How Is MTBF Related to FR(N)

question 114

Multiple Choice

How is MTBF related to FR(N) ?

• A) MTBF is measured in hours, while FR(N) is measured in years.
• B) MTBF is normally distributed, with FR(%) as its mean and FR(N) as its standard deviation.
• C) MTBF is the reciprocal of FR(N).
• D) Both MTBF and FR(N) increase when breakdown maintenance is replaced by preventive maintenance.
• E) MTBF and FR(N) are unrelated concepts.

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