Unplanned Maintenance

Unplanned maintenance is described in the text as:

• A scheduled repair activity.

• A maintenance activity that occurs unexpectedly.

• A routine check-up of equipment.

• A planned upgrade of machinery.

What are the disadvantages of unplanned maintenance according to the text?

• Increased costs and downtime

• Improved efficiency and productivity

• Enhanced safety and reliability

• Better resource allocation

Unplanned maintenance can affect the smooth running of a business by:

• Increasing operational costs

• Improving employee productivity

• Enhancing customer satisfaction

• Reducing downtime

Planned maintenance is:

• a type of maintenance performed to prevent unexpected equipment failures

• an emergency repair process

• a method to increase production speed

• a strategy to reduce employee workload

Service plans are often set up with external specialist contractors to service which of the following?

• Fire extinguishers

• Air conditioning systems

• Electrical testing and certification

• All of the above

What are some of the routine maintenance tasks carried out by a handy person or small facilities team?

• Cleaning and organizing

• Painting and decorating

• Plumbing and electrical repairs

• All of the above

Which of the following tasks are generally completed by specialist contractors?

• Painting and decorating

• Roof repairs

• Changing lamps

• Replacing locks

Certification is required for repairs to plumbing, heating, electric, and gas systems because:

• it ensures safety and compliance with regulations.

• it is a way to increase costs.

• it is optional for most repairs.

• it is only needed for new installations.

What is one benefit of carrying out regular maintenance to a building?

• Increases the number of floors

• Ensures that the security and integrity of the building is maintained.

• Changes the color of the building

• Reduces the number of windows

Regular maintenance of a building extends the ________.

• life span of the building.

• cost of the building.

• number of floors in the building.

• color of the building.