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IFMA Exam CFM Topic 3 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for IFMA's CFM exam
Question #: 1
Topic #: 3
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During a large real estate project, what are the expenses of planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and disposition of a structure over time known as?

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Suggested Answer: A

Life-cycle costing (LCC) accounts for all costs associated with a building throughout its lifespan, including:

Initial costs (planning, design, construction).

Operational costs (utilities, maintenance, repairs).

End-of-life costs (renovation, decommissioning, disposal).

LCC enables informed decision-making by comparing long-term cost implications of different design and material choices, supporting sustainable and cost-effective facility management.


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Elinore
4 days ago
Yeah, I think A) Life-cycle costing is the best fit for this question.
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Henriette
5 days ago
I don't think so, investment analysis focuses more on returns rather than all the expenses involved.
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Desmond
7 days ago
Life-cycle costing, for sure. Gotta account for all those expenses, from planning to demolition. It's the whole shebang!
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Wilda
10 days ago
Project classification? Come on, this is about the actual costs, not just how to categorize the project. Life-cycle costing is clearly the answer.
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Casandra
12 days ago
But what about B) Investment analysis? Could that be a possible answer too?
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Juan
15 days ago
Time value of money? I think we're looking for something a bit more comprehensive here. Life-cycle costing is the way to go.
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Lucy
17 days ago
Investment analysis? Nah, this is about the overall expenses, not just the initial investment. A no-brainer.
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Fletcher
2 days ago
C) Time value of money.
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Weldon
4 days ago
Investment analysis is only about the initial investment, not the overall expenses.
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Tiera
8 days ago
A) Life-cycle costing.
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Elinore
23 days ago
I agree with Henriette, life-cycle costing makes sense for all those expenses.
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Wynell
1 months ago
Life-cycle costing sounds like the way to go. Gotta consider all those hidden costs, you know?
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Shanda
8 days ago
B) Investment analysis.
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Diane
18 days ago
Yes, it's important to consider all the expenses over time.
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Taryn
19 days ago
A) Life-cycle costing.
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Henriette
1 months ago
I think the answer is A) Life-cycle costing.
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