IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.3 Implementation — Question 39

A maintenance planner is trying to determine the priority of scheduled work orders as well as the need for various items to complete that work. The planner determines that soft reservations should be made for these items. What is a characteristic of these reservations?

Answer options

• A. reservations are prioritized
• B. does not reduce available balance
• C. cannot be superseded by other reservation types
• D. defined by the need for the items within a specific time frame

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Soft reservations are characterized by being defined by the necessity for items within a certain timeframe, which is why option D is correct. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because soft reservations do not prioritize requests, do not impact the available balance, and can be overridden by other reservation types.