The Normal Distribution Is an Appropriate Model Of

question 21

Multiple Choice

The normal distribution is an appropriate model of:

• A) the high initial failure rates of product, machine, or processes.
• B) system reliability where components are connected in series.
• C) system reliability where components are connected in parallel.
• D) the MTBF distribution of products, machines, or processes that have "settled in."
• E) the full cost view of maintenance.

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Definitions:

Troponin

A regulatory protein complex involved in muscle contraction, found in the muscle fibers, and sensitive to calcium concentrations.

Tropomyosin

A muscle protein involved in regulation of contraction.

Sarcomere

A segment of a striated muscle cell located between adjacent Z lines that serves as a unit of contraction.

Exoskeleton

An exoskeleton is a rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals, especially arthropods, providing protection and support for the organism.