Which 3M subsystem records maintenance requirements and equipment configuration changes?

Which 3M subsystem records maintenance requirements and equipment configuration changes?

• A. Planned Maintenance System
• B. Maintenance Data System
• C. Configuration Status Accounting
• D. Scheduling

Answer: (B)

Maintenance data is stored where maintenance requirements, schedules, and the history of maintenance actions live. The Maintenance Data System is the repository that records what maintenance is required, when it’s due, and what work has been completed, including updates that reflect changes to equipment configuration as work is performed. This keeps the data current so future maintenance tasks align with the current configuration and status of the equipment, supporting accurate planning and execution. The other subsystems have different primary roles: planning and maintaining the overall maintenance plan belongs to the Planned Maintenance System; when tasks are scheduled to occur is handled by Scheduling; and keeping track of the actual configuration state and any changes to equipment is the job of Configuration Status Accounting.

Maintenance data is stored where maintenance requirements, schedules, and the history of maintenance actions live. The Maintenance Data System is the repository that records what maintenance is required, when it’s due, and what work has been completed, including updates that reflect changes to equipment configuration as work is performed. This keeps the data current so future maintenance tasks align with the current configuration and status of the equipment, supporting accurate planning and execution.

The other subsystems have different primary roles: planning and maintaining the overall maintenance plan belongs to the Planned Maintenance System; when tasks are scheduled to occur is handled by Scheduling; and keeping track of the actual configuration state and any changes to equipment is the job of Configuration Status Accounting.