Facility Management Practice Exam

About Facility Management
Facilities management encompasses a range of disciplines and services to ensure the functionality, comfort, safety and efficiency of a built environment — buildings and grounds, infrastructure and real estate.

Organising Maintenance, Repairs and Security of the Building and Premises. Facilities managers are usually in charge of organising the security, maintenance and repairs of your building. This protects employees and their property, prevents unauthorised access and ensures your building meets legal requirements.

Why is Facility Management important?
Facility management adds value to a business by addressing many of its immediate and long-term needs. When properly done, facility management activities reduce maintenance costs, ensure the well-being of employees, and protect the business from liability. Continuity planning helps organizations prepare for growth and develop contingency plans for emergencies. Ultimately, facility management creates a productive environment that allows the organization to focus on its core mission and goals.

The benefit of Facilities management includes
•    Impacting operational efficiencies
•    Supporting productivity of facilities and personnel
•    Managing risks to facilities and personnel
•    Mitigating environmental impact
•    Promoting sustainable tactics for long-term cost management
•    Leveraging technological solutions
•    Reducing or overcoming effects of natural disasters
•    Guaranteeing compliance
•    Leveraging security

Who should take the Facility Management Exam?
•    Facilities management professionals
•    Anyone who wants to assess their facilities management skills
•    Facilities managers and senior executives
•    Facilities management consultants
•    Professionals working in outsourced companies responsible for facilities management
•    Anyone interested in facilities management
•    Students

Knowledge and Skills required for the Facility Management

Candidates gain quick success if they have skills of critical thinking and good communication skills.

Facility Management Practice Exam Objectives

Facility Management exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in civil, electrical and plumbing services for an building but also maintenance management.

Facility Management Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Facility Management exam. Candidates who are well versed  in Facility Management can easily clear the exam.

Facility Management Certification Course Outline
1. Facility Management Basics
1.1 What is FM
1.2 Facility Management Philosophy
1.3 Why FM
1.4 FM Functions
1.5 Building Services
1.6 Maintenance Approach
1.7 Preventive Maintenance
1.8 Reliability
1.9 Building Inspection
1.10 Emergency Planning

2. Civil Maintenance
2.1 Cracks in Building
2.2 Corrosion
2.3 Maintenance of Unplastered Surface
2.4 Stairs
2.5 Doors and Windows
2.6 Paints
2.7 Painted Surfaces
2.8 Floors
2.9 Glass
2.10 Roofing and Ceiling

3. Water Supply and Sanitary
3.1 Plumbing and Sanitary
3.2 Unclogging
3.3 Water Leakage
3.4 Tanks and Sewer Line
3.5 Toilets

4. Electrical and Airconditioning
4.1 Electrical Wiring
4.2 Lighting
4.3 Power Distribution
4.4 Escalator or Lifts
4.5 Electric Motors
4.6 Air Conditioning

5. Work Management
5.1 Work Scheduling
5.2 Time Management
5.3 Human Resource
5.4 Team Management
5.5 Manage and Oversee Work
5.6 Outsourcing

6. Maintenance Management
6.1 Maintenance Basics
6.2 Maintenance Standards
6.3 Predictive Maintenance
6.4 Maintenance Cost control and EUL
6.5 Repair Diagnosis
6.6 Maintenance Optimization
6.7 FMEA

7. Financial Management
7.1 Financial Management Basics
7.2 Budgeting
7.3 Contracts Management
7.4 Procurement
7.5 Legal Implications

8. Leadership and Strategy
8.1 Strategic Planning
8.2 Lead the Facility Organization
8.3 FM Leadership
8.4 Becoming an FM Leader

9. Health and Safety
9.1 Occupational Health
9.2 Fire and Life Safety
9.3 Pest Control
9.4 Waste Management
9.5 Contingency Plan
9.6 Risk Management

10. Environmental Sustainability
10.1 Environmental stewardship
10.2 Facility Planning
10.3 Energy Management
10.4 Green Energy
10.5 LEED certification

11. Application of Technology
11.1 Building Automation System
11.2 Energy Management System
11.3 Integrated Workplace Management Systems


Exam Format and Information
Certification name – Facility Management Certification
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199