CMM Marina Technology & Systems Management

Question 1

Which type of marina management software feature is most important for optimizing slip revenue?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic pricing and real-time slip availability management

Answer

Dynamic pricing and real-time availability management maximize revenue by adjusting slip rates based on demand, season, and occupancy levels.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Point-of-Sale (POS) system at a marina fuel dock?

Accepted Answer

To accurately record fuel sales transactions, calculate totals, and process payments

Answer

A POS system at the fuel dock records each transaction, calculates totals, processes multiple payment types, and integrates with accounting systems.

Question 3

Which communication technology is most commonly used for marina-to-vessel communication in U.S. waters?

Accepted Answer

VHF marine radio

Answer

VHF marine radio is the standard communication technology between marinas and vessels in U.S. waters, with Channel 16 as the international distress and calling channel.

Question 4

What does 'shore power metering' allow a marina to do?

Accepted Answer

Measure and bill tenants for the electrical power consumed at their slips

Answer

Shore power metering measures electricity consumption at each slip and enables marinas to accurately bill tenants for actual power usage.

Question 5

A marina uses a fuel management system with automated inventory tracking. What is the primary operational benefit?

Accepted Answer

It provides real-time fuel level data, alerts for reordering, and reconciles sales against inventory to detect losses

Answer

Automated fuel inventory tracking provides real-time levels, triggers reorder alerts, and reconciles dispensed fuel against sales to detect theft or leaks.

CMM - Certified Marina Manager Practice Test

CMM - Certified Marina Manager Practice Test

CMM Marina Technology & Systems Management