MB-330 Implement Inventory and Asset Management Practice Question
Exhibit
{
"WorkOrderType": "Preventive",
"Asset": "A-001",
"ScheduleDate": "2023-10-15",
"Frequency": "Monthly",
"Status": "Created",
"Active": "False"
}Refer to the exhibit. Why are no maintenance jobs being generated for this asset?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often look for complex scheduling or calendar errors, missing the simple fact that the 'Active' checkbox must be enabled for the system to process any maintenance plan.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The maintenance plan is not active.
The 'Active' status being set to 'False' is the root cause. Even if a schedule date and frequency are defined, the system ignores inactive maintenance plans. This is a common configuration error where maintenance plans are created but not enabled for use. Ensuring this flag is checked is a fundamental step in the asset management setup process, as the engine only processes records that are explicitly marked as active.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The schedule date is in the past.
Why it's wrong here
Maintenance plans are designed to catch up on missed schedules. If a date is in the past, the system typically generates the job immediately upon activation, so the date alone would not cause a complete failure to generate work.
- ✓
The maintenance plan is not active.
Why this is correct
The exhibit shows 'Active' is 'False'. The maintenance job generation engine filters out inactive plans, meaning the system will not evaluate the frequency or schedule for this asset as long as this parameter is set to false in the plan configuration.
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The Work Order type is set to Preventive.
Why it's wrong here
Preventive is a standard, valid work order type for scheduled maintenance. It is expected for preventive maintenance plans and would not cause the system to ignore the plan. The issue must be related to the state of the plan itself.
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The frequency is too long.
Why it's wrong here
Frequency is a configuration setting that determines when the job occurs, not whether the job is generated at all. Even with a long frequency, the system would still create the initial work order for the next cycle, assuming the plan is active.
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