CFM Space Planning and Workplace Design

Question 1

Which metric expresses how efficiently a building's gross area is converted to usable tenant space?

Accepted Answer

Net-to-gross ratio

Answer

The net-to-gross ratio compares net usable area to total gross building area, indicating how much of the building is available for occupant use versus structural and common areas.

Question 2

In BOMA office measurement standards, what does the 'load factor' represent?

Accepted Answer

The percentage added to usable area to derive rentable area

Answer

The BOMA load factor (also called add-on or loss factor) accounts for shared common areas and is multiplied by usable area to calculate the rentable area tenants are billed for.

Question 3

Activity-Based Working (ABW) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Providing a variety of unassigned work settings matched to different task types

Answer

ABW removes assigned seating and instead provides diverse settings—focus rooms, collaboration zones, lounges—so employees choose the space that best supports each task.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a post-occupancy evaluation (POE) in workplace planning?

Accepted Answer

To assess how well a completed space meets occupant needs and design intent

Answer

A POE gathers occupant feedback and performance data after move-in to evaluate whether the design goals were achieved and inform future projects.

Question 5

Which ADA-mandated minimum clear floor width is required for accessible corridors in US commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

The ADA Standards for Accessible Design require a minimum 36-inch clear width for accessible routes and corridors in commercial facilities.

CFM - Certified Facility Manager Practice Test

CFM - Certified Facility Manager Practice Test

CFM Space Planning and Workplace Design