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Questions 1

The minimum clearance required below a sprinkler head is how many inches?

Options:

A.  

12

B.  

15

C.  

18

D.  

24

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Which of the following is the NFPA reference code for fire alarm system testing?

Options:

A.  

70E

B.  

72

C.  

99

D.  

101

Discussion 0
Questions 3

A hospital will purchase builder risk insurance to address which of the following?

Options:

A.  

medical costs in the event a worker gets hurt on a construction site

B.  

payment to subcontractors in the event the prime contractor fails to pay subcontractors

C.  

replacement or repair value of a damaged structure

D.  

liability caused by general contractor default

Discussion 0
Questions 4

A diesel emergency generator is rated at 500 KVA. When the generator is tested, the load on it is 220 KVA. According to the NFPA, the MINIMUM testing requirements are to run the unit

Options:

A.  

monthly under load for 30 minutes.

B.  

annually with supplemental loads for 2 hours.

C.  

monthly until the water temperature and oil pressure have stabilized.

D.  

annually with supplemental loads for 30 minutes.

Discussion 0
Questions 5

In the design of a new bone marrow unit within an existing hospital, there are 10 protective environment rooms. The area of each room is 140 sq. ft. with an 8-ft. ceiling height. All rooms are served by a single AHU. In accordance with the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction, what is the minimum discharge CFM capacity of this dedicated AHU?

Options:

A.  

1,867

B.  

2,240

C.  

2,800

D.  

3,733

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Which of the following is required for airborne infection isolation rooms?

Options:

A.  

HEPA filter recirculation unit with UV light

B.  

minimum of 20 air changes per hour

C.  

anteroom with an area for handwashing

D.  

visual mechanism to monitor room pressure

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Child abduction system evaluation is best accomplished by

Options:

A.  

administration.

B.  

security professionals.

C.  

the safety committee.

D.  

risk managers.

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Where a required fire alarm system is out of service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period, which of the following is required according to NFPA Life Safety Codes?

Notify the authority having jurisdiction.

Provide an approved fire watch for all parties left unprotected by the shutdown.

Notify the building administrator.

Notify the fire alarm service company for repair.

Options:

A.  

1 and 2 only

B.  

1 and 3 only

C.  

2 and 4 only

D.  

3 and 4 only

Discussion 0
Questions 9

What is the maximum capacity of soiled linen or trash receptacles allowed in patient rooms or nurse stations?

Options:

A.  

8 gal.

B.  

16 gal.

C.  

32 gal.

D.  

64 gal.

Discussion 0
Questions 10

The operations and maintenance department budget is to be developed for the next fiscal year based on the first 5 months of actual costs for the current fiscal year. Which of the following formulas should be used to forecast the next fiscal year's budget, assuming no adjustments for inflation?

Options:

A.  

current 5-month actual × 5/12

B.  

most recent month actual × 12

C.  

2 most recent months’ actual × 6

D.  

current 5-month actual × 12/5

Discussion 0
Questions 11

The initial cost of installing a building automation system is primarily a function of the

Options:

A.  

gross sq. ft. of the facility.

B.  

specific vendor selected.

C.  

technology employed within the system.

D.  

number of data points monitored or controlled.

Discussion 0
Questions 12

A facility manager has to prepare a labor budget for an upcoming addition of a new patient wing. Budgetary needs will include:

— Two carpenters at $40 per hour for 20 hours a week for project work for 78 weeks

— Two carpenters at $40 per hour for 20 hours a week for maintenance work for 78 weeks

— One laborer at $20 per hour for 40 hours a week for project work for 78 weeks

— One supervisor at $45 per hour for 10 hours a week for project work for 104 weeks

— One supervisor at $45 per hour for 10 hours a week for maintenance work for 104 weeks

What is the correct budget assignment, without any benefits?

Options:

A.  

Project budget = $171,600 and Operations budget = $171,600

B.  

Project budget = $171,600 and Operations budget = $234,000

C.  

Project budget = $234,000 and Operations budget = $171,600

D.  

Project budget = $234,000 and Operations budget = $234,000

Discussion 0
Questions 13

The time that materials or assemblies have withstood a fire exposure, as established in accordance with test procedures of NFPA 251, is referred to as the

Options:

A.  

flame spread rating.

B.  

fire resistance rating.

C.  

fire assembly rating.

D.  

fire protection rating.

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Which of the following should be considered when determining the simple payback of an energy-saving alternative?

Options:

A.  

annual operating cost

B.  

annual rate of inflation

C.  

replacement cost

D.  

life of the equipment

Discussion 0
Questions 15

In accordance with NFPA 10, the inspection frequency for a portable fire extinguisher is

Options:

A.  

weekly.

B.  

monthly.

C.  

quarterly.

D.  

semi-annually.

Discussion 0
Questions 16

In which type of boiler do the gases of combustion pass through tubes surrounded by water?

Options:

A.  

water tube

B.  

fire tube

C.  

vertical tube

D.  

cast iron sectional

Discussion 0
Questions 17

At the end of an 8-hour electrical shutdown, after the maintenance work is completed but before the cabinets are closed up or the system re-energized, a final inspection should be completed by individuals who have

Options:

A.  

been involved since the beginning of the shutdown.

B.  

"fresh eyes" and go/no go authority.

C.  

working knowledge of the generators and switch gear.

D.  

gathered feedback and attended the lessons learned debriefing.

Discussion 0
Questions 18

A liquid oxygen tank has the chart shown below attached to the side of the tank:

At 107 in. = 234,480 cu. ft. (from chart)

Hospital usage = 15,000 cu. ft./day

How many days of oxygen are left in the tank?

Options:

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which project delivery method leaves contractor input out of the design phase?

Options:

A.  

Integrated Delivery Project (IDP)

B.  

Design Bid Build (DBB)

C.  

Design Build (DB)

D.  

Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)

Discussion 0
Questions 20

Regulated medical waste should be handled in which of the following ways?

Options:

A.  

labeled with specific content

B.  

refrigerated at 40° F

C.  

incinerated within 10 days of collection

D.  

separated from other types of waste

Discussion 0
Questions 21

A construction project in a cafeteria should not start until which of the following is present?

Options:

A.  

approval from a clinical director

B.  

funding

C.  

staffing

D.  

security authorization

Discussion 0
Questions 22

Which of the following must be considered at the schematic design stage?

Options:

A.  

lighting fixtures

B.  

egress requirements

C.  

general conditions

D.  

equipment specifications

Discussion 0
Questions 23

The following information is available:

Which building has the best overall building condition?

Options:

A.  

1

B.  

2

C.  

3

D.  

4

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Which of the following would a facility health manager consult to determine the required number of medical gas outlets for a specific location, such as patient rooms or ICU rooms?

Options:

A.  

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

B.  

FGI Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities

C.  

ADA Guidelines

D.  

The Joint Commission Environment of Care (EOC) Standards

Discussion 0
Questions 25

Medical gases normally found in a patient room include

oxygen.

medical air.

nitrogen.

vacuum.

Options:

A.  

1, 2, and 3 only

B.  

1, 2, and 4 only

C.  

1, 3, and 4 only

D.  

2, 3, and 4 only

Discussion 0
Questions 26

Costs to overhaul an AHU to the extent that the life of the equipment is extended for five years are considered what type of cost?

Options:

A.  

operating

B.  

capital

C.  

non-depreciable

D.  

contingency

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Construction and/or renovation project submittals and shop drawings are reviewed to ensure

Options:

A.  

code compliance.

B.  

compliance with plans and specifications.

C.  

the project has minimal change orders.

D.  

the contractor understands the intent of the specifications.

Discussion 0
Questions 28

A facility has the following changes in annual operations because of a recycling program:

Landfill at $40/ton: Before 600T → After 390T

Compactor pulls at $200/pull: Before 104 → After 52

Cardboard recycling revenue at $30/ton: Before 0 → After 200T

Aluminum recycling revenue at $0.30/lb: Before 0 → After 2T

What was the gross revenue from the recycling effort?

Options:

A.  

$6,000

B.  

$6,600

C.  

$7,200

D.  

$18,000

Step-by-Step Calculation:

Cardboard recycling revenue:

200 tons × $30/ton = $6,000

Aluminum recycling revenue:

2 tons × 2,000 lbs/ton = 4,000 lbs

4,000 lbs × $0.30/lb = $1,200

Total Gross Revenue:

$6,000 + $1,200 = $7,200

Discussion 0
Questions 29

The occupants of a building wing complain of nausea, dizziness, or drowsiness. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Options:

A.  

mercury spill

B.  

humidity levels

C.  

insufficient outside air

D.  

medical gas leak

Discussion 0
Questions 30

A "WAGD" outlet would typically be found in the

Options:

A.  

boiler room.

B.  

electrical closet.

C.  

laundry room.

D.  

operating room.

Discussion 0
Questions 31

The process of establishing a standard of reference and comparing a business function, activity, product, or enterprise as a whole against that standard is which of the following types of analyses?

Options:

A.  

performance data

B.  

performance improvement

C.  

continuous quality improvement

D.  

benchmarking

Discussion 0
Questions 32

According to NFPA 70, what is the minimum working clearance required for enclosed electrical equipment with 600 volts or less?

Options:

A.  

18 in.

B.  

24 in.

C.  

36 in.

D.  

48 in.

Discussion 0