CAFM Fleet Maintenance & Repair 5

Question 1

A fleet manager wants to extend vehicle lifecycles to reduce capital costs. Which maintenance practice MOST directly supports this goal?

Accepted Answer

Strict adherence to manufacturer-recommended fluid change intervals and thorough inspections

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Maintenance scheduled beyond its due date to manage short-term budget constraints

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Leaks in the cooling system including the head gasket, hoses, and radiator

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Hard braking event frequency

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The MIL (malfunction indicator light) will illuminate again once the fault conditions recur

Answer

Clearing a code without fixing the problem only resets the ECM temporarily; the code returns when the fault conditions are detected again.

CAFM - Certified Automotive Fleet Manager Practice Test