Final answer:
Maintenance objects that support characteristics can have multiple characteristics associated with them. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is 3) Multiple.
Step-by-step explanation:
For maintenance objects that support characteristics, the number of characteristics that can be supported depends on the specific object and its design. In general, maintenance objects can support multiple characteristics. This means that they can have more than one characteristic associated with them.
For example, consider a computer system as a maintenance object. It can have multiple characteristics such as processing speed, memory capacity, storage capacity, and connectivity options. Each of these characteristics can be measured, monitored, and managed to ensure the smooth functioning of the computer system.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is 3) Multiple. t's important for maintenance and tracking systems to have this capability, as many objects will not be sufficiently described by a single characteristic.