What is the primary purpose of Status boards?

• A. Log maintenance requests
• B. Record crew leave schedules
• C. Track readiness of assigned systems and spaces
• D. Display weather data

Answer: (C)

Status boards provide an at-a-glance view of readiness for the systems and spaces assigned to the crew or facility. They summarize the current state of critical equipment and rooms so watchstanders can quickly see what is ready, what is degraded, and what needs attention. Color-coded or simple status indicators help prioritize maintenance, inspections, and resource allocation, enabling fast decisions and reducing downtime. This focus on current operability and availability is what makes tracking readiness the primary purpose, rather than logging requests, recording leave, or displaying weather data.