Which statement best defines predictive maintenance, with the example of motor vibration analysis indicating bearing replacement?

• A. Maintenance performed at fixed intervals to prevent failure.
• B. Maintenance performed after a failure to restore operation.
• C. Maintenance based on data to predict when a component will fail and scheduled before it fails (e.g., motor vibration analysis indicating bearing replacement).
• D. Replacement of an entire system after a fixed period.

Answer: (C)