30 Questions
Who is the editor of the Facility Manager’s Maintenance Handbook?
Richard P. Payant
In which year was the copyright of the Facility Manager’s Maintenance Handbook granted?
2007
What is the ISBN of the print version of the Facility Manager’s Maintenance Handbook?
0-07-147786-1
What is the contact information of the person to reach for more information about McGraw-Hill eBooks?
[email protected] or (212) 904-4069
What is the purpose of the Facility Manager’s Maintenance Handbook?
To provide a comprehensive guide for facility managers
What is the location of the publisher of the Facility Manager’s Maintenance Handbook?
New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New Delhi, San Juan, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto
What is the primary goal of facility managers?
To operate and maintain facilities safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively
What is the current trend in the American commerce market?
Doing more with less, a marketplace battle cry
What is the main reason why facility managers need to update their knowledge of facilities functions and services?
To adapt to the continuously changing workforce and budgetary constraints
What is the purpose of the Facility Manager's Operation and Maintenance Handbook?
To provide information and answer questions for facility managers
What is the goal of successful facility managers in today's buildings?
To ensure that their facilities are operated and maintained safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively
What is the name of the Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc.?
Gary G. Briggs
What should the facility manager do if concurrence is not secured?
Provide the facts to top management for a decision
What is the primary objective of organizing maintenance operations?
To achieve maximum efficiency from each worker
What are the two types of maintenance workload?
Recurring and nonrecurring workload
How can the recurring workload be established?
By facilities control inspections and development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
What is the primary goal of an effective facility management program?
To achieve the lowest overall total cost
Why should facility managers be the sole decision makers on operation and maintenance work?
To ensure that decisions are made with a focus on overall total cost
What should be estimated for each job in terms of?
Worker hour, materials, and equipment expense
Why should schedules be kept flexible?
To accommodate unscheduled necessary changes
What is a potential consequence of not separating maintenance and repair authorization from profit-center responsibility?
Deferred maintenance and potential breakdowns
What should facility managers consider when making decisions about operation and maintenance work?
The cost of deferment and the cost of breakdown
What is required of facility managers before authorizing work that would be charged to a profit center?
Securing concurrence from an affected profit center
What is the role of top management in guiding facility managers' decisions?
To set specific policy guidelines for facility managers
What is the primary purpose of conducting a space and equipment utilization study?
To avoid underutilization of existing facilities and equipment
What is the primary function of facility engineering and design?
To convert concepts into solutions, working drawings, and specifications
What is included in the functional role of the facility manager in the design of new facilities?
All aspects, except production equipment and process flow
What is one of the tasks that constitutes the engineering and design function?
Evaluation of facilities, systems, and equipment
What is one of the responsibilities of the engineering and design organization?
Furnishing specialized facilities engineering consulting services
What is not one of the tasks that constitutes the engineering and design function?
Procurement of new equipment
Test your knowledge of facility management and maintenance with this quiz based on the second edition of the Facility Manager's Maintenance Handbook by Richard P. Payant and Bernard T. Lewis. Covering a range of topics, from maintenance strategies to facility operations, this quiz is perfect for facility managers and maintenance professionals. Evaluate your understanding of the key concepts and best practices in facility management.
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