Which option describes the CDAR's required action timeframe?

• A. In 12 hours
• B. In 24 hours if not repairable, than 48 hours
• C. In 3 days
• D. In 5 days

Answer: (B)

This item tests how quickly a CDAR action must be initiated and escalated. The best answer sets a two-step deadline: take the initial action within 24 hours when the item cannot be repaired, and then, if still not repaired, complete the next required action within 48 hours. This structure ensures prompt reporting and rapid progression to replacement or remediation, helping to minimize risk and keep operations moving.

Why this fits: a 24-hour window drives immediate attention and decision-making for unrepairable conditions, while the 48-hour window provides a concrete, short-term deadline for arranging the next steps if repair isn’t feasible. The other options—12 hours, 3 days, or 5 days—either push too far or too slowly and don’t include the necessary escalation to the following action.