CAFM Information Management 3

Question 1

Under US federal regulations, how long must fleet operators generally retain driver qualification files for commercial vehicle drivers?

Accepted Answer

3 years after termination

Answer

FMCSA regulations require driver qualification files to be retained for 3 years after a driver's employment ends.

Question 2

Which data integration method allows a fleet management system to automatically receive real-time GPS location data from telematics devices?

Accepted Answer

API integration

Answer

API (Application Programming Interface) integration enables real-time, automated data exchange between telematics devices and fleet management software.

Question 3

A fleet manager is preparing a total cost of ownership (TCO) report. Which information source is least relevant?

Accepted Answer

Driver personal credit scores

Answer

Driver personal credit scores are personal financial data unrelated to vehicle costs and have no place in a TCO calculation.

Question 4

What is 'exception reporting' in fleet information management?

Accepted Answer

Automatically flagging records that fall outside defined parameters

Answer

Exception reporting automatically identifies and highlights records or events that deviate from established thresholds, enabling proactive management.

Question 5

Which fleet data element is most important for calculating accurate depreciation?

Accepted Answer

Original acquisition cost and in-service date

Answer

Depreciation calculations require knowing the original cost and when the vehicle entered service to determine value loss over time.

CAFM - Certified Automotive Fleet Manager Practice Test

CAFM - Certified Automotive Fleet Manager Practice Test

CAFM Information Management 3