CPRE Facility Management and Maintenance 5

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?

Accepted Answer

The facility is in poor condition and major investment or replacement should be considered

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Apply a commercial anti-slip coating or install textured flooring rated for wet use

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Isolate energy sources and apply personal lockout devices

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Answer

LEED, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the most widely used and recognized green building rating system in the United States.

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE Facility Management and Maintenance 5