Maintenance work performed only after failure has taken place is known as:
A) Run to breakdown (RTB)
B) Condition-based maintenance (CBM)
C) Preventive maintenance (PM)

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Run to breakdown maintenance means maintenance work is not performed until a failure has occurred. It is a reactive and unplanned maintenance strategy. It is considered the least effective maintenance strategy as it leads to unexpected downtime and costly repairs.

Maintenance Work Performed Only After Failure Has Taken Place Is