CAFM Maintenance Management 2

Question 1

Which maintenance metric measures the average time between vehicle failures or breakdowns?

Accepted Answer

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

Answer

MTBF measures the average operating time between failures, indicating vehicle reliability.

Question 2

A fleet manager notices that brake pads are being replaced more frequently on vehicles driven by certain drivers. What is the BEST corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Implement driver behavior training and telematics monitoring

Answer

Driver behavior such as aggressive braking is a leading cause of premature brake wear, so training and monitoring addresses the root cause.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a fleet maintenance information system (FMIS)?

Accepted Answer

To track vehicle maintenance history, costs, and work orders

Answer

An FMIS centralizes maintenance records, work orders, and costs to support data-driven fleet management decisions.

Question 4

When evaluating an outsourced maintenance contract, which factor is MOST critical to include in the service level agreement (SLA)?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle downtime guarantees and turnaround times

Answer

Downtime guarantees and turnaround time commitments directly protect fleet operational availability.

Question 5

Which oil analysis parameter is MOST useful for detecting early signs of engine coolant contamination?

Accepted Answer

Sodium and potassium levels

Answer

Elevated sodium and potassium in oil analysis are telltale indicators of coolant ingestion into the engine oil.

CAFM - Certified Automotive Fleet Manager Practice Test