Dell Computers Receives Large Shipments of Microprocessors from Intel Corp

question 104

Multiple Choice

Dell Computers receives large shipments of microprocessors from Intel Corp. It must try to ensure the proportion of microprocessors that are defective is small. Suppose Dell decides to test five microprocessors out of a shipment of thousands of these microprocessors. Suppose that if at least one of the microprocessors is defective, the shipment is returned. Calculate the probability that the entire shipment will be kept by Dell even though the shipment has 10% defective microprocessors.

• A) 0.3995
• B) 0.3979
• C) 0.5905
• D) 0.4550

---

Definitions:

Expectancies

Beliefs or assumptions about the likelihood of future events occurring, often influencing individuals' behavior and decision-making.

Persona

A social role or character played by an individual, or an aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others.

Ideal Self

The ideal self is a concept in psychology that represents what a person wants to be, embodying their aspirations and goals in contrast to their real self.

Explanatory Style

A psychological attribute that indicates how people explain to themselves why they experience a particular event, either positive or negative.