Asked by Squid Neutral on Jul 15, 2024
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An oil change is to ________ maintenance as repair of a broken alternator is to ________ maintenance.
A) preventive; breakdown
B) breakdown; preventive
C) preventive; preventive
D) breakdown; breakdown
E) corrective; defective
Oil Change
A routine maintenance operation for vehicles involving the removal of old engine oil and replacing it with new oil to ensure proper engine lubrication and performance.
Alternator
is an electrical generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current, crucial in automobiles.
- Understand the meanings of critical concepts in reliability and maintenance, including reliability, MTBF, infant mortality, and various forms of maintenance.
- Understand the importance of preventive maintenance and its effect on enhancing system reliability and reducing maintenance expenses.
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Tejveer SinghJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
An oil change is a form of preventive maintenance that is performed on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns or damage to the engine. Repairing a broken alternator is an example of breakdown maintenance because it is done after a component has failed or broken down, and is necessary to restore the system to its proper functioning state.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meanings of critical concepts in reliability and maintenance, including reliability, MTBF, infant mortality, and various forms of maintenance.
- Understand the importance of preventive maintenance and its effect on enhancing system reliability and reducing maintenance expenses.