CHFM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
/. 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? - 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 - 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? -
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: - 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: - Answer-20
minutes
/.Total dissolved solids in a cooling tower are regulated by: - Answer-Variable speed
drive fans
, /.What contracts requires a schedule of values when negotiating? - 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? - 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 - 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 - 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? - 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: - 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
ANSWERS
/. 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? - 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 - 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? -
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: - 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: - Answer-20
minutes
/.Total dissolved solids in a cooling tower are regulated by: - Answer-Variable speed
drive fans
, /.What contracts requires a schedule of values when negotiating? - 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? - 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 - 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 - 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? - 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: - 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
