CPFM CPFM Technology & Telematics 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the key difference between passive and active GPS tracking systems in fleet management?
- Active systems transmit real-time location data; passive systems store data for later download (Correct answer)
- Active systems are less accurate than passive systems
- Passive systems are more expensive to operate
- Active systems do not require cellular connectivity
Correct answer: Active systems transmit real-time location data; passive systems store data for later download
Active GPS provides live location updates over cellular networks, while passive GPS records location data internally for post-trip review.
Question 2: Which type of fleet technology is used to automatically record driver hours of service (HOS) electronically?
- Electronic Logging Device (ELD) (Correct answer)
- Dash camera system
- Fuel card reader
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Correct answer: Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
ELDs are FMCSA-mandated devices that automatically record driving time and HOS data, replacing paper logs for commercial drivers.
Question 3: A fleet manager is evaluating a new fleet management software platform. Which integration capability is most critical?
- Ability to integrate with maintenance management, fuel cards, and telematics data sources (Correct answer)
- Integration with social media platforms
- Compatibility with consumer navigation apps only
- Integration with corporate cafeteria management systems
Correct answer: Ability to integrate with maintenance management, fuel cards, and telematics data sources
Integrating maintenance, fuel, and telematics data in one platform enables holistic fleet analysis and eliminates data silos.
Question 4: What fleet technology helps reduce tire blowouts and improve fuel economy through real-time monitoring?
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Correct answer)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Correct answer: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
TPMS alerts drivers and managers to underinflated tires before they cause blowouts and increase rolling resistance.
Question 5: What is the primary benefit of dashcam video integration with a fleet telematics platform?
- Provides video evidence to support accident investigations and defend against false claims (Correct answer)
- Streams live entertainment for drivers during long routes
- Replaces the need for driver license verification
- Automatically schedules vehicle maintenance
Correct answer: Provides video evidence to support accident investigations and defend against false claims
Dashcam footage provides objective video evidence that can exonerate drivers in false claims and clarify accident causation.
Question 6: When implementing a new telematics system, what is the most important step to ensure driver acceptance?
- Communicate the purpose, benefits, and privacy policy of the system to all drivers before deployment (Correct answer)
- Install devices secretly to prevent driver behavior changes
- Mandate immediate use without any training
- Limit access to telematics data to senior management only
Correct answer: Communicate the purpose, benefits, and privacy policy of the system to all drivers before deployment
Transparent communication about the system's purpose and privacy policies builds trust and reduces resistance to adoption.
CPFM CPFM Technology & Telematics 2
What is the key difference between passive and active GPS tracking systems in fleet management?