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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Definitions:

NPV

Net Present Value (NPV) is a financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Cash Flow

The overall movement of capital entering and leaving a firm, which directly affects its solvency.

IRR

The Internal Rate of Return is a financial measure utilized in the evaluation of capital investments to determine their expected profitability.

Cash Flow

The overall volume of financial resources circulated within and out of an enterprise, affecting its solvency.