Which of the following is an advantage of Reactive Maintenance (Unplanned Maintenance)?

• A. Lower short-term cost
• B. Higher upfront cost
• C. More routine monitoring
• D. Predictable downtime

Answer: (A)

Reacting to equipment only after it fails minimizes spending before problems happen, so the short-term outlay is lower because you’re not paying for preventive checks, scheduled servicing, or extra monitoring. That’s why lower short-term cost is the best answer. Keep in mind that this approach often means downtime and repair costs can be unpredictable and higher in the long run, since failures can be more severe and disruptive. The other statements don’t fit because reactive maintenance doesn’t require more upfront costs, doesn’t imply more routine monitoring, and doesn’t give you predictable downtime.