IFMA CFM Certified Facility Manager Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the IFMA CFM Certified Facility Manager Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the IFMA CFM Certified Facility Manager exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 10 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the IFMA CFM Certified Facility Manager Vocabulary Game
Leadership and Strategy
Facility Operations
Risk Management
Finance and Business
Sustainability
Communication Skills
Quality Management
Real Estate
Technology and Data
Project Management
Sources for these terms (19)
- Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis (AHRQ) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Operations & Maintenance Best Practices Guide, Release 3.0 (DOE FEMP) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Personal Protective Equipment (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Glossary of Related Terms, ICS 300 (FEMA EMI, March 2018) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Historical Debt Outstanding, Data Dictionary (Treasury Fiscal Data) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FAR 28.102-1, General (acquisition.gov, FAC 2026-01) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FAR 28.102-2, Amount required (acquisition.gov, FAC 2026-01) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- LEED rating system (USGBC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- PBS Leasing Desk Guide, Appendix A: Glossary of Terminology (GSA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- PBS Leasing Desk Guide, Chapter 19: Security (GSA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- GBAC public meeting notes, Sept. 26, 2024 (GSA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Overview of Greenhouse Gases (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Delivering Efficiency for America: Results (GSA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Avoid jargon, Principles of plain language (Digital.gov) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Lean, ISO, and Six Sigma (NIST Baldrige Performance Excellence Program) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Multifactor Authentication (CISA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- System Engineering Handbook: Appendix, Glossary (NASA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CFM Certification Handbook (IFMA, pricing effective 15 January 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CFM Exam
IFMA's flagship credential for experienced facility managers. The Certified Facility Manager exam has a 65% pass rate and covers 10 exam domains. Passing requires 5 years of FM work experience (or 3 years plus an FM degree).
Exam sponsor: International Facility Management Association (IFMA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
120 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Criterion-referenced (IFMA does not publish the cut score)
Reported exam pass rate: 65%. IFMA credential page: 65% exam pass rate. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CFM vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CFM vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CFM terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CFM terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the IFMA CFM exam pass rate?
IFMA reports approximately 65% pass rate on the Certified Facility Manager exam based on 1,459 candidates tested. Because CFM candidates must already have 5 years of FM experience (or 3 years plus an FM degree), the population is self-selected and well prepared. That said, candidates still fail — weak competency areas (often Finance & Business or Technology) are where most candidates lose points.
How can I pass the IFMA CFM exam on my first try?
To pass on your first attempt: 1) Take IFMA's self-assessment to identify your weakest areas among the 10 exam domains. 2) Study 80-150 hours over 10-16 weeks. 3) Give every domain real study time: each of the 10 domains carries 10 of the 100 scored items. 4) Complete 100+ practice questions. 5) Score 80%+ on practice tests before scheduling.