According to the text, preventative maintenance includes:
A) Fixing software bugs and logic errors not detected during the implementation testing period
B) Modifying existing functions or adding new functionality to accommodate changes in the business or operating environments
C) Reducing the chances of system failure or extending the capacity of a current system's useful life
D) Making changes to an existing system that are intended to improve the performance of a function or interface

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The text states that preventative maintenance involves reducing the chances of system failure or extending the useful life of a system. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. The other options mentioned - fixing software bugs, modifying existing functions, and improving performance - are more aligned with corrective or adaptive maintenance.

According to the Text, Preventative Maintenance Includes