If a Component Has a Relatively High Probability for Failure

question 74

Multiple Choice

If a component has a relatively high probability for failure that will affect the overall function of a product, then ________ is applied so that a backup system can take over for the failed primary system.

• A) redundancy
• B) life testing
• C) concurrent engineering
• D) statistical process control
• E) value stream mapping

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