For a critical complex system, which of the following BEST expresses the ideal relationship between the planned cost of preventive maintenance (CPM) and cost of corrective maintenance (CCM)?

The correct answer is B. The CCM should be significantly higher than CPM. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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AThe CPM should be significantly higher than CCM.
BThe CCM should be significantly higher than CPM.
CThe CPM should be slightly higher than CCM.
DThe CCM should be slightly higher than CPM.

How the community answered

(57 responses)

A
4% (2)
B
75% (43)
C
14% (8)
D
7% (4)

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#preventive maintenance cost#corrective maintenance cost#maintenance optimization

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