CPWM Fleet Management 5

Question 1

Which greenhouse gas emission is the PRIMARY target of fleet sustainability programs involving diesel-powered public works vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide (CO2) and particulate matter (PM)

Answer

Diesel vehicles are primary sources of CO2 and particulate matter; fleet sustainability programs focus on reducing these through cleaner fuels, newer engines, and reduced idling.

Question 2

What is a 'pool vehicle' in a public works fleet context?

Accepted Answer

A shared vehicle available for checkout by multiple departments rather than assigned to one user

Answer

Pool vehicles are shared assets checked out on demand, improving utilization rates compared to dedicated assignments for infrequent users.

Question 3

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public transit fleets must ensure that:

Accepted Answer

All fixed-route vehicles are accessible to individuals with disabilities

Answer

The ADA requires that all vehicles in fixed-route transit service be fully accessible, not merely one per route.

Question 4

A fleet manager wants to benchmark their fleet's cost-per-mile against peer agencies. Which organization publishes standardized public fleet benchmarking data?

Accepted Answer

American Public Works Association (APWA)

Answer

APWA and affiliated organizations such as NAFA Fleet Management Association publish benchmarking surveys that allow public fleet managers to compare their metrics to peers.

Question 5

Which maintenance strategy uses real-time sensor data to trigger service only when performance indicators reach defined thresholds?

Accepted Answer

Condition-based or predictive maintenance

Answer

Condition-based maintenance monitors actual vehicle parameters (oil quality, vibration, temperature) and initiates service when data indicates a threshold is approaching.

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

CPWM Fleet Management 5