CAFM Vehicle Fuel Management 2

Question 1

Which metric best measures the cost-effectiveness of a fleet's fuel consumption across mixed vehicle types?

Accepted Answer

Cost per mile

Answer

Cost per mile normalizes fuel costs across vehicles with different fuel types, tank sizes, and MPG ratings, enabling fair comparison.

Question 2

A fleet manager notices fuel purchases significantly exceed mileage records. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Fuel card misuse or theft

Answer

When fuel purchases consistently outpace recorded mileage, fuel card fraud or theft is the primary suspect and should trigger an audit.

Question 3

What is the purpose of establishing fuel spend benchmarks by vehicle class in a fleet?

Accepted Answer

To identify outliers and investigate anomalies

Answer

Class-level benchmarks allow fleet managers to flag vehicles or drivers whose fuel spend deviates significantly from the norm for investigation.

Question 4

Which fueling method provides the greatest control over fuel quality and prevents unauthorized purchases?

Accepted Answer

On-site bulk fuel storage

Answer

On-site bulk fuel storage lets fleet managers control fuel quality through testing, restrict access, and eliminate off-site unauthorized purchases.

Question 5

Under EPA regulations, which of the following is required when an underground fuel storage tank (UST) is taken out of service temporarily?

Accepted Answer

The tank must be properly closed with empty and cap procedures

Answer

EPA UST regulations require temporary closure procedures including emptying the tank and capping all lines to prevent contamination.

CAFM - Certified Automotive Fleet Manager Practice Test