Which option is not one of the five basic maintenance programs for community associations?

• A. Preventive maintenance
• B. Routine maintenance
• C. Emergency maintenance
• D. Predictive maintenance

Answer: (D)

Maintenance in a community association is organized into distinct program types so work can be planned and funded. The five basic maintenance programs commonly cited are preventive maintenance, routine maintenance, emergency maintenance, corrective maintenance, and cosmetic maintenance. Predictive maintenance, while valuable, is not typically listed among those basic categories; it uses data and monitoring to forecast failures and schedule maintenance before issues occur, which goes beyond the standard five. The other options fit as basic programs: preventive maintenance plans ahead to avoid problems, routine maintenance covers regular, ongoing tasks, emergency maintenance addresses urgent needs, and corrective maintenance handles repairs after problems are detected.