CPRE Facility Management and Maintenance 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A recreation manager receives a Facility Condition Index (FCI) score of 0.42 for a community center. How should this score be interpreted?
- The facility is in good condition and requires only routine maintenance
- The facility is in fair condition with moderate deferred maintenance needs
- The facility is in poor condition and major investment or replacement should be considered (Correct answer)
- The FCI score is within the acceptable range and no action is needed
Correct answer: The facility is in poor condition and major investment or replacement should be considered
An FCI above 0.30 is generally classified as poor, indicating that deferred maintenance costs exceed 30% of current replacement value, signaling a need for significant investment.
Question 2: Which chemical is used as the primary disinfectant in most public park recreation center pools to meet state health department standards?
- Bromine
- Ozone
- Chlorine (Correct answer)
- Ultraviolet light
Correct answer: Chlorine
Chlorine (as free chlorine) is the primary disinfectant required by most state health codes for public swimming pools due to its residual killing power.
Question 3: A facility manager wants to reduce slip-and-fall liability in wet locker room areas. Which flooring modification is the most effective first step?
- Install rubber-backed area rugs
- Apply a commercial anti-slip coating or install textured flooring rated for wet use (Correct answer)
- Post wet floor warning signs permanently
- Increase janitorial mopping frequency
Correct answer: Apply a commercial anti-slip coating or install textured flooring rated for wet use
Anti-slip coatings and textured flooring with appropriate wet-use ratings provide continuous protection and directly address the coefficient of friction deficiency.
Question 4: Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147), which action must occur BEFORE maintenance staff begins servicing energized equipment?
- Post a warning sign on the equipment
- Notify the building supervisor verbally
- Isolate energy sources and apply personal lockout devices (Correct answer)
- Complete a daily inspection checklist
Correct answer: Isolate energy sources and apply personal lockout devices
OSHA 1910.147 requires energy isolation and application of lockout/tagout devices before any servicing to prevent unexpected energization.
Question 5: A parks department is implementing a green building initiative for a new recreation center. Which certification system is most commonly used to benchmark sustainable building performance in the US?
- BREEAM
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) (Correct answer)
- ENERGY STAR for Buildings
- ISO 14001
Correct answer: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
LEED, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the most widely used and recognized green building rating system in the United States.
Question 6: A park district's outdoor synthetic turf field shows infill levels below 2 inches in the center playing area. What is the primary safety concern?
- Increased water runoff during rain events
- Reduced shock absorption and higher risk of player injury (Correct answer)
- Greater heat retention on hot days
- Faster turf fiber degradation
Correct answer: Reduced shock absorption and higher risk of player injury
Adequate infill depth is critical for G-max (shock absorption) performance; insufficient infill increases impact forces and player injury risk.
Question 7: Which type of maintenance strategy involves continuous real-time monitoring of equipment condition using sensors to predict and prevent failure?
- Corrective maintenance
- Predictive maintenance (Correct answer)
- Preventive maintenance
- Deferred maintenance
Correct answer: Predictive maintenance
Predictive maintenance uses sensor data and condition monitoring tools to detect early signs of equipment degradation before failure occurs.
CPRE Facility Management and Maintenance 5
A recreation manager receives a Facility Condition Index (FCI) score of 0.42 for a community center.
How should this score be interpreted?