BelAir Tech has a five-member team in charge of the development and maintenance of its information systems.An information system is in place,and the team performs routine maintenance to keep it running smoothly.Which of the following scenarios is an example of perfective maintenance?
A) Jason notices a faulty component in the system and modifies the component.
B) Justin works on the system to make the user interface more user-friendly.
C) Sara knows that the company is migrating to a different operating environment next month,and makes changes to the system.
D) Dylan predicts that the company's old system may fail under new demands,and takes steps to avert this.
E) Kiera detects a fault in the coding,which is hampering system performance,and rectifies it.

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Perfective maintenance involves modifying the system to improve its functionality or usability. Justin's work on the user interface to make it more user-friendly is an example of perfective maintenance. A is an example of corrective maintenance as Jason is fixing a faulty component. C is an example of adaptive maintenance as Sara is making changes to the system to adapt to a new operating environment. D is an example of preventive maintenance as Dylan is taking steps to avert a potential failure in the future. E is an example of corrective maintenance as Kiera is fixing a fault in the coding that is hampering system performance.

BelAir Tech Has a Five-Member Team in Charge of the Development