CMCA Property Maintenance and Operations 2

Question 1

A community manager notices that the common area pool pump is making unusual noises. What is the BEST first step?

Accepted Answer

Shut down the pump immediately and notify the board

Answer

Unusual mechanical noises can indicate imminent failure; shutting down and notifying the board prevents further damage and liability.

Question 2

Which document should a community manager consult first when determining who is responsible for repairing a water leak between a unit and a common area pipe?

Accepted Answer

The declaration or CC&Rs

Answer

The declaration or CC&Rs defines the boundary between unit owner and association maintenance responsibilities.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a reserve study in property maintenance planning?

Accepted Answer

To estimate future repair and replacement costs of major components

Answer

A reserve study forecasts the useful life and replacement costs of major common components to ensure adequate reserve funding.

Question 4

A community's HVAC system in the clubhouse is nearing end of life. The board wants to delay replacement. What risk does this pose?

Accepted Answer

Higher likelihood of emergency replacement at greater cost

Answer

Deferring replacement of aging systems increases the risk of emergency failure, which typically costs more than planned replacement.

Question 5

When soliciting bids for a major roof replacement, a manager should ensure that all bids are based on:

Accepted Answer

The same detailed scope of work and specifications

Answer

Comparable bids require an identical scope of work so the board can make a fair apples-to-apples evaluation.

CMCA - Certified Manager of Community Associations Practice Test

CMCA - Certified Manager of Community Associations Practice Test

CMCA Property Maintenance and Operations 2