If You Wish to Maintain a "4 Nines" Availability Rating

question 4

Multiple Choice

If you wish to maintain a "4 nines" availability rating, what is the maximum amount of down time you can have per day?

• A) .4 seconds
• B) 8 seconds
• C) 1 minute, 26 seconds
• D) 14 minutes, 23 seconds

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Definitions:

Residual Dividend Policy

A policy wherein dividends are based on the earnings left over after all operating expenses and expansion projects are funded.

Target Capital Structure

The optimal mix of debt, equity, and other securities that a firm aims to hold, which minimizes its cost of capital and maximizes its stock price.

Capital Budget

Planning for the acquisition and use of long-term assets to achieve a company’s strategic goals.

Payout Ratio

A financial metric indicating the percentage of a company's earnings paid out as dividends to shareholders, typically expressed as a percentage of net income.