CRA Facility Operations & Maintenance 3

Question 1

Which standard governs the design and construction of laboratory ventilation systems to protect researcher health and safety?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/AIHA Z9.5

Answer

ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 is the Laboratory Ventilation standard that establishes minimum requirements for lab exhaust and supply air systems.

Question 2

A deferred maintenance backlog refers to:

Accepted Answer

Maintenance work postponed due to budget or resource constraints

Answer

Deferred maintenance is work that was not performed when due or planned and has been postponed, often creating increasing repair costs over time.

Question 3

In the context of research facility planning, a 'swing space' strategy is used to:

Accepted Answer

Temporarily relocate research operations during renovation

Answer

Swing space provides temporary laboratory or office space for researchers displaced during building renovation or construction.

Question 4

Under 2 CFR 200, the use rate for institution-owned equipment charged to federal awards must be based on:

Accepted Answer

Historical cost and the useful life of the equipment

Answer

2 CFR 200.436 requires depreciation charges to be based on the acquisition cost and the useful life of the asset.

Question 5

Which type of maintenance strategy uses sensor data and predictive analytics to schedule repairs before equipment failure occurs?

Accepted Answer

Predictive maintenance

Answer

Predictive maintenance leverages real-time monitoring and data analysis to anticipate failures and schedule maintenance proactively.

(CRA) Certified Research Administrator Practice Test