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IFMA CFM Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IFMA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Facility Manager |
| Exam Number: | CFM |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Exam Price: | USD $595 (IFMA members), USD $795 (non-members) |
| Related Certifications: | Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) FMP (Facility Management Professional) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (with recertification requirement of 36 continuing education credits) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide |
| Pre Condition: | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) plus 3 years of facility management experience, OR a high school diploma plus 5 years of facility management experience. Completion of IFMA's FMP credentials can substitute for 1-2 years of experience. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ifma.org/certification/cfm-certification/ |
IFMA CFM Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Marketing | 20% | - Stakeholder Engagement
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| Quality Assessment and Real Estate | 30% | - Quality Management
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| Operations and Maintenance | 30% | - Management of Physical Assets
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| Emergency Preparedness | 20% | - Risk Assessment and Mitigation
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Common Questions About the IFMA CFM Exam
The CFM exam, officially known as IFMA Certified Facility Manager, is the IFMA test that leads to the Facility Manager certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as FMP (Facility Management Professional), Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP).
The CFM exam contains 100 questions, and you have 180 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the CFM exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is USD $595 (IFMA members), USD $795 (non-members). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) plus 3 years of facility management experience, OR a high school diploma plus 5 years of facility management experience. Completion of IFMA's FMP credentials can substitute for 1-2 years of experience.
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.ifma.org/certification/cfm-certification/.
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The official IFMA Certified Facility Manager outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Communication and Marketing — 20% of the exam
- Quality Assessment and Real Estate — 30% of the exam
- Operations and Maintenance — 30% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
IFMA Certified Facility Manager Sample Questions:
What is an approach to serving human needs by using resources productively and sustainably?
- A. Recycling
- B. Lifecycle materials management
- C. Waste management
- D. Environmental protocol
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When can fire doors inside buildings be propped open?
- A. Need to be locked when they are not in use
- B. Cannot be left propped open at any time
- C. Can only be propped open during the day
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A new department manager is not clear on the services provided by the facility management department and is often negative about facility management while at management meetings. How should a facility manager address the customer's expectations?
- A. Request that he read his service level agreement.
- B. Review the customer service level agreement to determine a mutually agreed performance standard.
- C. Request that the other managers have a discussion with him about office protocol.
- D. Request that the manager refrain from complaints at this meeting as it is not the appropriate venue.
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You are looking for ways to bring a project plan in on budget and on time. The project is still in the planning phase. At this time, the project's staffing is set up to be contracted for everything except project management.
You think that human resources might be a constraint that you could change to re-balance the project's budget. Where would you look for human resources that would help bring down the project budget?
- A. Plan to have 24x7 shifts. This will decrease the time length of the project, which will cut the staffing requirements.
- B. Use students and volunteer labor. Since these individuals work without payment, they will extend your workforce and accomplish the work under close supervision of skilled staff.
- C. Ask contractors to cut their staffing model to match your budget. Contractors tend to over-budget staff as a way to build in contingency.
- D. Use in-house staff that either have the desired skills or are seeking to develop skills and experiences.This may mean negotiating trade-offs with other projects or departments.
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You work for an organization that puts a strong emphasis on corporate values and being the employer of choice; truly valuing their people. The organization has put a lot of time and effort into ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to create an environment where employees are valued. This includes the company's performance appraisal system. How do you ensure the employees meet the expectations of the organization as well as your expectations?
- A. The organization will provide the format for performance reviews, including how often they occur. Set performance measures with employees and review with them according to the organization policy.
- B. Develop performance measures and have the employees confirm their goals in writing and send monthly reports on progress towards their goals, including any issues they are facing.
- C. Set performance measures that are specific, measurable, and realistic. Tie these performance measures to department and organizational goals. Conduct monthly coaching sessions to review progress with the employees and provide coaching as needed to keep them on track.
- D. Conduct an annual performance review as specified by HR. Have the employees develop a list of goals for themselves, taking into account the organization's objectives for next year.
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