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)

Answer

ASTM standards and CPSC guidelines define acceptable equipment design, fall zones, and surfacing requirements that CPSI inspections verify and enforce.

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

Answer

A comprehensive energy management plan addresses the highest-impact systems holistically, yielding greater and more sustained cost reductions than isolated improvements.

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

Answer

By addressing wear and potential failure points on schedule, preventive maintenance avoids costly emergency repairs and extends the productive life of assets.

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

Answer

ADA's path of travel requirement mandates that alterations trigger accessibility improvements in the affected area and its accessible routes, subject to a disproportionate cost threshold.

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

Answer

Planned replacement through the capital improvement process avoids emergency costs, allows competitive bidding, and aligns spending with budget cycles.

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE Facility Management and Maintenance 2