CEFP TEST PREP QUESTIONS Professional Study
Guide Featuring Correct Answers, Topic
Insights, and Easy-to-Follow Explanations
1. The most common problem regarding paved surfaces is what? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lack
of drainage
2. The fixture method of custodial staffing is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER -Counting all
items (chairs, toilets, sinks, wastebaskets) that have established cleaning times.
3. The building exterior wall insulation material that provides the best insulation qualities
possible has what characteristic? - CORRECT ANSWER -The highest R-Value possible
4. What are three common considerations when comparing a central heating plant to a
distributed heating system? - CORRECT ANSWER -Capital costs, energy efficiency,
maintenance and operation costs.
5. What type of maintenance involves work that has been postponed to a future budget
cycle or until funds are available? - CORRECT ANSWER -Deferred maintenance
6. In considering the implementation of energy conservation measures (ECMs), which best
describes the characteristics of the ECMs to invest in? - CORRECT ANSWER -First cost,
Payback period, and life cycle of the ECM.
7. What is the initial (Construction) cost compared with the total cost of ownership of a
building over its expected life (What Percent?) - CORRECT ANSWER -35%
8. A typical delivery method for facilities construction includes what type of delivery? -
CORRECT ANSWER -CMAR (Construction Management at Risk)
, 9. What are some perspectives typically addressed by the Balanced Score Card? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Finance, Customers, Process Improvement, Employee Development.
10. Several complaints have been received from faculty deans regarding the cleanliness in
their areas. What is the most effective systemic course of action? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Execute an auditing / benchmarking exercise to determine the current level of service.
11. What is an example of long range planning in a maintenance management program? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Work backlog analysis
12. What are the steps in the Deming Cycle of process improvement? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Plan, do, check, act.
13. Renovations and modifications to a historic building are being made on campus. The
design of the old building result in code compliance challenges. What action should the
architect take? - CORRECT ANSWER -Consult with an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
prior to design and request variances where needed.
14. The most important step in successful master planning is to do what? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Offer commitment of the highest authority.
15. Which statement best describes the principles of turf management? - CORRECT ANSWER
-With proper moisture and fertilization, a lawn will be established, weeds will be
crowned out, and grasses will grow abundantly.
16. Typically what is relied on to obtain sufficient detail for the fabrication and installation of
construction projects? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shop drawings
17. Which capital budget technique produces a result expressed as a percentage? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Internal Rate of Return
Guide Featuring Correct Answers, Topic
Insights, and Easy-to-Follow Explanations
1. The most common problem regarding paved surfaces is what? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lack
of drainage
2. The fixture method of custodial staffing is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER -Counting all
items (chairs, toilets, sinks, wastebaskets) that have established cleaning times.
3. The building exterior wall insulation material that provides the best insulation qualities
possible has what characteristic? - CORRECT ANSWER -The highest R-Value possible
4. What are three common considerations when comparing a central heating plant to a
distributed heating system? - CORRECT ANSWER -Capital costs, energy efficiency,
maintenance and operation costs.
5. What type of maintenance involves work that has been postponed to a future budget
cycle or until funds are available? - CORRECT ANSWER -Deferred maintenance
6. In considering the implementation of energy conservation measures (ECMs), which best
describes the characteristics of the ECMs to invest in? - CORRECT ANSWER -First cost,
Payback period, and life cycle of the ECM.
7. What is the initial (Construction) cost compared with the total cost of ownership of a
building over its expected life (What Percent?) - CORRECT ANSWER -35%
8. A typical delivery method for facilities construction includes what type of delivery? -
CORRECT ANSWER -CMAR (Construction Management at Risk)
, 9. What are some perspectives typically addressed by the Balanced Score Card? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Finance, Customers, Process Improvement, Employee Development.
10. Several complaints have been received from faculty deans regarding the cleanliness in
their areas. What is the most effective systemic course of action? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Execute an auditing / benchmarking exercise to determine the current level of service.
11. What is an example of long range planning in a maintenance management program? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Work backlog analysis
12. What are the steps in the Deming Cycle of process improvement? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Plan, do, check, act.
13. Renovations and modifications to a historic building are being made on campus. The
design of the old building result in code compliance challenges. What action should the
architect take? - CORRECT ANSWER -Consult with an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
prior to design and request variances where needed.
14. The most important step in successful master planning is to do what? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Offer commitment of the highest authority.
15. Which statement best describes the principles of turf management? - CORRECT ANSWER
-With proper moisture and fertilization, a lawn will be established, weeds will be
crowned out, and grasses will grow abundantly.
16. Typically what is relied on to obtain sufficient detail for the fabrication and installation of
construction projects? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shop drawings
17. Which capital budget technique produces a result expressed as a percentage? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Internal Rate of Return
