Operations Flashcards
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A park district is considering outsourcing its turf maintenance. Which factor is MOST critical to evaluate before making this decision?
Answer: Total cost comparison including hidden fees and service quality benchmarks
A full cost-benefit analysis including contract terms, service quality standards, and hidden fees must be compared against in-house costs before outsourcing.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what is the required slope for an accessible pedestrian route in a park?
Answer: No more than 1:12 (8.33%)
ADA guidelines specify that accessible routes must have a maximum running slope of 1:20, but ramps may not exceed 1:12 (8.33%).
A recreation center experiences a burst pipe during peak hours. What is the FIRST operational priority?
Answer: Evacuating patrons and shutting off the water supply
Life safety is always the first priority in an emergency; patrons must be evacuated and utilities shut off before other response actions.
Which inventory management approach is most appropriate for high-value, low-turnover park equipment?
Answer: Perpetual inventory tracking with reorder points
Perpetual inventory tracking with set reorder points ensures high-value items are monitored continuously and reordered precisely when needed.
A CPRE candidate is reviewing a facilities condition assessment. What does a Facility Condition Index (FCI) score above 0.10 typically indicate?
Answer: The facility has significant deferred maintenance concerns
An FCI above 0.10 indicates that deferred maintenance costs exceed 10% of the facility's replacement value, signaling significant concern.
Which water quality parameter is monitored continuously in an aquatic facility to ensure bather safety and regulatory compliance?
Answer: Free chlorine residual and pH
Free chlorine residual and pH are the primary continuous monitoring parameters because they directly determine sanitizer effectiveness and swimmer comfort.
When implementing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), what data input is considered foundational for all other functionality?
Answer: Asset inventory with location and condition data
An accurate asset inventory with location and condition data is the foundation of a CMMS because all work orders, schedules, and cost tracking are tied to individual assets.