CHFM STUDY GUIDE WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
A project estimator is developing a cost estimate for construction of a new diagnostic imaging wing.
The projected costs are:
Fixed equipment installation charges $700,000
Site isolation $50,000
Annual utilities $425,000
Construction materials $1,200,000
Portable equipment $900,000
Annual depreciation $275,000
What are the expected contractor expenses? Correct answer-1,600,000
Which of the following contribute to typical general contractor fees:
1. Permit and inspection fees
2. General conditions
3. Overhead and profit
4. Site condition assessment fees Correct answer-2, 3, and 4
Demand side management (DSM) programs are developed and offered to organizations by energy
providers to do which of the following during peak service? Correct answer-Provide emergency
energy demand sources
When developing a preventive maintenance program, a facility manager should ensure that an
annual test is conducted on every required battery-powered lighting system. This test should be run
for NOT less than: Correct answer-30 seconds
In existing facilities, doors that open onto exit corridors should have 1-3/4 inch solid bonded wood
core or be of construction that resists fire for NOT less than: Correct answer-20 minutes
Total dissolved solids in a cooling tower are regulated by: Correct answer-Variable speed drive fans
What contracts requires a schedule of values when negotiating? Correct answer-Guaranteed
maximum price
A project has a budget of $6,600,000. Planning and design fees are estimated at $700,000 and
construction expenses are estimated at $5,100,000. What is the amount of a 10% construction
contingency? Correct answer-580,000
, The Joint Commission standards require that an organization develop and implement a policy to
prohibit smoking except in specified circumstances. The standard is intended to reduce risks of:
1. Possible adverse effects on care, treatment, and services to people who smoke
2. Passive smoke to others
3. Fire
4. False alarms Correct answer-2, 3, and 4
When planning demolition, construction, or renovation, an organization selects and implements
proper controls to reduce risk and minimize the impact of these activities on infection control. Which
of the following are proper controls within the construction area:
1. Providing negative air machines
2. Installing dust barriers
3. Wet-mopping the floors
4. Ensuring debris-free job site Correct answer-2, 3, and 4
A facility is installing an air intake for a medical air compressor. What is the minimum heights, in ft.,
at which this should be located above the ground? Correct answer-5
When using a load bank to perform a load test on an Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS)
because the monthly test could not achieve 30% of the name plate load rating, the test is run for a
minimum of: Correct answer-30 minutes
The process of a hospital construction project close-out by the contractor includes:
1. A punch list
2. Operations and maintenance manuals
3. As-built construction drawings
4. Final cleaning to be readied for patient use Correct answer-1, 2, and 3
Occupancy separations, such as business occupancy from a healthcare occupancy, are permitted
provided the services are separated by partitions that are minimally rated: Correct answer-2 hours
Which of the following Joint Commission standards requires a facility manager to provide for ongoing
education and training to improve and maintain staff competence? Correct answer-Leadership
In a non-sprinklered building, a person is standing in a corner of a room that is the farthest point in
the room from the corridor door. It is 40 ft. to the door. What is the maximum allowable distance
from that door to the nearest exit? Correct answer-60 feet
ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
A project estimator is developing a cost estimate for construction of a new diagnostic imaging wing.
The projected costs are:
Fixed equipment installation charges $700,000
Site isolation $50,000
Annual utilities $425,000
Construction materials $1,200,000
Portable equipment $900,000
Annual depreciation $275,000
What are the expected contractor expenses? Correct answer-1,600,000
Which of the following contribute to typical general contractor fees:
1. Permit and inspection fees
2. General conditions
3. Overhead and profit
4. Site condition assessment fees Correct answer-2, 3, and 4
Demand side management (DSM) programs are developed and offered to organizations by energy
providers to do which of the following during peak service? Correct answer-Provide emergency
energy demand sources
When developing a preventive maintenance program, a facility manager should ensure that an
annual test is conducted on every required battery-powered lighting system. This test should be run
for NOT less than: Correct answer-30 seconds
In existing facilities, doors that open onto exit corridors should have 1-3/4 inch solid bonded wood
core or be of construction that resists fire for NOT less than: Correct answer-20 minutes
Total dissolved solids in a cooling tower are regulated by: Correct answer-Variable speed drive fans
What contracts requires a schedule of values when negotiating? Correct answer-Guaranteed
maximum price
A project has a budget of $6,600,000. Planning and design fees are estimated at $700,000 and
construction expenses are estimated at $5,100,000. What is the amount of a 10% construction
contingency? Correct answer-580,000
, The Joint Commission standards require that an organization develop and implement a policy to
prohibit smoking except in specified circumstances. The standard is intended to reduce risks of:
1. Possible adverse effects on care, treatment, and services to people who smoke
2. Passive smoke to others
3. Fire
4. False alarms Correct answer-2, 3, and 4
When planning demolition, construction, or renovation, an organization selects and implements
proper controls to reduce risk and minimize the impact of these activities on infection control. Which
of the following are proper controls within the construction area:
1. Providing negative air machines
2. Installing dust barriers
3. Wet-mopping the floors
4. Ensuring debris-free job site Correct answer-2, 3, and 4
A facility is installing an air intake for a medical air compressor. What is the minimum heights, in ft.,
at which this should be located above the ground? Correct answer-5
When using a load bank to perform a load test on an Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS)
because the monthly test could not achieve 30% of the name plate load rating, the test is run for a
minimum of: Correct answer-30 minutes
The process of a hospital construction project close-out by the contractor includes:
1. A punch list
2. Operations and maintenance manuals
3. As-built construction drawings
4. Final cleaning to be readied for patient use Correct answer-1, 2, and 3
Occupancy separations, such as business occupancy from a healthcare occupancy, are permitted
provided the services are separated by partitions that are minimally rated: Correct answer-2 hours
Which of the following Joint Commission standards requires a facility manager to provide for ongoing
education and training to improve and maintain staff competence? Correct answer-Leadership
In a non-sprinklered building, a person is standing in a corner of a room that is the farthest point in
the room from the corridor door. It is 40 ft. to the door. What is the maximum allowable distance
from that door to the nearest exit? Correct answer-60 feet
