Question 1

What system would best assist the facility manager to compare space temperatures, outside air conditions, and equipment capabilities?

Options :

A : Building Automation System (BAS)

B : Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS)

C : Building Information Modeling (BIM)

D : Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM)

Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following can be used to rank competing strategic options because each can be rated on how well it reduces the variance between the actual situation and the desired situation?

Options :

A : Macro or strategic statement of requirements

B : Balanced scorecard

C : Gap analysis

D : SCAN (strategic creative analysis)

Answer: C

Question 3

Major or long-term purchases are typically funded by which of the following budget types?

Options :

A : capital

B : operating

C : administrative

D : chargeback

Answer: A

Question 4

Facility management food service does not have a formally-approved internal billing rate. The markup percentages for catered events vary depending upon what type of function is being catered. Which chargeback system is a logical choice for this scenario?

Options :

A : None of the above

B : Flat fee negotiated rates at the time of request

C : Tiered rates

D : Rates based upon actual costs and market price

Answer: D

Question 5

Which of the following data resources offer the BEST opportunity for a facility manager to develop performance metrics that support the organization's overall financial strategy?

Options :

A : Internal Life-Cycle Cost (LCC) Report

B : Operating Budget Balance Sheet

C : IFMA Benchmark Study Reports

D : Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS)

Answer: C