CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager)
study guide 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
2025 NEW UPDATE
A capital project is being planned with the following information:
Architectural and Engineering fees $25,000
Demolition $10,000
Construction $250,000
Furnishing and equipment $25,000
Operations and maintenance $10,000
Service contract $30,000
What amount should be placed in the capital budget for this project? - CORRECT
ANSWER: $250,000
A facility has a capital budget of $12,000,000. An MRI machine costs $2.5 million, an x-
ray machine costs $500,000 and cryogens have an average monthly cost of $5,000.
What percent of the capital budget will be spent on radiology equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 25%
,A facility has two full 32-gallon trash collection receptacles. Which of the following areas
is the appropriate location for storage of these receptacles? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Housekeeping closet
A facility is installing an air intake for a medical air compressor. What is the minimum
heights, in ft., at which this should be located above the ground? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 5
A facility is installing an automatic fire alarm system. According to NFPA 101, which of
the following are acceptable means to notify the emergency forces in case of
emergency?
1. Automatic tape dialer connection
2. Auxiliary alarm system
3. Central station connection
4. Remote station connection - CORRECT ANSWER: 1, 2, and 4
A facility manager intends to purchase a medical air compressor costing $2,600. The
manufacturer has stated the energy efficient motor will save 10% on electric usage that
history indicates it will cost $300 in repairs each year. The total capital dollar amount is:
- CORRECT ANSWER: $2,340
A facility manager is drafting an agreement for an energy conservation project with a
guaranteed payback period. Which of the following is the best contract to use? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Performance
, A facility manager is planning to install a new generator set for peak shaving and
carrying all facility loads. Which of the following switches should be installed to
maximize interruptions and facilitate maintenance? - CORRECT ANSWER: Closed
transition with bypass-isolation
A facility manager is preparing to install a two-way communication system between
elevator cars and a central control point. The facility manager should see that
communications wiring is protected to ensure operation for a minimum of how many
minutes in the event of a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER: 60
A facility manager is replacing electrical and gas-driven chillers. The electrical chiller
costs $295,000 and has a 10% energy rebate. The gas unit costs $425,000 and has a
30% energy rebate. The gas unit is 5% more efficient than the electrical to operate.
What capital dollar amount would need to be budgeted to purchase 2 electrical chillers
and1 gas unit? - CORRECT ANSWER: $828,500
A facility manager should include which of the following in the filter specifications for a
new protective environment room? - CORRECT ANSWER: One 30% filter bed and one
60% filter bed
A facility's computerized preventive maintenance program tracks equipment
maintenance and repair. Which of the following are the best indicators to track so a
budget can be submitted for replacing equipment?
1. Types of repairs and frequency
2. Cost and repairs
3. Type of equipment
4. Cost of equipment - CORRECT ANSWER: 1, 2, and 4
study guide 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
2025 NEW UPDATE
A capital project is being planned with the following information:
Architectural and Engineering fees $25,000
Demolition $10,000
Construction $250,000
Furnishing and equipment $25,000
Operations and maintenance $10,000
Service contract $30,000
What amount should be placed in the capital budget for this project? - CORRECT
ANSWER: $250,000
A facility has a capital budget of $12,000,000. An MRI machine costs $2.5 million, an x-
ray machine costs $500,000 and cryogens have an average monthly cost of $5,000.
What percent of the capital budget will be spent on radiology equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 25%
,A facility has two full 32-gallon trash collection receptacles. Which of the following areas
is the appropriate location for storage of these receptacles? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Housekeeping closet
A facility is installing an air intake for a medical air compressor. What is the minimum
heights, in ft., at which this should be located above the ground? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 5
A facility is installing an automatic fire alarm system. According to NFPA 101, which of
the following are acceptable means to notify the emergency forces in case of
emergency?
1. Automatic tape dialer connection
2. Auxiliary alarm system
3. Central station connection
4. Remote station connection - CORRECT ANSWER: 1, 2, and 4
A facility manager intends to purchase a medical air compressor costing $2,600. The
manufacturer has stated the energy efficient motor will save 10% on electric usage that
history indicates it will cost $300 in repairs each year. The total capital dollar amount is:
- CORRECT ANSWER: $2,340
A facility manager is drafting an agreement for an energy conservation project with a
guaranteed payback period. Which of the following is the best contract to use? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Performance
, A facility manager is planning to install a new generator set for peak shaving and
carrying all facility loads. Which of the following switches should be installed to
maximize interruptions and facilitate maintenance? - CORRECT ANSWER: Closed
transition with bypass-isolation
A facility manager is preparing to install a two-way communication system between
elevator cars and a central control point. The facility manager should see that
communications wiring is protected to ensure operation for a minimum of how many
minutes in the event of a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER: 60
A facility manager is replacing electrical and gas-driven chillers. The electrical chiller
costs $295,000 and has a 10% energy rebate. The gas unit costs $425,000 and has a
30% energy rebate. The gas unit is 5% more efficient than the electrical to operate.
What capital dollar amount would need to be budgeted to purchase 2 electrical chillers
and1 gas unit? - CORRECT ANSWER: $828,500
A facility manager should include which of the following in the filter specifications for a
new protective environment room? - CORRECT ANSWER: One 30% filter bed and one
60% filter bed
A facility's computerized preventive maintenance program tracks equipment
maintenance and repair. Which of the following are the best indicators to track so a
budget can be submitted for replacing equipment?
1. Types of repairs and frequency
2. Cost and repairs
3. Type of equipment
4. Cost of equipment - CORRECT ANSWER: 1, 2, and 4
