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You are a contestant on Jeopardy! and it is your turn. You say to Alex, "I'll take Ancient Explanations of Mental Illness for $100." The answer is, "His was the first recorded attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to some physical causes." The smile on your face reveals the confidence you have as you say


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Unexpected Failure

The sudden malfunction or breakdown of equipment or systems that were not anticipated based on their performance history or maintenance schedules.

Redundant Part

A component in a system designed as a backup or fail-safe, intended to function in case the primary part fails, ensuring reliability and continuity of operations.

Reliability

The measure of the probability that a system or component will perform its required functions for a specified period under stated conditions.

Additional Part

An extra component or piece that is supplementary to the main elements required for a system, device, or machine to function.

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