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IFMA CFM Exam
Certified Facility Manager (Page 6 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026
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What does Environmental Health and Safety focus on?

  1. People, property, and environment.
  2. Compliance, use, and legal matters.
  3. Worker rights, policies, and practices.
  4. Security, assets, and equipment.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) focuses on people, property, and the environment (A). EHS ensures workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility.
Why not other options?
(B) Compliance and legal matters are components of EHS but do not encompass its full scope. (C) Worker rights and policies relate more to labor laws than to environmental safety. (D) Security and assets are more relevant to risk management.


Reference:

IFMA Core Competency ­ Sustainability & Risk Management



During regular preventive maintenance activities, you notice green algae and scaling on the interior walls of the cooling tower.
What action should you take to resolve the concerns?

  1. Shutdown the tower, allow surfaces to dry, and scrape biological growth from interior walls before returning the tower to operation.
  2. Test the cooling tower water, adjust the frequency of chemical balancing, and flush if needed.
  3. Perform a building occupant health survey to determine any adverse effects, and then adjust the injection levels of balancing chemicals.
  4. Drain the tower and then complete a fresh-water flush using warm water, and add new balancing chemicals.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Testing the cooling tower water and adjusting the frequency of chemical balancing (B) is the correct action, ensuring proper water treatment to prevent biological growth. Regular monitoring and chemical treatment prevent Legionella and other microbial growth.
Why not other options?
(A) Scraping the walls does not address the root cause.
(C) Conducting a health survey is not an immediate maintenance action. (D) Draining and flushing with warm water is excessive and not always necessary.


Reference:

IFMA Core Competency ­ Operations & Maintenance



What does NOT contribute to your company's overall carbon footprint?

  1. Amount of kWh consumed by your facility
  2. Amount of solar energy generated by your facility
  3. Amount of fossil fuels consumed by your facility
  4. Amount of stormwater runoff created by your facility

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Solar energy generation (B) does NOT contribute to a company's carbon footprint because it is a renewable energy source that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Why not other options?
(A) kWh consumption directly impacts carbon emissions.
(C) Fossil fuel use is a primary contributor to carbon footprints.

(D) Stormwater runoff affects water pollution but is not a direct carbon emission factor.


Reference:

IFMA Core Competency ­ Sustainability & Environmental Impact



An organization has determined the number of employees the facility will require in three to five years.
Which procedure is MOST thorough to identify space requirements?

  1. Work space analysis
  2. Survey of affected managers
  3. Cost/benefit analysis
  4. Ergonomic study

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Work space analysis (A) is the most comprehensive method to determine future space requirements based on employee growth, space utilization, and workflow efficiency. It includes occupancy metrics, space efficiency studies, and strategic planning for future needs.
Why not other options?
(B) Manager surveys provide input but are not a full analysis. (C) Cost/benefit analysis evaluates financial feasibility, not space needs. (D) Ergonomic studies focus on individual workstation design, not overall space planning.


Reference:

IFMA Core Competency ­ Real Estate & Space Planning



How can the building information model (BIM) be used for emergency preparedness?

  1. It provides first responders with the names of all building occupants.
  2. It is not useful for emergency preparedness.
  3. It creates a virtual environment of the building for emergency personnel.
  4. It can help predict how an emergency will unfold.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

BIM creates a virtual environment (C) that can be used by emergency personnel to analyze escape routes, fire hazards, and security vulnerabilities.
BIM aids in emergency planning by offering real-time access to building layouts, exits, fire suppression systems, and structural integrity.
Why not other options?
(A) BIM does not track individual occupants in real-time.

(B) BIM is highly relevant for emergency preparedness, especially in risk analysis and planning. (D) While BIM provides data for emergency planning, it does not predict the exact course of an emergency.


Reference:

IFMA Core Competency ­ Technology & Risk Management






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