What Term Is Used to Describe the Average Amount of Time

question 35

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe the average amount of time that will pass for a device before a failure is expected to occur?

• A) estimated time to failure (ETTF)
• B) product cycle lifetime (PCL)
• C) maximum time available (MTA)
• D) mean time between failures (MTBF)

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Definitions:

Trailer Pintle Hook

A type of tow hitch that uses a pivoting arm and hook mechanism to connect a trailer to a towing vehicle.

Welding

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Ethylene Glycol (EG)

A chemical compound used as the primary base for antifreeze solutions in vehicle cooling systems, noted for its ability to lower the freezing point of water.

Freeze Point

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