1. What is the objective of maintenance and reliability? (10 Marks)

2. With suitable example, differentiate between predictive, preventive, and breakdown maintenance. (10 Marks)

3. How does one identify a candidate for preventive maintenance? (10 Marks)

4. Explain the notion of infant mortality in the context of product reliability. (10 Marks)

5. How could simulation be a useful technique for maintenance problems? (10 Marks)

6. What is the trade-off between operator-performed maintenance versus supplier-performed maintenance? (10 Marks)

7. How can a manager evaluate the effectiveness of the maintenance function? (10 Marks)

8. What roles can the computerized maintenance management systems play in the maintenance function? (10 Marks)

9. During an argument as to the merits of preventive maintenance at Windsor Printers, the company owner asked, Why fix it before it breaks? How would you, as the director of maintenance, respond? (10 Marks)

10. Will preventive maintenance eliminate all breakdowns? Provide your reason. (10 Marks)