CPWM Fleet Management 2

Question 1

Which metric best measures the overall productivity of a public works fleet?

Accepted Answer

Total miles driven per available vehicle per day

Answer

Miles driven per available vehicle per day measures how effectively each asset is utilized during its available time.

Question 2

A fleet manager notices that a vehicle's total cost of ownership is rising sharply. What is the FIRST analysis to perform?

Accepted Answer

Compare cumulative maintenance costs against vehicle book value

Answer

Comparing cumulative maintenance costs to book value determines whether the vehicle has crossed its economic replacement threshold.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a vehicle 'chargeback' system in a public works fleet?

Accepted Answer

To allocate actual fleet costs to the user departments that incurred them

Answer

A chargeback system bills each department for the vehicles and services they consume, promoting accountability and accurate budget planning.

Question 4

Which alternative fuel is MOST commonly used in US municipal refuse collection fleets due to its high energy density and infrastructure compatibility?

Accepted Answer

Compressed natural gas (CNG)

Answer

CNG is the dominant alternative fuel for heavy refuse vehicles because of its lower emissions, high energy density, and established refueling infrastructure.

Question 5

A fleet's 'uptime percentage' is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

Hours in service divided by total hours owned times 100

Answer

Uptime percentage = (hours in service ÷ total hours owned) × 100, directly reflecting asset availability for operational use.

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

CPWM Fleet Management 2