The correct concept ofassuranceis that it combinesmonitoring and auditing(not control). Monitoring checks operational conformity, and auditing provides an independent review. Control is a broader management concept and not the specific second component of assurance.
Exact Extract from IAM - Asset Management: An Anatomy (v4), Section 1.4.4 - Assurance:
"Assurance is provided through monitoring and auditing mechanisms that evaluate whether intended outcomes are being achieved."

Spares strategyshould be based onrisk and cost trade-off. Holding spares is justified when theimpact of unavailability(downtime, penalties, service interruption)exceeds the cost of stockingthe parts.
Exact Extract from IAM - Asset Management: An Anatomy (v4), Section 3.4.3 - Operate and Maintain:
"Decisions about spare parts should consider the risk of failure, lead time, and cost of downtime in relation to the cost of storage and obsolescence."

TheAsset Information Strategydefines how asset data is governed, managed, and utilized across its lifecycle.
It supports quality, accessibility, and traceability of information.
Exact Extract from IAM - Asset Information Strategy:
"The strategy provides the plan and framework that supports the effective management and use of asset information aligned to asset management objectives."

Capital Investment Decision-Making is a structured process that evaluatesinvestment options, typically considering total lifecycle cost, business value, and risk. While asset replacement may be a consequence, the broader goal is optimization of value creation through new asset deployment.
Exact Extract from IAM - Asset Management: An Anatomy (v4), Section 4.3.3 - Capital Investment Decision-Making:
"This includes identification, evaluation, and prioritization of investment options to create, upgrade or renew assets in alignment with organizational objectives."

AnAsset Management Objectiveis typically astrategic-level goal, not overly detailed or time-bound. It focuses on intent, such as adopting a methodology or aligning with a principle. Option B and C are performance targets or KPIs. D is grammatically incorrect.
Exact Extract from ISO 55001:2014, Clause 6.2 - Asset Management Objectives:
"Objectives shall be consistent with the asset management policy, measurable (if practicable), and aligned with achieving value from assets."