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CFM Certified Facility Manager

  • IFMA
  • 5 free sample questions

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CFM is the IFMA exam Certified Facility Manager. Paid practice material for this exam is not available yet, but you can try its free sample questions.

Exam code
CFM
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IFMA
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Question 1

What is a good reason to get the facilities engineers involved early in the planning of a new building
design or major renovation?

  1. Option A:
    To create operational and energy usage benchmarks at the beginning of the project
  2. Option B:
    To ensure that the as-built drawings are accurate 
  3. Option C:
    To ensure that the design optimizes the operations and maintenance of the proposed building systems
  4. Option D:
    To ensure that all punch list items have been adequately addressed 
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: C

Involving facilities engineers early in planning ensures that the design optimizes operations and maintenance (C). Early involvement allows engineers to recommend design choices that enhance energy efficiency, system reliability, and cost-effective maintenance. As-built drawings (B) are important but do not influence initial design decisions. Operational benchmarks (A) can be developed later once the building is in use. Punch list items (D) are addressed during final construction stages, not in the initial planning. Reference: ISO 41001:2018 – Planning and Design Considerations 

Question 2

What is considered the point in an asset’s life cycle where the total ownership costs are at the lowest?

  1. Option A:
    Ownership life
  2. Option B:
    Useful life
  3. Option C:
    End of life 
  4. Option D:
    Economic life
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Correct answer: D

The economic life of an asset is the period during which it remains cost-effective to operate and
maintain, minimizing total ownership costs.
Economic life (D) is determined by evaluating operating expenses, maintenance costs, depreciation,
and efficiency. At this stage, the asset provides maximum value before its costs exceed its benefits.
Ownership life (A) refers to the entire period of possession, which may extend beyond its optimal
cost-effective period.
Useful life (B) is the estimated time an asset can be functionally used, but this does not always align
with cost efficiency.
End of life (C) marks when an asset is no longer usable, often requiring costly disposal or
replacement.
Reference: Strategic Facilities Management – Whole Life Costing
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