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Questions # 51:

In an indoor office environment, what is the MOST common complaint received by the facilities department?

Options:

A.

Indoor air quality


B.

Heating and cooling


C.

Janitorial issues


D.

Ergonomics issues


Questions # 52:

During contractor evaluation, you discover their incident rate is below the industry average. What does this indicate?

Options:

A.

The contractor has a better reputation and focuses on customer satisfaction.


B.

The contractor has a robust financial balance sheet and is in good financial standing.


C.

The contractor has a safety program that focuses on reducing injuries and is followed in practice.


Questions # 53:

An organization has accumulated a wealth of service delivery data from its monitoring and measurement processes. How can the organization BEST use the data to ensure continuous improvement?

Options:

A.

Use the data to attract new clients.


B.

Use the data in the creation of its future service level agreements.


C.

Use the data for salary increases.


D.

Use the data for bonus payments from its clients.


Questions # 54:

After a disaster, the facility manager must strive for effective and efficient use of response resources. What item should be included in the emergency response plan to simplify this effort?

Options:

A.

Contact information for police, fire, and hospital personnel


B.

A prioritized list of critical facilities and systems


C.

A personnel recall list


Questions # 55:

What action should be completed first when developing a real estate master plan?

Options:

A.

Perform an environmental review


B.

Review the strategic plan


C.

Meet with key stakeholders


D.

Perform highest and best use studies


Questions # 56:

A facility manager is investigating the feasibility of purchasing a new gas-fired turbine. The turbine is expected to be in service for 12 years. The vice president of operations asked the facility manager to calculate how much the turbine will diminish in value each year over its service life. What is being calculated?

Options:

A.

Payback period


B.

Depreciation


C.

Diminishing return


D.

Life cycle cost


Questions # 57:

You manage a design-build project to renovate a new office space, including infrastructure upgrades. At the 60% design phase, the design-build contractor’s project estimate is over budget and contingency. What should be done first to address the issue?

Options:

A.

Investigate delaying a portion of the project until additional funding is available.


B.

Pursue a change order from the project sponsor for the difference.


C.

Remove the infrastructure upgrade items from the project scope.


D.

Investigate the reasons for being over budget.


Questions # 58:

A current tenant is questioning the charges from an annual reconciliation of common area and operating expenses, as allowed by their lease. What is the strongest business practice for making sure your accounting practices are sound?

Options:

A.

Double-check all coding and charges and confirm that generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have been followed.


B.

Perform periodic audits by an internal or external auditing group that is not part of the accounting department.


C.

Suggest the tenant’s chief accountant review your books and the lease.


Questions # 59:

What should be considered when developing a strategic facility management plan?

Options:

A.

The demand organization’s business plan.


B.

Reducing facility management cost.


C.

Obtaining a larger facility management budget.


Questions # 60:

What level of damage and risk is anticipated with the current building code requirements for most buildings?

Options:

A.

Buildings will have minor damage and occupants can continue to occupy the building after an event.


B.

Buildings will have very little or no damage with no impact on the occupancy and operations.


C.

Buildings will have damage but will not collapse and allow time for occupants to leave the building.


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