The Effect of Increasing the Number of Interdependent Components in a System

question 19

Multiple Choice

The effect of increasing the number of interdependent components in a system is to:

• A) Exponentially decrease its reliability.
• B) Steadily decrease its reliability.
• C) Exponentially increase its reliability.
• D) Steadily increase its reliability.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Consistency

The concept that suggests an individual's behavior in one situation will be similar in another situation if the underlying trait conditions are present.

Moral Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong ethical principles that one does not compromise.

Self-Actualization

The accomplishment or realization of personal capabilities and potentials, seen as an essential desire or compulsion in every person.

Conflict Resolution

The process of resolving a dispute or disagreement between two or more parties in a constructive manner.