CPRE Facility Management and Maintenance 2

Question 1

Playground safety inspections conducted by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) are governed primarily by standards from:

Accepted Answer

ASTM International and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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OSHA workplace safety regulations

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Question 2

A parks department wants to reduce energy costs across its recreation centers. Which approach provides the most comprehensive long-term savings?

Accepted Answer

Conducting energy audits and implementing an integrated energy management plan covering HVAC, lighting, and building envelope

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Replacing incandescent bulbs with LEDs in common areas only

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Reducing facility operating hours during peak demand periods

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Installing programmable thermostats without further upgrades

Question 3

What is the key advantage of preventive maintenance over reactive maintenance for park facilities?

Accepted Answer

Preventive maintenance reduces unplanned downtime and extends asset lifespan by addressing issues before failure occurs

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Preventive maintenance eliminates all equipment failures

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Reactive maintenance always costs less in the short term

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Preventive maintenance requires no specialist training

Question 4

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, existing park facilities undergoing alterations must:

Accepted Answer

Ensure that altered elements and, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to those elements comply with ADA Standards

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Only comply with ADA requirements if the alteration cost exceeds $500,000

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Be completely rebuilt to full ADA compliance regardless of alteration scope

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Only comply if the facility was built after 1990

Question 5

A recreation center's HVAC system has exceeded its 20-year expected service life. The facility manager's first step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Commission a mechanical systems assessment and include the replacement in the capital improvement plan with cost projections

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Immediately issue an emergency replacement contract

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Continue running the system until it fails completely

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Outsource building operations to a private company

Question 6

Which chemical is the primary sanitizing agent regulated for use in public swimming pool water treatment?

Accepted Answer

Free chlorine, typically maintained between 1 and 3 ppm per CDC and MAHC guidelines

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Hydrogen peroxide

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Saltwater only

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Ozone at concentrations above 0.1 ppm