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NEW QUESTION # 42
In what year did the term "asset management" start to be used!
- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 3
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 43
A policy is best defined as...
- A. Action plans to attain objectives
- B. Temporary endeavor to create unique output
- C. Intentions and direction as formally expressed by top management
- D. Activities to create value for customers
- E. Overarching objectives setting context and direction
Answer: C
Explanation:
Apolicyis a formal statement of intent from senior leadership, expressing organizational direction, intent, and principles.
Exact Extract from ISO 55000:2014, Clause 3.1.7 - Definition of Policy:
"Policy: Intentions and direction of an organization, as formally expressed by its top management."
NEW QUESTION # 44
ISO 55001 sets out requirements for an asset management policy which fall into five categories:
- A. Consistency, A priori, Commitment, Balancing, Communication
- B. Consistency, A priori, Commitment, A framework, Communication
- C. Consistency, Appropriateness, Maintenance, A framework, Communication
- D. Consistency, Appropriateness, Commitment, A framework, Communication
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 45
A definition of asset management is:
- A. The optimal maintenance an organisation undertakes on its assets
- B. The optimal life cycle management of physical assets to sustainably achieve the stated business objectives
- C. A grouping of investments that exhibit similar characteristics and are subject to the same laws and regulations
- D. A clear understanding of the linkages between each stage in the asset lifecycle
Answer: B
Explanation:
Thecorrect and widely accepted definition of asset management-particularly as defined by ISO 55000- is thecoordinated activityto realizevalue from assetsthroughlifecycle managementaligned with strategic goals.
Exact Extract from ISO 55000:2014, Clause 3.3.1 - Asset Management:
"The coordinated activity of an organization to realize value from assets."
NEW QUESTION # 46
What information is most likely to help in deciding whether to replace an asset rather than repair it?
- A. Age of the asset
- B. Design life
- C. Output of lifecycle cost analysis
- D. Warranty period
- E. Up front capital cost
Answer: C
Explanation:
Lifecycle cost analysisprovides a complete financial picture of both options (repair vs. replace). It considers capital, operating, maintenance, and disposal costs-enabling informed decisions.
Exact Extract from IAM - Asset Management: An Anatomy (v4), Section 4.5.1 - Lifecycle Costing:
"Lifecycle cost analysis enables decision-making based on total cost of ownership rather than isolated capital or operational expenditure."
NEW QUESTION # 47
Which of these statements is UNTRUE?
- A. Asset information can be treated as an asset in its own right
- B. Asset information is always worth collecting regardless of cost
- C. Asset information has maintenance costs as well as collection costs
Answer: B
Explanation:
Collectingall available asset datawithout consideration ofvalue, relevance, or costleads to waste and inefficiency. Asset data should bejustified by its use in decision-making.
Exact Extract from IAM - Asset Information: Strategy, Management and Governance:
"Information collection should be justified based on decision value. Over-collection can waste resources and impair decision-making clarity."
NEW QUESTION # 48
The following things are taken into consideration in developing an asset management strategy, except :
- A. Management needs
- B. Life cycle approach
- C. Asset requirements
- D. Consistency
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 49
Which of these is NOT a key principle of asset management?
- A. Applying a whole-life perspective
- B. Reducing the costs of investments
- C. Linking decisions to the overall business objectives
- D. All of above false
Answer: B
Explanation:
Reducing investment cost is atactical financial objective, not aprincipleof asset management. IAM's seven principles include value, alignment, leadership, assurance, lifecycle thinking, risk-based decision-making, and sustainability.
Exact Extract from IAM - Asset Management: An Anatomy (v4), Section 1.4 - Principles of Asset Management:
"Key principles include alignment with business objectives and applying whole-life costing-not cost reduction as a goal in itself."
NEW QUESTION # 50
Asset Management should deliver:
- A. The maximum level of service for the organisation's customers
- B. The maximum dividends for the organisation's shareholders
- C. All false
- D. The organisation's strategic objectives
Answer: D
Explanation:
Theprimary function of asset managementis to ensure that assets contribute to theachievement of strategic objectives, not solely customer service or shareholder return.
Exact Extract from ISO 55000:2014, Clause 2.3 - Purpose of Asset Management:
"Asset management enables an organization to realize value from assets in the achievement of its organizational objectives."
NEW QUESTION # 51
The benefits of an asset management system are...
- A. A-B-C are true
- B. Bring best practices into the organization
- C. Establish roles and responsiblities
- D. Formalizes asset management
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 52
Which of the following statements is true !
- A. Strategic planning is the process for establishing asset management objectives and developing the asset management strategy
- B. Strategic planning is usually undertaken as part of the overall organisational management
- C. Strategic planning is describes how the organisation will develop and improve its asset management capabilities
- D. Strategic planning explicitly considers the life cycle of the assets and the interdependencies between each of the life cycle stages
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 53
What are the three fundamental considerations of life cycle decision making which enable asset optimisation?
- A. Reliability, performance and cost
- B. Specifications, cost and functionality
- C. Performance, cost, risk
- D. Criticality, risk and reliability
- E. Asset life, age and costs
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is D . IAM and IAM-aligned guidance consistently describe asset optimization and life cycle decision-making as a balance between performance, cost, and risk . The IAM Anatomy of Asset Management Version 4 explains that asset management decision-making and life cycle optimization support management control to balance risk, cost, and performance , and its glossary notes that realization of value normally involves balancing costs, risks, opportunities, and performance benefits .
The same principle is reinforced in the GFMAM Asset Management Landscape , which states that organizations should use approaches that balance performance, risk, and cost objectives to achieve sustainable value from assets.
Why the other options are incorrect:
* A and E include items that matter operationally, but they are not the IAM fundamental triad for optimization.
* B and C focus on narrower technical or accounting considerations, not the core life cycle decision balance. Therefore, the IAM-verified answer is D .
NEW QUESTION # 54
Successful delivery of the asset management plan(s) relies on integration with other organisational plans in both the development and delivery phases
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 55
Which of the following statements is not a management asset?
- A. a substitute for quality management
- B. a recognition that assets have a life cycle
- C. an approach that looks to get the best out of the assets for the benefit of the organisation and/or its stakeholders
- D. understanding and managing the risk associated with owning assets
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 56
A significant risk of asset failure that will impact service to customers is identified by an asset operator and reported to his line manager. When is the right time to add the risk to the risk register?
- A. When the owner of the risk register asks for emerging risks
- B. After the asset has failed and the cause has been investigated
- C. When budget has been allocated to mitigate the risk
- D. Before the next scheduled risk review meeting
- E. When the risk is identified to the line manager
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct answer is A . IAM-aligned risk management practice is that once a significant risk is identified, it should be recorded and managed promptly , not deferred until a meeting, a request from the register owner, a budget decision, or an actual failure. ISO 31000 describes risk management as including identifying, analyzing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and communicating risks , and practical guidance around risk registers treats them as the repository where identified risks are logged for tracking and response.
Within the IAM Anatomy, monitoring, review, assurance, and audit are all framed around active management of risks and issues so that the Asset Management System can adapt and remain effective. Waiting until after failure, or until the next formal review cycle, would be inconsistent with that approach for a significant risk affecting customer service.
Therefore the right time is when the risk is identified and escalated , which corresponds to A .
NEW QUESTION # 57
Which of the following statements is true?
- A. Good asset management has clear connectivity between an organisation's strategic plan and the value core
- B. Assets is not a potential value to an organisation
- C. Visible senior level leadership and commitment is insignificant in organisations
- D. Assurance is the combination of monitoring and auditing
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 58
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