Two Components of Reliability 0

question 25

Multiple Choice

Two components of reliability 0.95 are in parallel and this subsystem is connected in series to a component with a reliability of 0.90. The overall system reliability is ________.

• A) 0.82
• B) 0.84
• C) 0.86
• D) 0.88
• E) 0.90

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Coupon Payment

A periodic interest payment made to the bondholders during the life of the bond.

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The rate of return on an investment after adjusting for inflation, representing the actual purchasing power gained or lost.

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The value of currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.

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The measure of growth in the overall price level for products and services, devaluing the currency's purchasing power.