Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of Preventive Maintenance

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of preventive maintenance in lean systems?

• A) maintaining equipment in good operating condition
• B) replacing parts when they are worn but before they fail
• C) workers maintaining their own equipment
• D) eliminating supplies of spare parts to reduce capital investment
• E) perceiving breakdowns as an opportunity for improvement

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Definitions:

Conveyer Belts

Continuous moving strips or belts that are used in a variety of processes and locations to transport materials or objects from one place to another.

Glaze Coating

a smooth, often glossy barrier applied on surfaces like pottery, ceramics, and baked goods.

Hopper

A container used for bulk storage, particularly for materials that can flow freely, or a device that feeds materials into another machine.

Moral Development

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, attitudes, and behaviors considered appropriate to their culture and society.