Which Is Best Defined as the Ability of a System

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which is best defined as the ability of a system to continue operations despite a failure?

• A) fault tolerance
• B) survivability analysis
• C) reliability audit
• D) adaptation and evolution

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Definitions:

Relevant Discount Rate

The interest rate used to convert future payments or receipts into their present value, often reflecting the risk associated with the cash flows.

Salvage Value

The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, reflecting what a company expects to recover, less disposal costs, once an asset is no longer needed for business operations.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Net Equipment Capital Cost

The total cost of acquiring equipment for business operations, minus any salvage value or depreciation.