A System Is to Be Composed of 5 Identical Components

question 33

Multiple Choice

A system is to be composed of 5 identical components in series. What is the lowest reliability component that can be used in order to have an overall system reliability of 0.90?

• A) 0.98
• B) 0.97
• C) 0.96
• D) 0.95
• E) 0.94

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Definitions:

Operating Profit

Profit generated from a company's core business operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Net Profit

The financial gain achieved after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from total revenue.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs, indicating the company's profitability.

Depreciation

The accounting process of allocating the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.