What is the computer program used for maintenance?

• A. Calendar
• B. Gantt
• C. MS Project
• D. SKED

Answer: (D)

This question tests recognizing the specialized software used to schedule and manage maintenance tasks. SKED is the Navy’s maintenance scheduling program, designed to handle preventive maintenance checks, work orders, due dates, and resource planning within the maintenance workflow. It integrates the maintenance data system and supports the cadence of inspections and repairs that keep equipment ready.

The other options are general tools: a calendar tracks dates but lacks the maintenance workflow and scheduling logic; a Gantt chart is a way to visualize schedules rather than manage maintenance processes; MS Project is a broad project-management tool, not the Navy’s maintenance-specific system. Because SKED is built for maintenance scheduling and workflows, it’s the appropriate program for maintenance tasks.