4.1 - Purchase and Use
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Practice Questions
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What is the first phase of equipment life?
💡 Hint: Think about the lifecycle steps.
Define economic useful life.
💡 Hint: Look for the focus on costs.
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What does economic useful life refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on minimizing costs.
True or False: Downtime has no effect on productivity costs.
💡 Hint: Consider how work schedules are affected.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction firm needs to determine whether to replace an aging crane. List the costs associated with keeping the current crane versus purchasing a new one. What factors would influence your decision?
💡 Hint: Consider both quantitative and qualitative factors.
Create a replacement timeline for an excavator that is critical for a construction project. What indicators would signal the need for replacement?
💡 Hint: Look at both the performance metrics and market trends.
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