CFM - Certified Facility Manager Operations and Maintenance Flashcards
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What is reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and how does it differ from traditional preventive maintenance?
Answer: RCM is a structured methodology for determining the most appropriate maintenance strategy for each asset based on failure modes and consequences, rather than applying uniform time-based PM to all equipment
RCM tailors maintenance strategies to each asset actual failure modes and the consequences of failure, optimizing cost and reliability.
What is a mean time between failures (MTBF) metric used for in maintenance management?
Answer: Measuring the average operating time between failures of a repairable asset, used to assess reliability and plan maintenance
MTBF quantifies asset reliability, enabling data-driven decisions about maintenance frequency and replacement planning.
What is the purpose of an operations and maintenance manual (O&M manual) delivered at the end of a construction project?
Answer: To provide facility staff with instructions for operating, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting all building systems installed during the project
O&M manuals ensure facility staff have the manufacturer guidance needed to operate and maintain systems safely and efficiently.
What is the P-F curve concept used for in maintenance management?
Answer: A model showing the interval between a detectable potential failure (P) and functional failure (F), which determines the frequency of condition monitoring inspections
The P-F interval determines how frequently condition monitoring must be performed to detect failure in time to take action.
What is the primary purpose of a life safety system in a commercial building?
Answer: To protect occupants from harm during emergencies such as fires, through systems like sprinklers, alarms, emergency lighting, and egress signage
Life safety systems are specifically designed to protect occupant lives during emergencies and are among the highest-priority systems FM manages.
What does mean time to repair (MTTR) measure, and why does it matter for FM service levels?
Answer: The average time required to restore a failed asset to operational status, indicating maintenance team responsiveness and efficiency
MTTR measures how quickly the maintenance team can restore service after a failure - a key indicator of operational responsiveness.