CAFM Fuel Management Programs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which metric best measures the cost-efficiency of a fleet's fuel consumption across mixed vehicle classes?
- Cost per mile (Correct answer)
- Gallons per vehicle
- Miles per gallon fleet average
- Total fuel spend
Correct answer: Cost per mile
Cost per mile normalizes fuel expense across different vehicle classes and fuel types, enabling fair cross-fleet comparison.
Question 2: A fleet manager notices fuel card transactions occurring outside of business hours. The MOST appropriate first response is to:
- Cancel all fuel cards immediately
- Review exception reports and investigate suspicious cards (Correct answer)
- Increase the per-transaction spending limit
- Notify law enforcement
Correct answer: Review exception reports and investigate suspicious cards
Reviewing exception reports allows targeted investigation before taking broad action that could disrupt legitimate operations.
Question 3: Bulk fuel storage tanks at a fleet facility are subject to which primary federal regulatory framework?
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
- EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations (Correct answer)
- DOT Hazardous Materials regulations
- NFPA 30 Flammable Liquids Code
Correct answer: EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations
EPA UST regulations govern underground fuel storage tanks, including installation, leak detection, and spill prevention requirements.
Question 4: When evaluating a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling infrastructure investment, the fleet manager should FIRST assess:
- Vehicle residual values
- Driver preference surveys
- Fueling corridor coverage and vehicle routing patterns (Correct answer)
- Manufacturer warranty terms
Correct answer: Fueling corridor coverage and vehicle routing patterns
CNG infrastructure viability depends on whether vehicles can complete their routes with available fueling stations along their corridors.
Question 5: A fleet's fuel budget variance report shows a 12% overage. Which data source would MOST help identify the root cause?
- Vehicle depreciation schedules
- Fuel price benchmarks versus actual purchase prices (Correct answer)
- PM service completion rates
- Driver training records
Correct answer: Fuel price benchmarks versus actual purchase prices
Comparing benchmark fuel prices to actual purchase prices reveals whether overage stems from price volatility, poor purchasing practices, or volume changes.
Question 6: Which fuel management program feature provides the MOST effective deterrent against fuel card misuse at the point of sale?
- Monthly spending limits
- Vehicle-level odometer prompts tied to card authorization (Correct answer)
- Email receipts sent to drivers
- Quarterly audit reports
Correct answer: Vehicle-level odometer prompts tied to card authorization
Requiring odometer entry at the pump links fuel purchases to actual vehicle usage and flags anomalies in real time.
Question 7: Biodiesel blends above B20 used in cold climates require fleet managers to consider:
- Higher cetane ratings for summer performance
- Gel point and cold filter plugging point (CFPP) specifications (Correct answer)
- Increased oil change intervals
- Reduced NOx emissions compliance
Correct answer: Gel point and cold filter plugging point (CFPP) specifications
Higher biodiesel blends have elevated gel points that can cause fuel filter plugging and engine issues in cold temperatures.
CAFM Fuel Management Programs 2
Which metric best measures the cost-efficiency of a fleet's fuel consumption across mixed vehicle classes?