CFM CFM - Certified Facility Manager Facility Technology Management 2

Question 1

What is the primary function of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in facility operations?

Accepted Answer

To plan, track, and document maintenance work orders, asset history, and preventive maintenance schedules

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To manage employee payroll and benefits

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To control building access and security systems

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To generate energy utility bills for tenants

Question 2

What does IoT stand for, and how is it applied in smart facilities?

Accepted Answer

Internet of Things; sensors and connected devices that monitor and control building systems in real time

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Integrated Operations Technology; used for centralized financial reporting

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Intelligent Occupancy Tracking; used for headcount monitoring only

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Internal Operations Tool; a proprietary CMMS platform

Question 3

A facility manager wants to use predictive maintenance instead of scheduled preventive maintenance. What technology is most essential?

Accepted Answer

Condition monitoring sensors and data analytics platforms that detect equipment degradation before failure

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A manual inspection checklist

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A traditional time-based PM calendar

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A building information model (BIM)

Question 4

What is cyber-physical security as it relates to building systems?

Accepted Answer

The protection of connected building systems (BAS, HVAC, access control) from cybersecurity threats that could cause physical harm or disruption

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Physical security measures like key cards and cameras

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Policies governing employee use of personal devices at work

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IT network security protocols for office computers

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a Building Automation System (BAS)?

Accepted Answer

To centrally monitor and control HVAC, lighting, and other building systems to optimize comfort and energy efficiency

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To automate tenant lease renewals

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To manage the CMMS preventive maintenance calendar

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To process contractor invoices automatically

Question 6

What is digital twin technology and its benefit for facility management?

Accepted Answer

A virtual replica of a physical facility that is continuously updated with real-time data for simulation, analysis, and decision support

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Creating two identical physical copies of a building for redundancy

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A backup data center that mirrors the primary facility IT systems

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Duplicate documentation of all building systems for compliance