CPWM Fleet Management 4

Question 1

Which federal agency administers the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program that governs operators of heavy public works vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Answer

FMCSA establishes and enforces CDL standards, hours-of-service rules, and driver qualification requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators.

Question 2

In fleet lifecycle costing, 'salvage value' represents:

Accepted Answer

The estimated proceeds from selling or auctioning the vehicle at end of life

Answer

Salvage value is the expected resale or auction revenue recovered when the vehicle is disposed of at the end of its useful life.

Question 3

A fleet manager wants to reduce parts inventory carrying costs. Which inventory strategy should be implemented?

Accepted Answer

Implement a just-in-time (JIT) or consignment inventory system for high-turn parts

Answer

JIT or consignment arrangements match parts supply to actual demand, reducing the capital tied up in excess inventory while maintaining service levels.

Question 4

What is the purpose of conducting a 'vehicle condition assessment' prior to budget development?

Accepted Answer

To identify vehicles approaching end of useful life and prioritize replacement funding requests

Answer

A condition assessment scores each vehicle's physical and mechanical state so managers can build a defensible, prioritized capital replacement budget.

Question 5

Which type of fleet contract allows the municipality to purchase additional vehicles at the original bid price during the contract term?

Accepted Answer

Fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract

Answer

An IDIQ contract establishes a price and allows the agency to order additional quantities within defined limits during the contract period without re-bidding.

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

CPWM Fleet Management 4