance scheduled beyond its due date to manage short-term budget constraints (Correct answer)
- Maintenance outsourced to a third-party vendor
- PM services performed in advance before a scheduled interval
- Recall repairs completed under manufacturer warranty
Correct answer: Maintenance scheduled beyond its due date to manage short-term budget constraints
Deferred maintenance is the intentional postponement of needed repairs or services, which accumulates risk and typically increases long-term costs.
Question 3: A coolant system pressure test on a fleet vehicle is used to identify:
- Coolant pH and freeze point
- Leaks in the cooling system including the head gasket, hoses, and radiator (Correct answer)
- Thermostat opening temperature
- Water pump flow rate
Correct answer: Leaks in the cooling system including the head gasket, hoses, and radiator
A pressure test pressurizes the cooling system to reveal leaks that may not be visible during a visual inspection.
Question 4: Which telematics data point is MOST useful for identifying vehicles that need unscheduled brake inspections?
- Average trip distance
- Hard braking event frequency (Correct answer)
- Engine idle time percentage
- Fuel fill volume per transaction
Correct answer: Hard braking event frequency
High hard-braking frequency accelerates brake wear and indicates vehicles that should be inspected ahead of their scheduled PM interval.
Question 5: When a fleet vehicle's DTC (diagnostic trouble code) is cleared without repairing the underlying fault, what typically happens?
- The vehicle passes its next emissions inspection
- The MIL (malfunction indicator light) will illuminate again once the fault conditions recur (Correct answer)
- The code is permanently removed from the ECM memory
- The vehicle's warranty is automatically voided
Correct answer: The MIL (malfunction indicator light) will illuminate again once the fault conditions recur
Clearing a code without fixing the problem only resets the ECM temporarily; the code returns when the fault conditions are detected again.
Question 6: A fleet manager is evaluating tire vendors and receives a quote offering a lower per-tire price but a shorter treadwear warranty. The BEST analytical approach is to calculate:
- Total acquisition cost of the tires
- Cost per mile or cost per tread depth unit over the expected life (Correct answer)
- The number of tires needed per vehicle per year
- Vendor lead time for emergency orders
Correct answer: Cost per mile or cost per tread depth unit over the expected life
Cost per mile (or per 32nd of tread) normalizes tire costs across different life expectancies, revealing true value regardless of purchase price.
Question 7: Which practice BEST supports accurate vehicle maintenance history records in a fleet management information system (FMIS)?
- Allowing drivers to self-report completed services
- Requiring technicians to close work orders with parts used, labor time, and defect codes at point of repair (Correct answer)
- Archiving paper repair orders annually in storage
- Using a single shared login for all shop staff to streamline data entry
Correct answer: Requiring technicians to close work orders with parts used, labor time, and defect codes at point of repair
Real-time work order closure with complete data entry by technicians ensures accurate, complete maintenance histories essential for lifecycle analysis.
CAFM Fleet Maintenance & Repair 5
A fleet manager wants to extend vehicle lifecycles to reduce capital costs.
Which maintenance practice MOST directly supports this goal?