A Local University Is Deciding Between Three Different Copy Machines

question 54

Multiple Choice

A local university is deciding between three different copy machines. The copy machines have a mean time between failure and mean time to repair as shown in the table. MTBF MTTR
Copier A 48 hrs 1 hour
Copier B 168 hrs 5 hours
Copier C 300 hrs 8 hours
What system(s) will provide the greatest availability?

• A) Copier A
• B) Copier B
• C) Copier C
• D) Copier A and Copier B
• E) Copier B and Copier C

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