FMP Facility Operations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is preventive maintenance in facility management?
- Scheduled maintenance performed to prevent equipment failure before it occurs (Correct answer)
- Fixing equipment after it breaks
- Emergency repairs only
- Replacing all equipment annually
Correct answer: Scheduled maintenance performed to prevent equipment failure before it occurs
Preventive maintenance uses scheduled inspections and servicing to prevent breakdowns.
Question 2: What is a Building Management System (BMS)?
- Computer-based system that monitors and controls building mechanical and electrical equipment (Correct answer)
- A manual maintenance log
- An architectural design tool
- A security camera system only
Correct answer: Computer-based system that monitors and controls building mechanical and electrical equipment
A BMS integrates monitoring and control of HVAC, lighting, fire systems, and other building systems.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a facility condition assessment?
- To evaluate the physical condition of building systems and identify maintenance needs (Correct answer)
- To count building occupants
- To measure square footage only
- To assess property taxes
Correct answer: To evaluate the physical condition of building systems and identify maintenance needs
Facility condition assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of all building systems and their remaining useful life.
Question 4: What is space utilization in facility management?
- Measuring how effectively available space is being used for its intended purpose (Correct answer)
- Total square footage of a building
- The cost per square foot
- The number of rooms
Correct answer: Measuring how effectively available space is being used for its intended purpose
Space utilization analysis helps optimize the use of available space to meet organizational needs efficiently.
Question 5: What is an energy audit?
- Systematic analysis of energy flows to identify opportunities for reducing consumption (Correct answer)
- Checking electricity bills
- Reading utility meters
- Turning off lights
Correct answer: Systematic analysis of energy flows to identify opportunities for reducing consumption
An energy audit examines all aspects of energy use in a facility to find efficiency improvements.
Question 6: What is lifecycle cost analysis in facility management?
- Evaluating total cost of ownership including acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal (Correct answer)
- Only the purchase price
- Annual operating costs only
- Monthly utility costs
Correct answer: Evaluating total cost of ownership including acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal
Lifecycle cost analysis considers all costs from purchase through disposal to make better investment decisions.
FMP Facility Operations 1
What is preventive maintenance in facility management?