Suppose That the Introduction of a Preventive Maintenance Program Is

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.