In configuring a cron task in Maximo, what does the 'Do not run' setting imply?

Question

Options

• AThe task is enabled but not scheduled.
• BThe task is scheduled but temporarily disabled.
• CThe task is under maintenance.
• DThe task will only execute during system downtimes.

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  79% (19)
• C
  13% (3)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

In IBM Maximo, the 'Do not run' setting on a cron task means the task has a defined schedule but is temporarily disabled from executing - it remains configured and ready, but won't fire until the setting is changed. Option A is wrong because a task can be enabled and scheduled simultaneously; "Do not run" specifically suppresses execution of an already-scheduled task. Option C is incorrect because Maximo has no built-in "maintenance mode" state tied to this label - maintenance scenarios are handled through other mechanisms. Option D is wrong because cron tasks in Maximo run on user-defined schedules, not in response to system downtime events.

Memory tip: Think of "Do not run" like a car with its engine on but parked in neutral - it's ready to go (scheduled/configured), but deliberately not moving (disabled from running).

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