Free IFMA CFM Exam Questions

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Question 1

A facility manager needs spontaneous feedback from a service provider. Which type of communication is most appropriate to exchange / transmit the message?Select the correct answer option:

A : Face-to-face conversation

B : Blog

C : Virtual meeting

D : Written memo

Answer: A

Question 2

When your company is considering consolidating its real estate portfolio, what are the most critical factors to consider?

A : Current space utilization, overall occupancy cost per square foot, geographic proximity/overlap.

B : Lease vs own status, neighborhood amenities, political environment.

C : Make-up of the workforce, outdated interiors, tax incentives.

Answer: A

Question 3

A facility manager describes an HVAC maintenance issue in a linear and logical manner. The customer listens and talks freely, mixing logic and emotion. Any misunderstanding between the two is most likely due to

A : a cultural difference.

B : avoidance behavior.

C : group dynamics.

D : a communication barrier

Answer: D

Question 4

FM wants to lower the facility’s demand charges on its electricity invoices. Which of the following actions would accomplish that goal?

A : Reschedule activities that are not time-sensitive to times when the facility is not at full occupancy or activity level.

B : Ensure facility lights are turned off during unoccupied periods.

C : Participate in a demand response arrangement with an energy wholesaler.

D : Purchase electrical products that have been generated with renewable energy sources.

Answer: A

Question 5

Your organization is expanding its corporate social responsibility efforts to support local communities. As the facility manager, you need to make decisions about sourcing materials and services for a new facility construction project. What approach aligns best with CSR principles?

A : Focusing solely on the aesthetics of the facility, without considering the social or environmental impact of materials and services.

B : Choosing materials with the longest lifespan, even if they are not environmentally friendly, to reduce long-term maintenance costs.

C : Prioritizing the use of local materials and labor to stimulate the local economy, even if it increases initial project costs.

D : Opting for the cheapest materials and services available, regardless of their origin or environmental impact.

Answer: C

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