Suppose That the Introduction of a Preventive Maintenance Program Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the introduction of a preventive maintenance program is deemed cost effective.Which of the following is most likely true if the cost to actually perform preventive maintenance is very expensive?

• A)high standard deviation in MTBF
• B)low standard deviation in MTBF
• C)low cost to repair
• D)Repairs carry little nonmonetary consequences.
• E)The system never fails.

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Definitions:

Learning-Performance Distinction

The difference between acquiring a skill (learning) and the ability to demonstrate it under certain conditions (performance).

Behavioristic View Point

The perspective in psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and the processes that underlie them, often disregarding mental states.

Peripheral Need

A secondary or less critical requirement for an organism or system, usually complementary to primary needs.

Central Need

A fundamental psychological or physiological requirement that is essential for an individual's survival and well-being.