Changes Made to a System to Avoid Possible Future Problems

question 82

Multiple Choice

Changes made to a system to avoid possible future problems best describes:

• A)corrective maintenance
• B)adaptive maintenance
• C)preventive maintenance
• D)perfective maintenance

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