A System Has Three Components in Series with Reliabilities 0

question 99

Multiple Choice

A system has three components in series with reliabilities 0.9, 0.7, and 0.8. What is the system reliability?

• A) 0.315
• B) 0.500
• C) 0.800
• D) 0.504
• E) 2.400

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Definitions:

Spot Index

A real-time index that reflects the current prices of the securities included in the index.

Arbitrage Profit

The gain obtained from the simultaneous purchase and sale of the same or equivalent assets or commodities in different markets or in derivative forms.

Selling Short

The investment strategy of selling securities one does not currently own, with the expectation of buying them back later at a lower price.

Mark-To-Market

An accounting method where the value of assets and liabilities is adjusted to their current market values rather than being recorded at their original cost.