Question 1

A public transportation company has a fleet of 150 trams. Type A (25 years old), Type B (19 years), Type C

(2 years). Expected lifetime is 30 years. Type A and B perform sufficiently but suffer obsolescence and spare

parts issues.

What would be a feasible action now?

Options :

A : Prepare to phase out type A as they are near the end of life

B : Start an asset rationalisation study on type A (and maybe B) to determine the possible end-of-life options

C : Replace type A and B with 80 new type C trams to standardize fleet

D : Prepare an overhaul for type A and B

E : Modify type A and B to maintain service and solve obsolescence

Answer: B

Question 2

A vital element underpinning successful asset management, are .....

Options :

A : Competent

B : Consistent

C : Optimal decision-making

D : A-B-C True

Answer: D

Question 3

What is the most effective measure when determining the current health of your assets?

Options :

A : Condition assessment

B : Demand forecast

C : Maintenance reports

D : Asset age

E : Historical maintenance cost

Answer: A

Question 4

Assurance is the combination of monitoring and control (of processes and outcomes) to confirm the assets,

systems and processes are operating as intended.

Options :

A : False

B : True

Answer: A

Question 5

What is one of the most important elements of asset management?

Options :

A : Company profile

B : The control of management risk

C : The role of organisational culture

D : None of above

Answer: C