CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 5 Question 68 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam

Question #: 68
Topic #: 5

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The following are examples of scheduled maintenance except...

BOverhauling of machine

AOil changes and regular servicing

DCleaning of tank

CRepair signage damage from a recent storm

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Suggested Answer: C

Scheduled maintenance is any repair and upkeep work performed within a set timeframe. It details when given maintenance tasks are performed and by whom. Scheduled maintenance may occur at repeating intervals or in response to a work request.

'Overhauling of machine' means that the machine is regularly checked and corrupted parts are replaced if needed.

'Cleaning of tank' and 'Oil changes' also occur at time intervals as scheduled

So the correct answer is 'Repair signage damage from a recent storm'

LO 3, AC 3.1

by Lorrie at Jan 28, 2026, 12:44 PM

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Bette

5 days ago

I remember a practice question about maintenance types, and I think anything reactive isn't scheduled, but I can't recall specifics.

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Asha

10 days ago

I think scheduled maintenance usually includes things like software updates and hardware checks, but I'm not sure what doesn't count.

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Nada

15 days ago

I feel pretty confident about this. I've dealt with scheduled maintenance in my work before, so I think I can narrow this down systematically.

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Julio

20 days ago

Ugh, I'm a bit confused on this one. Scheduled maintenance can cover a lot of different areas. I'll have to read through the options slowly and see if I can spot the odd one out.

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Hannah

26 days ago

I've got a strategy for this - I'll start by listing out the common types of scheduled maintenance, then eliminate the ones that don't fit the "except" part of the question.

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Eleonora

1 month ago

Okay, let me see. I know there are things like software updates, hardware upgrades, and routine inspections. I'll have to really focus to figure out the exception here.

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Hollis

1 month ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different types of scheduled maintenance carefully.

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