SPM 225 Exam 1 Study Guide – Revision Notes, Key Concepts, and Practice Questions for
Exam Preparation
Two of the key issues that affect a facility manager's role are facility size and available
workforce. - correct answer ✔✔True
Workplace planning and design entails procuring and managing the furniture and equipment for
such areas as concessions, locker rooms, and the press box. - correct answer ✔✔True
Strategic plans are the most detailed plans. - correct answer ✔✔False
MetLife Stadium is the only NFL stadium with two tenants. More planning is required during the
building stage and for each event when tenants share a facility. - correct answer ✔✔True
How many new facilities does an average facility manager build during his or her career?
A. none
B. two
C. at least three
D. one
E. none of the above - correct answer ✔✔D. one
Which of the following is part of the major stakeholder group?
A. users of any evaluation reports or studies
B. internal constituents
C. external constituents
, D. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔D. all of the above
Once someone is promoted to facility manager, the job becomes easier because the person has
subordinates who can help them. Therefore, they do not need to spend as many hours at the
facility. - correct answer ✔✔False
Midlevel managers are responsible for developing and implementing strategic goals. - correct
answer ✔✔False
Poor planning is the primary cause of poor performance in a facility - correct answer ✔✔True
Management is the art of getting things done through using people and equipment. - correct
answer ✔✔True
Facility management and personnel management are the same thing. - correct answer ✔✔False
What are two of the key tools a manager can use to help a facility reach its goals? - correct
answer ✔✔Management theory and practice
Fredrick Taylor is the father of modern management theory. - correct answer ✔✔True
What does CAFM stand for? - correct answer ✔✔Computer Aided Facility Management
Which of the following cannot be asked during an interview?
A. This job requires lifting 50 pounds all day; can you do that with reasonable accommodation?
B. Have you recovered enough from your cancer to do the job?
C. Do you need any assistance in reaching the interview?
Exam Preparation
Two of the key issues that affect a facility manager's role are facility size and available
workforce. - correct answer ✔✔True
Workplace planning and design entails procuring and managing the furniture and equipment for
such areas as concessions, locker rooms, and the press box. - correct answer ✔✔True
Strategic plans are the most detailed plans. - correct answer ✔✔False
MetLife Stadium is the only NFL stadium with two tenants. More planning is required during the
building stage and for each event when tenants share a facility. - correct answer ✔✔True
How many new facilities does an average facility manager build during his or her career?
A. none
B. two
C. at least three
D. one
E. none of the above - correct answer ✔✔D. one
Which of the following is part of the major stakeholder group?
A. users of any evaluation reports or studies
B. internal constituents
C. external constituents
, D. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔D. all of the above
Once someone is promoted to facility manager, the job becomes easier because the person has
subordinates who can help them. Therefore, they do not need to spend as many hours at the
facility. - correct answer ✔✔False
Midlevel managers are responsible for developing and implementing strategic goals. - correct
answer ✔✔False
Poor planning is the primary cause of poor performance in a facility - correct answer ✔✔True
Management is the art of getting things done through using people and equipment. - correct
answer ✔✔True
Facility management and personnel management are the same thing. - correct answer ✔✔False
What are two of the key tools a manager can use to help a facility reach its goals? - correct
answer ✔✔Management theory and practice
Fredrick Taylor is the father of modern management theory. - correct answer ✔✔True
What does CAFM stand for? - correct answer ✔✔Computer Aided Facility Management
Which of the following cannot be asked during an interview?
A. This job requires lifting 50 pounds all day; can you do that with reasonable accommodation?
B. Have you recovered enough from your cancer to do the job?
C. Do you need any assistance in reaching the interview?
